Islam is NOT a religion of peace
I ran across this news item a few days ago at at Reuters: Random House pulls novel on Islam, fears violence. It really got me thinking. You can click through and read the article, but here is a snapshot.
Shery Jones wrote a novel titled, “The Jewel of Medina” a story of A’isha, a girl who was engaged to Mohammed, at age six. Now, while I do not posses much knowledge of the Islamic faith, I find it hard to believe that their claim of being a religion of peace is legitimate.
See, Random House, who was scheduled to release this book on August 12, pulled the book at the last minute with this comment,
“cautionary advice not only that the publication of this book might be offensive to some in the Muslim community, but also that it could incite acts of violence by a small, radical segment.”
“In this instance we decided, after much deliberation, to postpone publication for the safety of the author, employees of Random House, booksellers and anyone else who would be involved in distribution and sale of the novel,” Perry said.
What the?! Are you kidding me? Every book is offensive to someone. Basically Random House is afraid of a violent reaction to the book. Why? Because the threat is legitimate.
While there are millions, maybe billions of Muslims who could care less about this book being published, there is still the fact that history shows certain Muslims react violently to everything the deem offensive. see the Danish cartoon incident, the riots in Paris in 2005, numerous acts of violence against people of other faiths in Pakistan, as well as Nigeria.
My question is, if Islam is truly a religion of peace, where are the Muslims who are denouncing this violent behavior? Who are the clerics that are standing up and saying, “These guys are nuts! We have nothing to do with them!” Where are the American “peaceful” Muslims denouncing Hezbollah? I don’t see any.
Believe me, Christianity has had its share of crazies: I.e. , Jim Jones, David Koresh, a few hundred years in the Middle Age, early American . The difference is that the entirety of Christendom denounces the acts of these people. The moment a leader or faction does something off-base, there are plenty of other leaders and organizations calling them off-base fanatics.
Islam a religion of peace?
The Muslim world however seems to sit by and silently watch. In approval? Or are their own believers afraid of the fanatics too? The silence is almost deafening.
My dad used to say, “If you’re out with your friends, and their getting into trouble (mischief), if you don’t leave or stand up to them, you are just as guilty.” And that is what I say to the Muslims; your silence is your stamp of approval.
Islam a religion of peace? I think not.
- mooney
What do you mean by peace? One abuses me by words and I would remain calm for the sake of piece? But we all know that Jews are using the shoulders of Christians.
Younas, thanks for stopping by. Here is the dictionary definition of what I mean:
PEACE:
Main Entry:
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English pees, from Anglo-French pes, pees, from Latin pac-, pax; akin to Latin pacisci to agree — more at pact
Date:12th century
1: a state of tranquility or quiet: as a: freedom from civil disturbance b: a state of security or order within a community provided for by law or custom 2: freedom from disquieting or oppressive thoughts or emotions3: harmony in personal relations4 a: a state or period of mutual concord between governments b: a pact or agreement to end hostilities between those who have been at war or in a state of enmity5—used interjectionally to ask for silence or calm or as a greeting or farewell
— at peace
: in a state of concord or tranquility
If Islam is fundamentally supposed to be peaceful (2: freedom from disquieting or oppressive thoughts or emotions), why is it that none of the leaders stand up and denounce all of the extremist violence and acts of terrorism by the Muslim extremist minority? Silence in these matters is equivalent to acceptance.
As for if anyone abuses you with words, it’s up to you how to react. But if your reaction is an act of public violence, don’t tout how peaceful you are.
Oh, and men put away childish things, like getting mad over verbal abuse. Everyone is entitled to their opinion, regardless of your beliefs; and more times than not more than willing to share it with you.
DO WE KNOW DIFFERENCE BETWEEN POLITICS AND RELIGION!!!
ALL PEACE LOVING PEOPLE ARE BEING FOOLED BY THE CRIMINALS
What has the religion to do with the individuals – who practice the religion ? — they are humans and they can be equally good or bad.
Do you mean to say, that SOME Muslims who are violent – means that Islam itself is violent ?
What you say – It is like punishing a whole school because few students not doing their homework properly.
Please reconsider your thoughts.
- As’Salam ( May peace be upon you )