It is somewhat surprising to learn that Danish pastries are very popular in Iran.It is somewhat surprising to learn that Danish pastries are very popular in Iran. But given recent cartoons, the Danes are not very popular over there, so the Iranian government has ordered bakeries to change the name of Danish pastries to "Roses of the Prophet Muhammad." Since Muhammad was merely God's messenger, and all idolatry Idolatry Aaron responsible for the golden calf. [O.T.: Exodus 32] Ashtaroth Canaanite deities worshiped profanely by Israelites. [O.T. of him or his name is prohibited in Islam, this seems to us to be skating close to blasphemy blasphemy, in religion, words or actions that display irreverence toward or contempt for God or that which is held sacred. Blasphemy is regarded as an offense against the community to varying degrees, depending on the extent of the identification of a religion with . Presumably pre·sum·a·ble adj. That can be presumed or taken for granted; reasonable as a supposition: presumable causes of the disaster. the mullahs know their own religion best, though. We shall continue to enjoy our danishes under their traditional name (though the item seems actually to have originated in Vienna). Freedom fries "Freedom fries" was a short-lived[1] name used by some in the United States for French fries, as a result of anti-French sentiment in the United States. During the international debate over the decision to launch the 2003 invasion of Iraq, France expressed strong , anyone? Just be careful not to drop them on our nice new Persian carpet--er, Floor Covering of the Founding Fathers. |
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