Sikhs Take The Lead On Cutting The Crap On How Islamic Ideology Generates Terrorism
There's a little boy yelling out that the emperor has no clothes, and today, the little boy is wearing a turban.
Hardeep Singh writes at Network of Sikh Organizations:
We take the view that Western intervention in the Middle East has contributed to contempt for countries like Britain in the eyes of extremists, their sympathizers and sponsors. Moreover the duplicity of politicians like Trump, who on one hand pledge the destruction of Islamic State, whilst selling their backers Saudi Arabia weapons to murder Shias in Yemen, is counter-productive. However, we also know from the history of our forefathers who suffered terrible persecution under India's Islamic invaders, this is not simply just about Western foreign policy. There is something else at play, and has been for a number of centuries. We must have the courage to name the elephant in the room.The NSO takes the view that jihadist attacks are primarily motivated by foundational religious texts, and Britain can no longer ignore this. We can no longer bury our heads in the sand and pretend there is no doctrinal motivation. An honest conversation, however difficult, must now take place, acknowledging the existence of verses that are clearly being interpreted by extremist Muslims as a divine license to kill non-believers or kuffar (a derogatory term for a non-Muslim). This is how true interfaith must now evolve and where the conversation, however difficult, must go. We must be clear on which verses are problematic, and how they are being interpreted. We urgently need to know what the Muslim community will do to stop hate preachers from plugging extremist narratives, particularly ones that encourage hate, murder and mayhem.
Unfortunately, criticizing Islam -- in even the slightest way -- isn't exactly a life-preserving strategy.
Also, let's not forget that the Quran is supposed to be the word of Allah, unchangeable and unquestionable. This and that "death to apostates" business has kept Islam chugging imperialistically and murderously for centuries.
And it must be said, many Muslims have no idea what the Quran actually says. They're Muslims like some Christians are what I call "Christmas Christians." But it doesn't take all that many Muslims to go along with the ugly convert/kill commands -- those that are said to come with a fast-pass to heaven.
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But is it pernicious, Amy?
Is Islam an ideology???
C'mon. You know you wanna say it... C'mon.
Crid at June 9, 2017 12:12 AM
Saudi Arabia football team fails to join Australia in minute's silence for London terror victims:
http://uk.businessinsider.com/saudi-football-team-fail-to-join-minutes-silence-for-london-victims-2017-6
Snoopy at June 9, 2017 10:44 AM
Yes.
This must be trick question, on account of the answer being glaringly apparent to even the most casual observer of reality.
Jeff Guinn at June 9, 2017 12:42 PM
Almost completely off topic, but since you've mentioned Sikhs, I loved hearing about the Sikh Youth Federation's "Turban Up" event in Toronto last weekend: https://www.bramptonguardian.com/whatson-story/7318032-sikh-turban-up-event-in-toronto-on-june-4/
"Apart from turban tying lessons, the one-day event will include a free community kitchen, traditional Sikh martial arts performances as well as an opportunity for artists to share their talents."
What a delightful change from all the "cultural appropriation" nonsense. Their attitude is "here, try our culture!"
Brad R at June 9, 2017 1:27 PM
Ramadan Rage 2017 Hits Grim Milestone: 1,003 Dead, 1,036 Wounded
http://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2017/06/07/ramadan-rage-2017-complete-list-jihadist-attacks-around-world/
Snoopy at June 9, 2017 6:14 PM
Americans marked for 'death' in fight over Islam
http://www.wnd.com/2017/06/americans-marked-for-death-in-fight-over-islam-in-u-s/
mpetrie98 at June 9, 2017 8:51 PM
> Yes.
Then perhaps, in the classical meaning of a mantra, she should say so over and over again, until the inane, obsessive repetition drains her locution of any conceivable meaning, much like a stubborn child holding breath and turning blue... Because coherent meaning is for grownups.
Crid at June 10, 2017 7:37 PM
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