Dear Rep. King: Forget 'Radical' -- Islam is the Culprit
Steelangel 凸 Metal Up 凸
2011/03/15 03:17:43
Republican Congressman Peter King has
strengthened his security in the wake of "hostile phone calls" and
threats from overseas, as he is getting ready to chair a hearing on
Islamic radicalization in the United States today.
strengthened his security in the wake of "hostile phone calls" and
threats from overseas, as he is getting ready to chair a hearing on
Islamic radicalization in the United States today.
The Congressman's hearing on this
important issue, though much overdue, is perhaps the first step towards
recognizing that Islam is the culprit, not radical Islam. Islam by its
mere existence is radical. "There is no moderate or immoderate Islam.
Islam is Islam and that's it," said Turkey's Prime Minister Recep
Tayyip Erdoğan, and he's absolutely right.
important issue, though much overdue, is perhaps the first step towards
recognizing that Islam is the culprit, not radical Islam. Islam by its
mere existence is radical. "There is no moderate or immoderate Islam.
Islam is Islam and that's it," said Turkey's Prime Minister Recep
Tayyip Erdoğan, and he's absolutely right.
Decades ago Marshall McLuhan
observed, "The medium is the message." As the print and electronic
media penetrate more and more every aspect of life, their influence
increases greatly in shaping views and the behavior of the public. The
power of the media is a mixed blessing. On one hand, it can serve to
expose injustices, wrongdoings, and flaws. On the other hand, it is
able to propagate misinformation and outright disinformation.
observed, "The medium is the message." As the print and electronic
media penetrate more and more every aspect of life, their influence
increases greatly in shaping views and the behavior of the public. The
power of the media is a mixed blessing. On one hand, it can serve to
expose injustices, wrongdoings, and flaws. On the other hand, it is
able to propagate misinformation and outright disinformation.
Manipulation and control of the
media is of critical importance to the rule of totalitarian states.
Free societies, although less subject to laundered information, are
still at considerable risk of being selectively informed or misinformed
outright. The overlords of the media can deceive the public more easily
when political correctness is used as a subterfuge for the promotion of
certain ideas.
A case in point is the media's
portrayal of Islam, articulated by politicians and pundits -- the
talking heads on television and radio, as well as the analysts who
write for newspapers and magazines. Time and again we hear and read
that Islam is a religion of peace, in spite of the fact that Islam has
been a religion of violence from its inception to the present. This
mantra, "Islam is a religion of peace" is repeated so often that it has
become an indisputable statement of fact in the minds of many.
portrayal of Islam, articulated by politicians and pundits -- the
talking heads on television and radio, as well as the analysts who
write for newspapers and magazines. Time and again we hear and read
that Islam is a religion of peace, in spite of the fact that Islam has
been a religion of violence from its inception to the present. This
mantra, "Islam is a religion of peace" is repeated so often that it has
become an indisputable statement of fact in the minds of many.
Even a cursory examination of Islam's
history and Islamic texts conclusively proves the exact opposite. Islam
was, and continues to be, a movement of unbridled violence.
history and Islamic texts conclusively proves the exact opposite. Islam
was, and continues to be, a movement of unbridled violence.
Former President George W. Bush along
with President Obama on several occasions have repeated the mantra and
attributed the horrific violence committed under the banner of Islam to
a small band of extremists. Both Presidents' assertion is either based
on ignorance of the facts about Islam or their attempt at political
correctness. Perhaps President Bush's reticence to speak about the true
nature of Islam was due to his desire to avoid inflaming the already
charged feelings by many about Islam and President Obama's appeasing
the Muslim world is another story. In any event, truth is sacrificed
and the public continues to cling to the false notion that Islam is a
peaceful religion. People who dare to disclose the true nature of Islam
run the risk of being castigated as bigots and hatemongers.
with President Obama on several occasions have repeated the mantra and
attributed the horrific violence committed under the banner of Islam to
a small band of extremists. Both Presidents' assertion is either based
on ignorance of the facts about Islam or their attempt at political
correctness. Perhaps President Bush's reticence to speak about the true
nature of Islam was due to his desire to avoid inflaming the already
charged feelings by many about Islam and President Obama's appeasing
the Muslim world is another story. In any event, truth is sacrificed
and the public continues to cling to the false notion that Islam is a
peaceful religion. People who dare to disclose the true nature of Islam
run the risk of being castigated as bigots and hatemongers.
Meanwhile the courageous Congressman
Peter King said: 'I'm not going to give in to political correctness.'
Surrounded by a noticeably heavier security presence, Congressman King
told CBS 2: "I'm getting a lot of hostile phone calls now, but the main
threats I'm getting are from overseas." What more one can expect from
"the religion peace?"
Peter King said: 'I'm not going to give in to political correctness.'
Surrounded by a noticeably heavier security presence, Congressman King
told CBS 2: "I'm getting a lot of hostile phone calls now, but the main
threats I'm getting are from overseas." What more one can expect from
"the religion peace?"
The pundits, the analysts and the
politicians are doing a great disservice to the public, each segment
for its own expedient reasons, by parroting the mantra regarding the
peaceful nature of Islam. As a matter of fact, the so-called small band
of Islamic extremists is the true face of Islam. Admittedly, from time
to time and place to place, Muslims have shown a degree of tolerance
for non-Muslims. This tolerance dates back to the very early years of
Muhammad himself. Early on Muhammad was meek and proclaimed, "For you,
your religion, and for me, my religion." This assertion lasted but a
few years until Muhammad's movement gathered strength and Islam became
the only alternative to death or heavy taxation. The imposition of
'jizya' was a clever ploy for filling the Islamic coffer to support its
armies and to finance its further conquests.
politicians are doing a great disservice to the public, each segment
for its own expedient reasons, by parroting the mantra regarding the
peaceful nature of Islam. As a matter of fact, the so-called small band
of Islamic extremists is the true face of Islam. Admittedly, from time
to time and place to place, Muslims have shown a degree of tolerance
for non-Muslims. This tolerance dates back to the very early years of
Muhammad himself. Early on Muhammad was meek and proclaimed, "For you,
your religion, and for me, my religion." This assertion lasted but a
few years until Muhammad's movement gathered strength and Islam became
the only alternative to death or heavy taxation. The imposition of
'jizya' was a clever ploy for filling the Islamic coffer to support its
armies and to finance its further conquests.
The liberal media and pundits engage
in willful misinformation and deception when it suits them. Terms such
as "Political Islam," or "Radical Islam," for instance, are
contributions of this group. These terms do not even exist in the
native parlance of Islam, simply because they are redundant. Islam, by
its very nature and according to its charter -- the Quran -- is a
radical political movement. It is the liberal media and politicians who
sanitize Islam and misguide the populace by saying that "real Islam"
constitutes the main body of the religion; and, that this main body is
non-political and moderate.
in willful misinformation and deception when it suits them. Terms such
as "Political Islam," or "Radical Islam," for instance, are
contributions of this group. These terms do not even exist in the
native parlance of Islam, simply because they are redundant. Islam, by
its very nature and according to its charter -- the Quran -- is a
radical political movement. It is the liberal media and politicians who
sanitize Islam and misguide the populace by saying that "real Islam"
constitutes the main body of the religion; and, that this main body is
non-political and moderate.
Regrettably, a large segment of the
population goes along with these nonsensical euphemisms depicting Islam
because it prefers to believe them. It is less threatening to believe
that only a hijacked small segment of Islam is radical or politically
driven and that the main body of Islam is indeed moderate and
non-political.
population goes along with these nonsensical euphemisms depicting Islam
because it prefers to believe them. It is less threatening to believe
that only a hijacked small segment of Islam is radical or politically
driven and that the main body of Islam is indeed moderate and
non-political.
We must recognize that Islam is
political to the core. In Islam the mosque and State are one and the
same -- the mosque is the State. This arrangement goes back to the days
of Muhammad himself. Islam is also radical in the extreme. Even
"moderate" Islam is radical in its beliefs as well as its deeds.
Muslims believe that all non-Muslims, bar none, are hellfire bound and
well deserve being maltreated compared to believers.
political to the core. In Islam the mosque and State are one and the
same -- the mosque is the State. This arrangement goes back to the days
of Muhammad himself. Islam is also radical in the extreme. Even
"moderate" Islam is radical in its beliefs as well as its deeds.
Muslims believe that all non-Muslims, bar none, are hellfire bound and
well deserve being maltreated compared to believers.
While I salute Congressman Peter King
for having the courage to discuss the issue of Islamic radicalization
in the U.S, I warn my fellow Americans: remain a spectator at your own
peril. It is imperative that you take a stand and do your part in
pointing out that Islam is the culprit and do all you can to prevent
the Islamic fire from devouring our civilized way of life and our
republic.
for having the courage to discuss the issue of Islamic radicalization
in the U.S, I warn my fellow Americans: remain a spectator at your own
peril. It is imperative that you take a stand and do your part in
pointing out that Islam is the culprit and do all you can to prevent
the Islamic fire from devouring our civilized way of life and our
republic.
Read More: http://islam-watch.org/index.php?option=com_conten...
This thinking is what starts persecution. It starts the elimination of our religious rights. Then, anything that's dangerous gets controlled by the government: if a religion is too dangerous for us, we probably shouldn't have guns.
Fearmongering like this is exactly what LEADS TO a totalitarian state.
Islam..a Beast
They start accumulating in countries and then start terrorizing it with gangs of rapists, violence and civil disruption.
They are possessed, demon possessed. They seek to spread fear and violence, they are pawns of the devil who feeds off of the fear and suffering they create for power.
Just as their leader, Mohammad, they use "God" as an excuse to prey on innocent people. Mohammad was a robber and a thief, his followers are no different.
It is not the Most High God they serve, but Satan.
They? Your statement above seems to be the exact same thing. I have many Muslim friends that worship and still respect democracy.
Taqiyyah
MUSLIM LIES. Learn how to recognize ‘TAQIYYA’ (Islamic art of deception)
Again, physician...heal thyself.
Know GOD, Know peace.
Stir the pot, it'll get muddy.
The crap always settles at the bottom.