There are those who would have us believe that all Muslims are the enemy. Is it possible that our greatest revenge for 911 will be to dispel this myth and have Christians and Muslims living together at piece in America?
For many of us our since of security was shattered on 911 as we watched the most horrific attack on American soil being carried out, not by a foreign superpower but rather a relatively small yet dangerous group of extremist. Prior to 911 many of us were completely unaware of Al Qaeda and the threat they posed to the safety and security of America. We felt quite safe standing on American soil, after all, it was simply inconceivable that anyone would dare attack the most powerful country in the world.
As we watched the towers fall we all became painfully aware of Al Qaeda and the threat they posed. Shock and disbelief soon gave way to outrage and the reality that America was now at war. In what may have been a shining moment for then president George Bush he drew a clear distinction between Islam and Islamic extremist, there would be no mass roundup or internment camps for Muslims living in America and attacks on innocent Muslims would not be tolerated. They are American citizens and therefore had been attacked just as we all had been attacked. As the planes hit the Twin Towers there were no Christians or Muslims, no black or white, American citizens or foreign nationals, among those who died, they were all victims.
As we watched the towers fall we all became painfully aware of Al Qaeda and the threat they posed. Shock and disbelief soon gave way to outrage and the reality that America was now at war. In what may have been a shining moment for then president George Bush he drew a clear distinction between Islam and Islamic extremist, there would be no mass roundup or internment camps for Muslims living in America and attacks on innocent Muslims would not be tolerated. They are American citizens and therefore had been attacked just as we all had been attacked. As the planes hit the Twin Towers there were no Christians or Muslims, no black or white, American citizens or foreign nationals, among those who died, they were all victims.
Since 911 there have been those who have refused to accept the fact that this is not a war between Christians and Muslims but rather a war between America and the extremist. Those who pour out a message of hate and attempt to convince us that all Muslims are our enemy are in fact giving Bin Laden and his followers exactly what they wanted. Such rhetoric only serves to fuel the fires of suspicion, hatred and potential violence resulting in an endless cycle of conflict thereby ensuring that Al Qaeda’s ultimate goal is realized.
As individuals we have little if any control over global political and social issues but we each have the capability to help deprive the extremist of achieving their goals simply by treating each other with kindness and respect. On this tragic anniversary there are no Christians or Muslims, no black or white, no citizens or foreign nationals among those who lost friends and family on 911, there are only those who grieve. I can think of no better way to honor the dead than by promoting peace among those who live.
As individuals we have little if any control over global political and social issues but we each have the capability to help deprive the extremist of achieving their goals simply by treating each other with kindness and respect. On this tragic anniversary there are no Christians or Muslims, no black or white, no citizens or foreign nationals among those who lost friends and family on 911, there are only those who grieve. I can think of no better way to honor the dead than by promoting peace among those who live.
Hey guys, Will probably be the U.S. far far better off keeping Syria's Assad?
ReplyDeleteI can't speak to the politics of the situation but my oppinion is that keeping Assad isn't in snyones best interest, especially the people of Syria.
ReplyDeleteWhen do the "non-state actros" (the Militia) come into action against the Muslims?The government is doing nothing to contain the threat.....
ReplyDeleteIt's more than just iegllal, in my opinion. Sharia is the Islamic Constitution. Therefore, promotion of Sharia is sedition.
ReplyDeleteThere are aslmot as many Muslims in the world as there are Christians. Do you want all Christians in the world to be help accountable for what is printed in leviticus? And don't tell me the new testament overrulles the old testament , people still teach from the old testament, it is still in the bible and it is used by political leaders and televangelists all the time to tell us to obey God or go to hell.
ReplyDeleteThe point here is that not all Muslims should be held accountable for what the extremist do. For the most part they are just like you or I, they want piece for themselves and their families.
ReplyDeleteTo say that all Muslims are terrorist is the same as saying that all Christians are klansman; after all, the klan has always claimed to be a good “Christian” group.
My understanding of Sharia law (as it was explained by someone a lot smarter than myself) is that it simply means “the word of God” and is interpreted differently according to culture, as is the Bible.
ReplyDeleteBy non-state militia I assume you mean hate groups. I think we still have freedom of religion I America. I must also point out that if anyone is successful at stripping away the civil and constitutional rights of one group they will soon go after others that they do not agree with.
ReplyDeleteMuslims as a whole are not the threat, the extremist are. Each time you hear of another plot disrupted or a terrorist killed they are dealing with the real threat. Oh, and let’s not forget 10 years in Afghanistan.