[Justin Thyme]

Excellent piece. This is the thorough explanation to which we hear reference on TV about the peaceful Islam. A recent PBS special talked long and hard about the history of Islam, and the way in which it benefited with world with things like the introduction of the scientific method, creation of hosptials, etc. Of course, it also seriously glossed over the negative and violent parts....

I do believe that being radical and militant is not a prerequisite for Muslims. And that there is a side to it that is peaceful and tolerant.

The real sad thing is that the views expressed by Dr. Khan have by and large been the unspoken side. There may be a few religious leaders who have made a point to distance from terrorism and violence, and some have condemned the 9/11 attacks. It just seems like it's been a silent minority, rather than the silent majority, which I think it might really be.

Hopefully more religious and political leaders in the Islamic world will follow Dr. Khan's lead.

[XBob]

"The real sad thing is that the views expressed by Dr. Khan have by and large been the unspoken side. "

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Hopefully more religious and political leaders in the Islamic world will follow Dr. Khan's lead. 21 posted on 10/12/01 12:19 PM Pacific by Justin Thyme

well, it's now three months laters, and this is the only realistic islamic article i have found.

TOTALLY PATHETIC - A PATHETIC RELIGION, WHICH GENERATES PATHETIC RESULTS.