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Posted on 02/13/2010 1:45:58 PM PST by Sub-Driver
Kerry lays out plans for improved U.S.-Muslim relations By Eric Zimmermann - 02/13/10 03:45 PM ET
Speaking in Qatar today, Sen. John Kerry (D-Mass.) set forth plans for improving U.S. relations with the Muslim world.
The chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Kerry said he's working on plans to create a "long-term exchange program" between countries.
"This will involve public-private partnerships—funded jointly by governments and companies so that Americans and citizens from Muslim-majority countries can work together in fields like science, journalism, business, arts, and culture," he told the U.S.-Islamic Forum, hosted by the Brookings Institute.
Kerry acknowledged, however, that difficulty in achieving peace between Israel and the Palestinians remains a roadblock to improved relations.
Calling a two-state solution "the only workable solution," Kerry faulted Israel for continuing to build settlements, but also called on Gulf states to support Palestinian state building and take their own steps to improve relations with Israel.
"Building trust must be a step-by-step process, and the region must recognize Israel’s desire for acceptance and its fundamental need for security," Kerry said.
He also faulted the West for too often demonizing Islam.
"Too many in western societies implicitly, and at times explicitly, blamed an entire religion for the unholy violence of a few," Kerry said. "This left many Muslims angry and alienated and complicated the task for leaders in the region."
The Massachusetts Democrat said U.S.-Muslim ties have begun to improve since President Obama took office.
"We have witnessed a dramatic shift," Kerry said. "While expectations were perhaps too high that the world would change overnight, we know that his words and our subsequent actions were just the beginning of a long road."
In a videotaped message to the conference, President Obama announced a Special Envoy to the Organisation of the Islamic Conference, a group of 57 members states that promote economic and political cooperaiton.
And that's over THEIR dead body, not mine.
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Damn that was a good comment EEE! Cause for a new tagline.
Is that the same John Kerry who served in Vietnam?
Did you know he served in Vietnam?? When will this gas bag shut up?
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“”We have witnessed a dramatic shift,” Kerry said. “While expectations were perhaps too high that the world would change overnight, we know that his words and our subsequent actions were just the beginning of a long road.””
Is that why the State Department issued all the terrorist warnings to Americans yesterday?
He’s feeding the alligators in hopes that they will eat him last....
His wife has cancer, and all he can do is interject himself into things that shouldn’t concern him.
Go away, Kerry. We don’t like you.
Kerry has been sniffing the kitty litter again .....
This explains John’s long face.
C’mon. Only a REAL man would hock his wife’s 12 million dollar home on Beacon Hill to run for POTUS.
Oh, I’m just a giggolo.....
He still around?
In July 2007, Qatar had a growing population of approximately 907,229 people, of whom approximately 350,000 were believed to be citizens.
Does Scott Brown have a brother or sister who could run against this buffoon? Just hopin’ for some changin’.
He served in Vietnam? No way! Did he get any medals? Would reallly like to hear how he earned them and if he still has them today (I assume he does).
Dream on, horsey-face.
Kerry shows us that he hates our country or he is totally stupid.
The principle of Al-Takeyya
The Arabic word, “Takeyya”, means “to prevent,” or guard against. The principle of Al Takeyya conveys the understanding that Muslims are permitted to lie as a preventive measure against anticipated harm to one’s self or fellow Muslims. This principle gives Muslims the liberty to lie under circumstances that they perceive as life threatening. They can even deny the faith, if they do not mean it in their hearts. Al-Takeyya is based on the following Quranic verse:
“Let not the believers Take for friends or helpers Unbelievers rather than believers: if any do that, in nothing will there be help from Allah: except by way of precaution (prevention), that ye may Guard yourselves from them (prevent them from harming you.) But Allah cautions you (To remember) Himself; for the final goal is to Allah.” Surah 3: 28
According to this verse a Muslim can pretend to befriend infidels (in violation of the teachings of Islam) and display adherence with their unbelief to prevent them from harming him.
Under the concept of Takeyya and short of killing another human being, if under the threat of force, it is legitimate for Muslims to act contrary to their faith. The following actions are acceptable:
* Drink wine, abandon prayers, and skip fasting during Ramadan.
* Renounce belief in Allah.
* Kneel in homage to a deity other than Allah.
* Utter insincere oaths.
The implications of the principle of Al-Takeyya
Unfortunately, when dealing with Muslims, one must keep in mind that Muslims can communicate something with apparent sincerity, when in reality they may have just the opposite agenda in their hearts. Bluntly stated, Islam permits Muslims to lie anytime that they perceive that their own well-being, or that of Islam, is threatened.
In the sphere of international politics, the question is: Can Muslim countries be trusted to keep their end of the agreements that they sign with non-Muslim nations? It is a known Islamic practice, that when Muslims are weak they can agree with most anything. Once they become strong, then they negate what they formerly vowed.
The principle of sanctioning lying for the cause of Islam bears grave implications in matters relating to the spread of the religion of Islam in the West. Muslim activists employ deceptive tactics in their attempts to polish Islam’s image and make it more attractive to prospective converts. They carefully try to avoid, obscure, and omit mentioning any of the negative Islamic texts and teachings.
An example of Islamic deception is that Muslim activists always quote the passages of the Quran from the early part of Mohammed’s ministry while living in Mecca. These texts are peaceful and exemplify tolerance towards those that are not followers of Islam. All the while, they are fully aware that most of these passages were abrogated (cancelled and replaced) by passages that came after he migrated to Medina. The replacement verses reflect prejudice, intolerance, and endorse violence upon unbelievers
In conclusion, it is imperative to understand, that Muslim leaders can use this loop-hole in their religion, to absolve them from any permanent commitment. It is also important to know that what Muslim activists say to spread Islam may not always be the whole truth. When dealing with Muslims, what they say is not the issue. The real issue is, what they actually mean in their hearts.
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