Posted on 12/07/2015 8:09:55 AM PST by nuconvert
The time has come that when people ask, “Where are the Muslim voices?†everyone should be able to say “here they are!â€
There is a buzz on social media today about a new Muslim Reform Movement, and any of you are wondering what this is all about. Here is some background: The Paris terrorism attacks seemed to be the last straw for many Muslims like us who abhor violence in the name of our faith. So we decided to do something about radical Islamist extremism growing by the day and threatening the future of our next generations.
A group of reform-minded Muslims gathered in Washington, D.C. for a brainstorming session. While we were there, the San Bernardino terror attacks took place, and we quickly realized that we have reached the tipping point. This made our work even more urgent.
This initiative was started by Dr. Zuhdi Jasser, an ex-naval officer of the US Navy and now a physician. He invited thinkers, academics, activists and two imams from Copenhagen, London, Ottawa, Toronto, Phoenix, Philadelphia and Portland to gather for a 24-hour summit.
We discussed and debated what we could do to go beyond words and start taking some action.After intense talks for two days, in which we debated terminology, ideas and theology, we came up with a declaration and a course of action.
On Dec. 4, we jointly presented the declaration at a press conference hosted at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C.:
(Video at link)
Following the press conference, some of us went to a place founded by the most diabolical country in the world which funds terrorism and is the root of our problems: the Saudi-funded mosque in Washington DC. Here, we posted the first declaration on the door – despite threats and intimidation from the administration.
A few brave men from our group led the way for us as we reclaimed our first space – three women prayed in the main section of the mosque. This is ground breaking not just for all mosques but particularly for this one. We were nearly arrested, but we persevered and left the stamp of the Muslim Reform Movement on their grounds.
The declaration is noted below with names of the signatories. This is a work in progress and our aim is to invite all our friends and neighbors – people of faith and those of no faith – to join our movement, because we can’t do this alone.
The time has come that when people ask, “Where are the Muslim voices?†everyone should be able to say “here they are!â€
(copy of Muslim Reform Movement Declaration at link)
No. It is false that all muslims in America will go along with it.
You honestly believe that? Good grief.
Inform yourself by getting to know Dr Jasser and his group, American Islamic Forum for Democracy
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Have faith Mr Tank.
That ‘Reformation’ is coming, you can read about it in Psalm 83.
Any Muslim nailing his 92 theses to the mosque door would not live to see another day.
This would be a good first approximation based on history.
It would take immense effort to erase and reinterpret the tradition. I suggested that as an academic exercise and concluded, after looking at the push backs, one might as well just evangelize Muslims. Why try to make a poop prettier?
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I agree, Muzzies, even not yet radical ones, are mostly seething with rage against America and its institutions.
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“lukewarm Muslims”
I don’t care what you call them, as long as they’re peaceful, law abiding and mind their own business.
And don’t vote for Democrats :~ )
Unless, maybe, it was a planned group feint.
He’s used to death threats
Islam can’t be fixed.
It might BE there for all I know, but your superciliousness is really wearing. The actual Christian mode is to explain with humility.
No question.
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Do you have any idea what you’re talking about?
I applaud all Muslims who seek this reformation. I don’t agree with their faith, but it’s a free country and they’re allowed to believe as they wish. The further away from violent extremism they go, the better off everyone will be.
I have specifically stated that this may be either genuine or not. But there is no use in trying to form my opinion based on a quick reading of data from a person or group.
Further, whether Dr Jasser is sincere or not, we need to wait to see the outcome of his efforts before we believe in it.
Again, the fundamental tenets of islam must be changed to reform it. That is the antithesis of the protestant reformation.
They have time to “reform” by grace through faith in Jesus, before it’s too late.
MUSLIMS on board. here is a quote for you, think on this seriously:
"""""would you rather have your Allah who tell[s] you to kill me in order to go to heaven or my Jesus who tells me to love you because I am going to heaven and wants you to be with me?"""""".
http://www.snopes.com/politics/religion/allah.asp
This has been going around in many emails, and thought it needed stating in this thread.
Until you destroy your Koran or Quran (ever how you spell it, makes not diff), that evil book, we will never believe anything you say. Simple as that. get it?
Mohammad is no more a prophet than Joseph Smith was, who do have a lot in common.
I wish them great success in their difficult task.
You are a lost cause.
Not in this case- Dr. Zuhdi Jasser really wants 'reform' but it won't go anywhere because Islam itself is immune to change. Its fundamental teachings can be ignored by social Muslims but that's not the same as reforming it.
Samuel P Huntington, 'The Clash of Civilizations':
"The fundamental problem for the West is not Islamic fundamentalism. It is Islam, a different civilization whose people are convinced of the superiority of their culture and are obsessed with the inferiority of their power.
The problem for Islam is not the CIA or the US department of Defense. It is the West, a different civilization whose people are convinced of the universality of their culture and believe that their superior, if declining, power imposes on them the obligation to extend that culture throughout the world. These are the basic ingredients that fuel conflict between Islam and the West. "
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