Asad Shah death: Man admits killing shopkeeper because he 'disrespected' Islam

[trotsky]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-35976958

...The shopkeeper, an Ahmadi Muslim, who had moved from Pakistan to Glasgow almost 20 years ago, was found with serious injuries outside his shop on Minard Road in Shawlands on 24 March. He was pronounced dead in hospital.

Mr Shah was killed just hours after he posted an Easter message on Facebook to his customers. The message said: "Good Friday and a very happy Easter, especially to my beloved Christian nationx"

In a letter released through his lawyer, the accused murderer wrote:

..."It is mentioned in the Quran that there is no doubt in this book no one has the right to disrespect the sayings of the Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him and no one has the right to disrespect the Prophet of Islam Muhammad Peace be upon him.

"If I had not done this others would and there would have been more killing and violence in the world.

[edhopper]

1. I await a Google drop

to show how religion had nothing to do with it.

[DetlefK]

2. Maybe the best comparison for religion is drugs.

In small doses they give you interesting ideas.
In large doses they are a menace of society.

[trotsky]

3. It's to be expected. n/t

[skepticscott]

4. Yep, all political

or just a land grab..