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May 11, 2011 Islam is Misunderstood Amil Imani
Everybody just relax. Islam is badly misunderstood. The negative stereotype of Islam is the usual evil-doings of Zionists in America and their foolish fellow travelers, fundamentalist Christians. Please don’t listen to what these hatemongers say about Islam and hear us out. So implies the nationally-launched campaign of Muslim organizations in the United States.
Ads are popping up in newspapers and magazines proclaiming the magnificence of Islam and aiming to refute the “false allegations” of Islam’s ill-wishers. Huge billboards are festooning major highways, such as the one along Highway 101 and Tully Road in San Jose, California, with crafty messages. Bold letters on the billboard proclaim: Islam You Deserve to Know. A toll-free number, 1-877-WhyIslam and website, WhyIslam.org beckon the public to get the real scoop about the religion of peace.
The billboard sneakily reminds the viewers about their kinship with Muslims. “Islam: The message of Abraham, Moses, Jesus and Mohammad.” Well folks—Christians and Jews—the overwhelming majority of the people in the United States, you need to relax about Islam. Muslims are family. They are your kindred through your shared progenitor, Abraham. Having Abraham as an ancestor would demand that the “children” be loving siblings. That’s the message the American Muslims try to convey. And that’s the way they aim to keep us in the deadly slumber of complacency and the delusion of multiculturalism.
Originally posted by madnessinmysoul
reply to post by hawaii50th
Um...Abraham? The fictional character?
I'm sorry, but Islam is a threat to western civilization if not from a purely religious standpoint, from a cultural one.
In one year alone Spain translates more new books into Spanish than the entire Arab world has translated into Arabic in over a century. That alone should be shocking to you.
Islam is a threat because it represents what religion is when it is untempered by rational thought. It represents what Christianity was at some of its worst points. It holds that a book that is so clearly wrong on so many things is the greatest book ever written on any and every subject. It holds that a man who married a child and then raped her is not just a paragon of humanity but is the greatest example for every man to aspire to.
Islam is a threat because it is stuck in the 7th century. I live with 1500 years of progress that it cannot acknowledge.
Of course...Western Muslims? Different story. Why? Well...they're westernized. Just like western Christians.edit on 23/5/11 by madnessinmysoul because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by firstonterror
How can religion be a threat?
religion is only a theoretical guess. when you do find god, there is no such thing as religion anymore, because now your dealing with the man himself and not just assumptions.
right? right.
Originally posted by hawaii50th
Originally posted by firstonterror
How can religion be a threat?
religion is only a theoretical guess. when you do find god, there is no such thing as religion anymore, because now your dealing with the man himself and not just assumptions.
right? right.
Religion becomes a threat when it is used to promote fear, delusion, and deception. When you truly find God, it is not religion it is Christianity. When you truly find God, your spirit and soul awaken, you understand and see the world in a different light. God's word becomes clearer, and more and more understanding comes to us. Understanding for ourselves and for our loved ones so we can know share our new found spiritual knowledge.
Originally posted by wildoracle13
Originally posted by hawaii50th
Originally posted by firstonterror
How can religion be a threat?
religion is only a theoretical guess. when you do find god, there is no such thing as religion anymore, because now your dealing with the man himself and not just assumptions.
right? right.
Religion becomes a threat when it is used to promote fear, delusion, and deception. When you truly find God, it is not religion it is Christianity. When you truly find God, your spirit and soul awaken, you understand and see the world in a different light. God's word becomes clearer, and more and more understanding comes to us. Understanding for ourselves and for our loved ones so we can know share our new found spiritual knowledge.
Second sentence of that response has me almost speachless. I mean, "When you find God it is Christianity..." Excuse me? Were you serious? Are you honestly saying only Christianity is right yada yada da de da? Oh boy, that's the one that still gives me a jolt. I thought humananity was becoming enlightened. So much for that prophecy. Psh Smacked back into reality I am. Ouch.
Originally posted by madnessinmysoul
reply to post by hawaii50th
Yes, fanatics of Islam have a bad agenda. I doubt that anyone actually sees it any other way. Just like the fanatics of Christianity have a bad agenda. The odd thing is that the Christian fanatics actually have the means to accomplish it in wealthy, powerful nations. The Muslim fanatics are relegated to poorer nations and have far less influence.
They're both an issue. To claim that fanatical Islam is not an issue is to be stupid, but to claim that it's the biggest issue is just as stupid.
Originally posted by hawaii50th
Originally posted by madnessinmysoul
reply to post by hawaii50th
Yes, fanatics of Islam have a bad agenda. I doubt that anyone actually sees it any other way. Just like the fanatics of Christianity have a bad agenda. The odd thing is that the Christian fanatics actually have the means to accomplish it in wealthy, powerful nations. The Muslim fanatics are relegated to poorer nations and have far less influence.
They're both an issue. To claim that fanatical Islam is not an issue is to be stupid, but to claim that it's the biggest issue is just as stupid.
There are many that don't see Islam as a threat, those are ones that are asleep, and those that are using Islam for their own benefit to accomplish the agenda. And don't fool yourself, Islam is not poor, the poor gets caught in the middle though.
Those that use Christianity for self gain are not true Christian, they just like to wear the mask.
What gets me is, people will say, oh not all Muslims are bad which is true. But when it comes to Christians, it's all negative. There is a distinction between Islam and Christianity, one is of force and the other is about forgiveness and love.
Mankind is what gives good things a bad name, by taking advantage and giving an image of good and honest intentions when all the while it is out of selfishness, evil ideas, agendas, for self gain, and profit.
Originally posted by madnessinmysoul
reply to post by hawaii50th
I'm sorry, but you're clearly delusional about the nature of a religion that emphasizes eternal punishment, genocide, mass-rape, slavery, submission, and denounces such amazing things as rational thought is about forgiveness.
Hell, in Christianity you're forgiven for happening to be thrust into a system created by the cosmic zombie overlord...so it's not really forgiveness if the system is gamed for you to require forgiveness.
Solving Poverty — The Islamic Way Posted by Nonie Darwish on May 23rd, 2011 and filed under Daily Mailer, FrontPage. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0. A well known Islamic leader in Egypt by the name of Abu Ishak Al Huweini, who often appears on Egyptian TV, has recently said the following in Arabic and I have translated it into English: “We are at a time of Jihad; Jihad for the sake of Allah is a pleasure, a true pleasure. Mohammed’s followers used to compete to do it. The reason we are poor now is because we have abandoned jihad. If only we can conduct a jihadist invasion at least once a year or if possible twice or three times, then many people on Earth would become Muslims. And if anyone prevents our dawa or stands in our way, then we must kill them or take as hostage and confiscate their wealth, women and children. Such battles will fill the pockets of the Mujahid who can return home with 3 or 4 slaves, 3 or 4 women and 3 or 4 children. This can be a profitable business if you multiply each head by 300 or 400 dirham,. This can be like financial shelter whereby a jihadist, in time of financial need, can always sell one of these heads (meaning slavery). No one can make that much money in one deal (from hard work) even if a Muslim goes to the West to work or do trade. In time of need, that is a good resource for profit.” When I heard this audio message, I could not believe my ears. This is nothing short of barbaric and medieval preaching by a powerful Muslim leader in Egypt who has access to public TV and the ears of millions. This sheikh, who is at least honest and unapologetic about what jihad means, is also promoting the true model and example of the prophet Mohammed in the 7th and what he did to non-Muslims, as an example for all Muslims to follow today. Isn’t that the role of a prophet, to be the example to his followers?
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