I can't agree Ollie. As a religion I have a hard time believing that Islam is any different than any of the other major world religions. Where we hear about things comes from radical interpretations by those few clerics that use religion to build intolerance. Generally, it is no different than the 700 Club or any televangelist for that matter. They use people's fears to build a mob mentality. I would agree that no other religion brings murder into the fold, but this is the acception, not the rule IMO.
I don't think many Americans understand what the Muslin fatih is all about...they are to either convert or KILL all infidels!!! That would be most, if not all of us on these forums, and in the rest of the United States.
I am not trying to incite hated, or biased, or an intolerate attitude toward any religion, but a religion whose goal is to eliminate us??? You people that call us intolerant, ignorant, rednecks need to rethink your opinion and what is at stake here. All who think that the Muslims/Islamics are not a threat here in th eUS are the uneducated, ignorant ones. Do you not think "they" are serious? Just look at the middle east to see how serious they are.
This country was built on immigrants settling here, but I dont believe they had the primary objective of eliminating people who did not believe like they do. As much as you liberals may not like it admit it, but this country WAS built on a CHRISTIAN heritage. Tolerance ALONG with a loving, caring focus for the people of the land was, and still should be our primary objective.
However...how tolerant are you willing to be to people who really just want to kill you.
Was not the world tolerant of Hitler back in the 30s for his radical opinions?
Anyways,please read the folowing piece.
If this be true, we better stay attentive to what is happening in our world.
Allah or the Lord Jesus Christ?
This is very interesting and just a very scary ...
The Muslim religion is the fastest growing religion per capita in the United States, especially in the minority races!!!
Allah or The Lord Jesus Christ? ... By Rick Mathes
Last month I attended my annual training session that's required for maintaining my state prison security clearance. During the training session there was a presentation by three speakers representing the Roman Catholic, Protestant and Muslim faiths, who explained each of their beliefs.
I was particularly interested in what the Islamic Imam had to say The Imam gave a great presentation of the basics of Islam, complete with a video.
After the presentations, time was provided for questions and answers.
When it was my turn, I directed my question to the Imam and asked: "Please, correct me if I'm wrong, but I understand that most Imams and clerics of Islam have declared a holy jihad [Holy war] against the infidels of the world and, that by killing an infidel, (which is a command to all Muslims) they are assured of a place in heaven. If that's the case, can you give me the definition of an infidel?"
There was no disagreement with my statements and, without hesitation, he replied, "Non-believers!"
I responded, "So, let me make sure I have this straight. All followers of Allah have been commanded to kill everyone who is not of your faith so they can have a place in heaven.. Is that correct?"
The expression on his face changed from one of authority and command to that of "a little boy who had just been caught with his hand in the cookie jar."
He sheepishly replied, "Yes."
I then stated, "Well, sir, I have a real problem trying to imagine Pope John Paul commanding all Catholics to kill those of your faith or Dr. Stanley ordering all Protestants to do the same in order to guarantee them a place in heaven!"
The Imam was speechless!
I continued, "I also have problem with being your 'friend' when you and your brother clerics are telling your followers to kill me! Let me ask you a question. Would you rather have your Allah, who tells you to kill me in order for you to go to heaven, or my Jesus who tells me to love you because I am going to heaven and He wants you to be there with me?"
You could have heard a pin drop as the Imam hung his head in shame. Needless to say, the organizers and/or promoters of the 'Diversification' training seminar were Not happy with Rick's way of dealing with the Islamic Imam and exposing the truth about the Muslims' beliefs.
In twenty years there will be enough Muslim voters in the U.S. To elect the President! I think everyone in the U.S. should be required to read this, but with the Liberal justice system, liberal media and the ACLU, there is no way this will be widely publicized.
Please pass this on to all your e-mail contacts.
This is a true story and the author, Rick Mathes, is a well-known leader in prison ministry.
The Man who walks with God always gets to his destination.
If you have a pulse you have a purpose.