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2003-09-14

King Abdullah: Terrorists Betray Our Values

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Posted by Fred Pruitt 2003-09-14 12:11|| || Front Page|| [4 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 The truth is that from its very earliest days, Islam has called on its believers to lead lives of peace and tolerance.

Well, except for that conquest thing. And the forced conversions. And massacres.

And that's all before Mohammed's death!

Posted by Robert Crawford 2003-9-14 12:32:55 PM|| [http://www.kloognome.com] 2003-9-14 12:32:55 PM|| Front Page Top

#2 More blah blah blah doublespeak from the Arabs. The only thing I agree with is his statement that the radicals are damaging the mainstream. And even that he is stating too mildly, the Islamists have the mainstream cowered, they have claim to the "holy" high-ground and are unapproachable.

Would that Islam reform from within and SOON!

Posted by Craig 2003-9-14 1:15:33 PM|| 2003-9-14 1:15:33 PM|| Front Page Top

#3 Saladin was a reportedly a good Muslim. He didn't kill women, children, or old men. And he even made a peace accord with Richard the Lion-heart to let Europeans have safe passage to Jerusalem.

He was about the only good commander among the Muslims in all their Jihads. A pity Abdullah didn't mention him, since he played a pivotal role for Islam, Christianity, and Judaism.

Posted by Charles 2003-9-14 2:23:35 PM|| 2003-9-14 2:23:35 PM|| Front Page Top

#4 Classic apologist stance and insistence on an Islam not in evidence. Excellent inline commentary, Fred!

What's always missing is numbers and stature. For this sort of statement to have any significance, it needs to be echoed by ALL of those who wish or believe it to be true - in a loud chorus on every Arabic "news" channel by every Islamic "leader" ALL AT THE SAME TIME. It needs to be the STANDARD Friday Prayer fare for months or years, if necessary, on end. If slammed home often enough, loudly enough, and by those whom the avg Muslim respects, then it just MIGHT make a difference and CREATE the imagined silent majority of peaceful Muslims who are against the Wahabbists and mercs and jihadis - and they won't demonstrate in the streets or donate cash or collaborate with them. It could be done, for Islam has taught them from birth to blindly follow those who are "empowered" to interpret and instruct them in Islam.

So far, these statements are isolated, infrequent, and ignored by the avg Muslim. They serve only as Muslim bargaining chips and appeasement fodder for TV talk shows and lame interviews. Enlist the other Arab "leaders" big boy. Convince them to join you in a MUSLIM Crusade for Peace. Don't tell US, Abdullah, tell THEM - your own people. Tell your Imams. Tell your "scholars" and "clerics." Tell the avg Jordanian. Do it loudly and authoritatively everyday and start now... repeat until you are wiped out or Hell freezes over. WE don't need to hear it, though I'm sure this piddling piece will guarantee your annual US boatload of aid.

Posted by .com (Prez for Life - My Isles of Langerhans) 2003-9-14 2:56:34 PM|| 2003-9-14 2:56:34 PM|| Front Page Top

#5 "Of course, the vast majority of Muslims are not terrorists, but it is also true that the vast majority of terrorists are Muslims" - Dinesh D'Souza, in his wonderful new book, "What's so Great About America"

Posted by Anonymous 2003-9-14 4:20:24 PM|| 2003-9-14 4:20:24 PM|| Front Page Top

#6 The vast majority of Vikings were not mauraders, but I'ld still want the whole longboat of peaceful Noprsemen frisked thoroughly before they began shore leave in my town.

Posted by Super Hose 2003-9-14 5:01:49 PM|| 2003-9-14 5:01:49 PM|| Front Page Top

#7 Yeah, I know, King Abdullah II, Blah, blah, blah...and yet, Isn't this what needs to be said, to be taught...to become The Living Reality in the Muslim world?

In other forums I have been called "Genocidal," in my suggestions on handling the current Civilizational Crisis...my anti-Muslim credentials are good and solid...but, but...

Like reading the civil debate with Murat the other day on Village Tribalism, I must also note that I am pleased for even these small favors.

Rational discourse is to be encouraged and applauded, and me thinks that the Jordanian citizenry are not pleased with their King's position on all of this.

I think we've gotta give the guy a pass and a pat on the back for speaking out at all.

Posted by Traveller 2003-9-14 11:47:43 PM|| 2003-9-14 11:47:43 PM|| Front Page Top

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