Cleric: Criticizing Islam Threatens Peace

Associated Press ^ | 11/1/06 | SELCAN HACAOGLU

[Scotswife]

"A leading Turkish cleric called criticism of Islam a serious threat to world peace,"

Ummm....yeah, I think we've picked up on that already, and another muslim proves the point that muslims cannot handle criticism without threatening violence.
When can we officially change this ridiculous "religion of peace" term to "religion of threats"

[dforest]

Contribution? Chopping off heads, setting fires, killing innocents, castrating babies, constant threats and outrage and..and seething. Only of few recognized contribtions!

[Peelod]

Ali Bardakoglu, head of the country's religious affairs, said "it was saddening" to see Islam being criticized while the religion's contribution to civilization is ignored.

OK, Putz Ali, give one positive 'contribution to civilization' indigenous to mohammedanism.

[widowithfoursons]

I have been wondering if England or France considered the effect of Muslims on their population before it was too late. Are we doing the same thing with CAIR, et al? I just wish we could learn from others' mistakes instead of replicating them. It just seems that we should be too smart for that.

[Bon mots]

Criticizing Islam Threatens Peace

[Kenton]

"Today, Muslims must first remember the human values of Islam ... and the collective peace it aimed for, and tell and teach this to the world," Bardakoglu said.

If they'd stick to that, the world wouldn't actually hate them, they'd just do what they do when Jehovah's witnesses knock on your door.

[Proud_USA_Republican]

what a load of crap

[dfwgator]

while the religion's contribution to civilization is ignored.

How can you ignore something that doesn't exist?

[TheClintons-STILLAnti-American]

"If you criticize islam or a muslim for being violent, they then turn violent and blame YOU (you indidel dog)..."

Not unlike the schoolyard bully who has his gang surround his chosen victim then shoves and name-calls him until he says something back, at which point the bully says; "What did you call me?" and pretends HE was provoked into beating up the victim--with the help of his buddies if necessary, of course.

Islam thinks it has enough blind adherents in the world today that they can behave in just this manner--and the Liberals in this country are nothing but an encouragement that that line of thinking will be successful in imposing Islam as the only religious/political/social system allowable in the entire world.

[sticker]

they don't want a piece, they want it all

[The Blitherer]

they don't want a piece, they want it all

Yeah I know, but that just didn't fit with my Churchill quote. ;-)

[Maceman]

A threat if I ever heard one.

[ProtectOurFreedom]

No, not extortion, but DHIMMITUDE, plain and simple. Islam is decreeing that all criticism of Islam is out-of-bounds. If you behave the way they are dictating, you are submitting to the will of Islam and you are a dhimmi. The demands will never end until you convert to Islam or pay the jizya tax on dhimmis.

[Rurudyne]

How odd ... Islam is a "religion of peace" but criticizing it is THE threat to world peace?

Well, I'll criticize it all day long if that's what it takes to show the world what a true religion of peace is.

[WildBill2275]

"it was saddening" to see Islam being criticized while the religion's contribution to civilization is ignored.

Like what?
Beheading? Honor killing? Rape as punishment for not covering up? The ongoing practice of stoning someone to death?

Name a "contribution to civilization" from Islam!

[Little Ray]

Okay, so we just need to kill all the Muslims and we'll have peace, right?

[Psycho_Bunny]

This is the second prominent mulsim - in as many weeks - to admit that muslims are no better than dogs at exhibiting self-control.

I'm starting to believe that your average monkey is more self aware than the average muslim.

 

[Rurudyne]

"Just the title pisses me off. I hear people daily criticize Christianity but we don't behead them."

Again, the obvious parallels between Islam and Liberalism: Factual criticism is "divisive", "mean-spirited", "bigoted", "dangerous", etc, no matter what they do to deserve it.

I would counter that Islam more closely resembles a very "advanced" and widespread form of Scientology ...

http://theunfunnytruth.ytmnd.com/

... who are another bunch of folks sensitive to completely justified criticism and given justification to do whatever it takes to deal with infidels.

The difference being that Scientologist like to use lawyers rather than personally-propelled-bombs.

[Tolerance Sucks Rocks]

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) - A leading Turkish cleric called criticism of Islam a serious threat to world peace, speaking Wednesday as Turkey prepared for a controversial visit by Pope Benedict XVI later in the month.

Considering the way in which criticism of Islam drives some muslims bananas, I'd have to agree.

Ali Bardakoglu, head of the country's religious affairs, said "it was saddening" to see Islam being criticized while the religion's contribution to civilization is ignored.

The only contributions from Islam readily visible at the moment are subjugation of women, suicide bombing, jihad, riots, and martyrdom. Please list other contributions next time, Imam.

[Tolerance Sucks Rocks]

Considering the way in which criticism of Islam drives some muslims bananas, I'd have to agree.

But then again, it's really all those raging muslims who are the real threat to world peace, isn't it?