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Thread #106647   Message #2205048
Posted By: Jean(eanjay)
29-Nov-07 - 05:20 PM
Thread Name: Songs for Sudanese Ministry of Justice
Subject: RE: Songs for Sudanese Ministry of Justice
Azizi, one of my sons made that same comparison. I think it was actually one of the children in the class who had the name Mohammad and wanted it for the teddy. It is much less common for children to be named Jesus. Mohammad (or one of the spellings of that name) is actually one of the most popular names for boys in the UK so I imagine she wouldn't have realised that it would offend.

I do agree that anybody wishing to work and live in a different society should be educated and sensitive to the culture in that society. I understand that she has been sentenced to 15 days in prison and will then be deported - which seems quite harsh.

As far as songs for the justice ministry - I can't think of anything suitable to suggest at the moment!