How Do Mormons Feel About The Death Of Osama?

[PaladinGirl]

So how do you all feel about the death of Osama?

[Ron Beron]

So how do you all feel about the death of Osama?

I'm reminded about the death of Timothy McVeigh. After his execution he was cremated and his remains were cast to the winds never to be remembered. Instead of cheering this evil man's demise it might behoove us to consider what we have lost in the years of misery, sadness, and lost he has given the world. He's the worry of the fish he sleeps with now.

[PaladinGirl]

I'm reminded about the death of Timothy McVeigh. After his execution he was cremated and his remains were cast to the winds never to be remembered. Instead of cheering this evil man's demise it might behoove us to consider what we have lost in the years of misery, sadness, and lost he has given the world. He's the worry of the fish he sleeps with now.

That is true. I don't know if he'll make it to any of the levels of Heaven or not that you Mormons believe in.

Personally, I am a Catholic but I do have some serious doubts about Catholicism. That is why I am looking into Mormonism.

[katherine the great]

Bin Laden himself is responsible for his own death. I am happy that he is dead--not because I am vindictive but because I think he was an evil man who is our nation's #1 enemy and thousands of innocent Americans died at his command. He now will be judged by a power far greater than any of us.

[urroner]

When it come to who is responsible for his death, I'd say that he is responsible for it. Given what he has done in that past, he didn't leave us that many options.

Like I've said in previous posts, I love the Clarence Darrow quote, though some say that Mark Twain said it:

I never wanted to see anybody die, but there are a few obituary notices I have read with pleasure.

Edited May 4, 2011 by urroner

[Garden Girl]

Bin Laden himself is responsible for his own death. I am happy that he is dead--not because I am vindictive but because I think he was an evil man who is our nation's #1 enemy and thousands of innocent Americans died at his command. He now will be judged by a power far greater than any of us.

Not only Americans... but his own people also, including those who strapped bombs to themselves.

I agree, he's responsible for his own death. I don't know what to term my feelings... not really happy but relieved because I realize what an evil person he was, with absolutely no thought for the thousands of innocent people who have died because of him.

GG

[Deborah]

I'm not sad we are less one evil man in the world. But there are a lot more evil people we will have to confront.

It was our military who took him down. Anyone could have given the order but it was the guys on the front line who should take credit and be praised.

[rpn]

I do not see how his death has any connection to faith. But he is the one responsible for his death. And I cannot feel joy at the death of a person who died in his unrepented sin. That is not a good death. I am glad he is not around to encourage or aid additional attacks against Americans.

[Stargazer]

That is true. I don't know if he'll make it to any of the levels of Heaven or not that you Mormons believe in.

Personally, I am a Catholic but I do have some serious doubts about Catholicism. That is why I am looking into Mormonism.

Oh, he easily qualifies for the Telestial Kingdom, all right and tight. Even Hitler passes that test.

[Stargazer]

Oh, he easily qualifies for the Telestial Kingdom, all right and tight. Even Hitler passes that test.

Oh, and in the poll I said that Obama was responsible for his death. This is simply because Obama held the key: had he so ordered it, the mission would have been aborted. It was in his hands. Regardless of whether it could be said that Osama's own actions resulted ultimately in his death, the immediate responsibility is Obama's.

Darn, but those two names are so close. I've heard many people get 'em mixed up over the last few days.

[Deborah]

Darn, but those two names are so close. I've heard many people get 'em mixed up over the last few days.

I can't believe how many commentators have made the Freudian slip. I think it's funny.

[ELF1024]

Having spent time in both Afghanistan and Iraq post 9/11 working in support of the Military, I can say that I am rather pleased that we finally got him.

Justice has been served in my opinion.

It's God's job to judge Bin Laden, it's was the US Military's job to arrange the meeting.

[Jeff K.]

Glad he is gone. Hopefully he will have an epiphany in his present phase.

[Messenger]

I’m glad he's gone. But to be honest his death wont end the war on terror, it was already in decline! The Middle East people have been running away from the idea of control and terror because the Middle Eastern people themselves have been a victim of the same kind of thing. Bin Laden not only represented a terror war on the west, but also represented a return to religious control of government by force. If you look at what’s happening in Egypt and other countries in the Middle East, people are revolting against that kind of control. I’m not the only one that feels this way ... there are new stories about just how quiet things are in the Middle East with regard to the death of Bin Laden. In my opinion, his death won’t be the end of the terror movement; it simply marks the beginning of the end of the terror movement.

Islamic world quiet as bin Laden age closes

AP / By BRIAN MURPHY

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – In life, Osama bin Laden was ingrained in the Muslim consciousness in countless ways: the lion of holy warriors, the untouchable nemesis of the West, the evil zealot who soiled their faith with blood and intolerance.

In death, however, the voices across the Islamic world are now relatively muted in sharp counterpoint to the rage and shame — or hero-worship — that he long inspired.

For some, the account of bin Laden's death during a U.S. raid early Monday on his Pakistan compound is still too much to accept. One post on a militant website asks: "Has the sheik really died?"

But a more complex explanation for the relative quiet on the Muslim streets lies, in fact, on those same streets.

The pro-democracy uprisings across the Arab world suggest to many that al-Qaida's clenched-fist ideology has little place for a new generation seeking Western-style political reforms and freedoms — even though al-Qaida offshoots still hold ground in places such as Yemen and Pakistan.

"Bin Laden died in Egypt before he was killed in Pakistan," said Abdulkhaleq Abdullah, a professor of political science at Emirates University. "The young people who successfully challenged the status quo with peaceful means proved change the bin Laden way — the violent way, the jihad way — did not come."

......... More

[emeliza]

I am confused on how to feel. I am sad that another life (or three in this case) were taken. He is a child of God. That being said, he was not a good person and he caused the death of many innocent people in many different countries with his power. I am glad he personally won't be able to further harm people.

I don't think this is the end of the war by any means.

I went with who actually did the action and the military did so they were the cause. That being said, I think Osama caused his own death in many ways. I think Obama played a key role as well, but when it all boils down, the men (and women possibly) that were there should be the one honored.

[thesometimesaint]

Osama is the only person responsible for his death.

As it is highly unlikely that he ever heard of the Restored Gospel it is possible for him to accept the Gospel, and ALL of its blessings. IMNTBHO That is highly unlikely to happen though. Fortunately it is up to God to determine his ultimate fate. I'm not too sure I could be all that kind to him.

I'm satisfied that justice has been done. But I will not celebrate his death.

[Bill “Papa” Lee]

So how do you all feel about the death of Osama?

I just hate that the Navy got him, I am (or was) Army. We will never hear the end of it.

[Nathair/|\]

I just hate that the Navy got him, I am (or was) Army. We will never hear the end of it.

Oh, come on! Seal Team 6 is the only group that could handle the job.

[ELF1024]

Oh, come on! Seal Team 6 is the only group that could handle the job.

"...nuke the site from orbit. It's the only way to be sure."

[Bill “Papa” Lee]

Oh, come on! Seal Team 6 is the only group that could handle the job.

Army "Rangers lead the way".

[ELF1024]

Osama Bin Laden declared war on the US. He was a legitimate target. He was an enemy combatant by his own admission.

[Lightbearer]

I said mixed emotions, because of a lot of factors. I am glad he is dead, I am glad he got exactly what he deserved (perhaps a bullet was too merciful, a thermal explosive or napalm may have been more appropriate.) But I am not joyful, because I do not delight as he and the terrorist scum that follows him to their deaths do, in bloodshed and death. Also I must wonder about the circumstances and also why did this happen now? Someone else needs to be held accountable for harboring the number one terrorist...for this long. Somebody knew about it, and they should pay also. This does not end the war on terror, because this secret combination of killers is still active and will continue to do so until the Lord returns and the wicked are burned off the face of the earth by the wrath of God. As for who is responsible, the murdererous mastermind who slaughtered 3,000 innocent defenseless civilians, Osama himself. But that is how cowards like Osama and his kind operate, they fear the Armies of their enemies, they must murder unarmed defenseless people who have no way to defend themselves. So he just reaped what he sowed over 10 years ago. I have no pity for him, I pity the people who went to work on September 11th 2001 and never returned home. Osama's death is no atonement for that, he will pay at a higher court than men's justice or retribution.

[ACW]

I said mixed emotions, because of a lot of factors. I am glad he is dead, I am glad he got exactly what he deserved (perhaps a bullet was too merciful, a thermal explosive or napalm may have been more appropriate.) But I am not joyful, because I do not delight as he and the terrorist scum that follows him to their deaths do, in bloodshed and death. Also I must wonder about the circumstances and also why did this happen now? Someone else needs to be held accountable for harboring the number one terrorist...for this long. Somebody knew about it, and they should pay also. This does not end the war on terror, because this secret combination of killers is still active and will continue to do so until the Lord returns and the wicked are burned off the face of the earth by the wrath of God. As for who is responsible, the murdererous mastermind who slaughtered 3,000 innocent defenseless civilians, Osama himself. But that is how cowards like Osama and his kind operate, they fear the Armies of their enemies, they must murder unarmed defenseless people who have no way to defend themselves. So he just reaped what he sowed over 10 years ago. I have no pity for him, I pity the people who went to work on September 11th 2001 and never returned home. Osama's death is no atonement for that, he will pay at a higher court than men's justice or retribution.

Couldn't agree more....very well said!

[scooby]

Osama probably deserved to die, but, at least according to our laws, not in the manner that he did. He was summarily executed. There was no attempt to capture him. This is both illegal, and, from an intelligence gathering perspective, an incredibly bizarre move.

In fact, there are many intelligence oddities in this story. Just one example is that we disposed of Osama's body within hours of his death. If you spend 10 years and billions of dollars hunting down al Qaeda, and you kill their leader, then you autopsy his body (over months). Period. Our bodies are sponges of our environment. An autopsy, as well as medical conditions and signs of treatment can help us compose a timeline and geography of his whereabouts, as well as routines and practices. Did he ever receive any medical treatment, for example, that would have required the sophisticated resources of a hospital? And when did this treatment likely take place?

The whole episode is bizarre and frustrating.

[Jeff K.]

Do what the Romand did perhaps? Triumphal parade, in a cage with fanfare. Then take him out back, break his neck and line up the next perp...