[justshe]

Thank you for posting those articles. The amount of anti-muslim rhetoric on these boards has been multiplying expotentially lately. It would appear there is a now a new category where blatant bigotry and racism is not only accepted, but is actually being cheered by many.

It has to stop. It is based on an irrational fear that is grounded in ignorance, imo. And I fully expect to be flamed.

I abhor the violence we have experienced....but I refuse to use a broad-brush to damn ALL based on the behavior of a radical sect that has bastardized their religion in order advance their sick agenda.

[nunya bidness]

Faiths have been hijacked throughout history and the faithful have borne the brunt of the responsability.

This time is no different, except that in this case the faithful have been less than forthcoming in their defense.

More muslims need to address the issue. Not just here but in the countries where standing up to radicals will cost them their lives.

When that happens Islam will find its center.

[Thorondir]

I hope you are not including me in that blanket smear. You know I criticize the problems inherent in Islam, not ALL Muslims themselves. I hope you see the difference.

BTW: Islam is a religion, not a race, so racism is not a word that applies to this case.

I think the religion stinks, as evidenced by its defining documents and its unparralleled bloody track record in human history. There is nothing like it. There is NO moral equivalence.

Thank you for your consideration.

[nightdriver]

"It has to stop. It is based on an irrational fear that is grounded in ignorance, imo."

Check back in when you can show us evidence of a prayer or sermon from any mosque in America where they ask for "Allah" to bless America.