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I am far from being an expert on Islam but my husband has been reading quite a bit about Islam lately, the Koran as well as several research books on Islam. From what he has shared with me, it's my understanding that true Islam is radical and extreme teachings are the true teachings of Islam.

Time4Atlas2Shrug wrote:

-"It is very difficult for them to denounce jihadist terrorism because their prophet engaged in the same actions. Their holy book advocates beheadings for infidels. The Koran requires Muslims to engage in jihad with infidels if they do not convert or accept dhimmitude (unbelievers agreeing to live under Islmic law).

For the "moderate" Muslim community to publicly condemn the actions of terrorists would be to condemn the literal practice of Islam. This religion is facing a serious crisis, in my opinion."

-I agree, this religion is facing a serious crisis here in the US. "Moderate" Muslims here are in a pickle. If they lived in Muslim countries I wonder how "moderate" they could and would be in view of the fact that as "moderates" they would be viewed as friends of the infidels and there would be repercussions. I believe that "moderates" Muslims here have been influenced and affected by our teachings and society and by the freedom they experience.

This is not to take away from some that are moderate because it's their nature to be moderate and they lack bloodthirstiness. I am not saying that every Muslim is on a par with those decapitating people but their religion is.

Another observation: Chemist_Geek wrote quoting Al Waidh:

"What silence?
"As scholars, we condemn any hostility that restricts the freedom of people of any religion, whether by unjustifiably holding or kidnapping them, especially what is going on with the two French journalists, and we also condemn the killing of innocent people and ask their killers what guilt did they have," said Al Waidh concerning killing and kidnapping foreigners."

Please note that Al Waidh started his denunciation with the words As scholars. Note he did not say As Muslims. Also please note the comment especially what is going on with the 2 French Journalists. I don't believe this statement has the strength against Terrorism that it pretends to especially when it comes to America.