Posted by
John Finnigan on Thursday, August 23, 2007 12:58:36 PM
How do you go after Islamic terrorists and not offend Muslims?
Islam is a complicated religion with a complicated past and perhaps an even more complicated future. To many Muslims, the thought of killing non-Muslims and innocent people; establishing a global ultra orthodox caliphate under strict Sharia Law; going back to the 7th century in Islamic history; and destroying liberal democracy holds no allure. These folks-most Muslims-have a legitimate complaint when it comes to the idea of islamophobia.
Yet, within these large peaceful Muslim communities there are those hyenas with harsh Islamic theology that hide and wait. They are the sons and brothers and fathers of peaceful people who want nothing more then to work, enjoy their families, worship their god and improve their families. They’re angry and feel oppressed by the very liberal democratic culture they live in, immigrated to or were born.
Oppression is a very big deal to Muslims. When they feel oppressed violent radicals with a rage and thirst for blood will boil over and strike at what they view as their oppressors.
So, what is oppressive to many Muslims? To some it is our liberal democracy, secular culture and tolerance, even of sinful things that is oppressive. These people are the individuals who go on to dance in the street when the world trade center falls down, Strap on suicide bombs and murder children and women, and threaten the very fabric of our culture.
This brand if Islam is not new. It’s been around since the time of the Islamic prophet Mohamed. What is new in recent history is amount of money these folks have had and their willingness to strike at their perceived enemies outside of their native lands.
So, when radicals use Islamic charities to funnel charity into violence, Muslims who want nothing to do with violence suffer. The suffering of innocent Muslims only stirs the anger pot in the Muslim community and the radicals grow in money power and influence.
Oddly enough, the global economy has provided most of the fuel to sustain these radical in their quest.
John