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Momodou
Denmark
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 Posted - 23 Jun 2010 : 21:25:01
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Today is sankt Hans evening in Denmark and other countries in Europe. The event is marked by burning fires and the burning of puppets that are meant to symbolise witches. The burning fires are accompanied by music by church choirs and in some instances rock music. In the old days, people suspected of being witches used to be burnt to death in Europe and the church had a big role in this from 1540-1693. It is said that the last witch in Denmark was burnt in 1693 but unofficially a witch was lynched as late as 1897.
The witch is usually associated with an elderly woman who is probably poor.
Danish bonfire with with the traditional burning of a witch on 23rd June, Sankt Hans aften ("St. John's Eve") .
See also archived Topic: http://www.gambia.dk/forums/topic.asp?ARCHIVE=true&TOPIC_ID=3887
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Dalton1
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Posted - 23 Jun 2010 : 21:42:23
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A lot of innocent people were probably victimized by such a cruel method of dealing with alleged witches/wizards, similar to what was seen happening in the Gambia last year. I am truly not doubting that bad people exist, but the criteria used in identifying them (witches/wizards), victimization and punishment over the ages is simply shameful and very inhumane. I am really surprised that such a backward era still exist among nations that count themselves as belonging to civilization. I am, truly in doubt of such rationale. It is for people who champion human rights to condemn the act, and call for a complete stop for such a lunacy way of thinking.
Thanks for Sharing Momodou. I never knew such a thing existed on earth -I definately missed that post in 2007. It is a total shame!
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"There is no god but Allah (SWT); and Muhammad (SAW)is His last messenger." shahadah. Fear & Worship Allah (SWT) Alone! (:
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Momodou
Denmark
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Posted - 23 Jun 2010 : 22:51:40
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| The state minister has just given a speech about Danish values at one of such burning fires. It is an entrenched tradition. |
A clear conscience fears no accusation - proverb from Sierra Leone |
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Momodou
Denmark
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Posted - 23 Jun 2011 : 21:40:49
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| They are burning witches here today |
A clear conscience fears no accusation - proverb from Sierra Leone |
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kiwi
Sweden
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Posted - 23 Jun 2011 : 23:09:56
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| Is that woman Pia Kj... something thrown into the fire yet? She would make a good fuel wouldn´t she? |
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Moe
USA
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Posted - 23 Jun 2011 : 23:50:21
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| No wonder all The cyber witches are hiding today,...........Peace |
I am Jebel Musa better yet rock of Gibraltar,either or,still a stronghold and a Pillar commanding direction
The GPU wants Me Hunted Down for what I don't know ..... |
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Momodou
Denmark
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Posted - 24 Jun 2011 : 09:32:38
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Kiwi, she is the real witch.
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Originally posted by kiwi
Is that woman Pia Kj... something thrown into the fire yet? She would make a good fuel wouldn´t she?
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