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Columbus, Ohio, native, Sunni Muslim fights in Global War on Terrorism (as a MARINE!)
Marine Corps News ^ | July 27, 2005 | Cpl. Ken Melton

Posted on 07/27/2005 4:47:32 PM PDT by SandRat

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Many of the people he talks to do not follow the insurgents’ belief in a jihad (holy war) on America and they do not believe in any religious wars between the Sunni and Shia.

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“I trust in our leaders’ decisions,” Rahman said with a smile. “I will continue to do my job the best I can, through my actions, my faith will be redeemed, and my country will be safe.”

1 posted on 07/27/2005 4:47:33 PM PDT by SandRat
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To: 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub; Kathy in Alaska; Fawnn; HiJinx; Radix; Spotsy; Diva Betsy Ross; ...

USMC ping


2 posted on 07/27/2005 4:47:59 PM PDT by SandRat (Duty, Honor, Country. What else needs to be said?)
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To: SandRat

Something for the kill all Muslims crowd to chew on.


3 posted on 07/27/2005 4:53:18 PM PDT by FierceKulak
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Something for the kill all Muslims crowd to chew on.

And from Columbus Ohio too. So all of the people that think the City is a $hithole because of it's stupid mayor and the city council can chew on that too.
4 posted on 07/27/2005 4:55:55 PM PDT by MikefromOhio (Proud member of Planet ManRam)
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To: FierceKulak

What was the name of that other muslim Marine who deserted and turned up in Jordan and who is still being investigated...?


5 posted on 07/27/2005 4:57:04 PM PDT by lancer (If you are not with us, you are against us!)
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To: FierceKulak

I'm not part of the kill all Muslims crowd, but I'm no fan of that religion. Alot of ugly things have been done in the name of Islam and it's going to take time to undo the damage done to its reputation.


6 posted on 07/27/2005 4:58:39 PM PDT by Arpege92 ("I am happy, be it yourselves." - Pope John Paul II)
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To: SandRat

That is nice to hear. Many people have indicated that Islam's condemnation of terrorism would be better received if they put their money where their mouths are, so to speak.

Good to see that this young man is doing just that!


7 posted on 07/27/2005 4:59:34 PM PDT by GatorGirl (God Bless Pope Benedict XVI)
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To: SandRat

One out of over 1 billion Muslims.


8 posted on 07/27/2005 5:06:14 PM PDT by datura (Molon Labe)
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To: GatorGirl

Most possible this guy never read Quran to understand what it says. When I was a kid, I used to read quran in Arabic but never was motivated to investigate and interpret what each Sura means. Until, I understood the meanings of these Sura, I also thought Islam is gooood!!! Fortunate, I put my lethargic brain to some work. I no more believe in what I believed and started, since when I turned 22 yrs, believing in what I didn't believe prior to 22 yrs of age.


9 posted on 07/27/2005 5:14:43 PM PDT by velocityguy
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To: SandRat
Excellent post. Thank you!

I get sick of the thinly veiled racism/violence around here.

Kill them ALL? Really??

I notice that no one is brave/stupid enough to advocate that on this thread in the face of the truth.

Not so brave when it comes to saying we should kill this Marine now.....just because he is a Muslim.... are they??

10 posted on 07/27/2005 5:34:54 PM PDT by ohioWfan ("If My people, which are called by My name, will humble themselves and pray.....")
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You'd rather cheer the "kill all the infidels" crowd? Choose up your side.

This Marine sounds like an honorable and decent man. There were honorable and decent Japanese and Germans fighting for our side in World War II, too. Just as was true in those cases, It is an ideology and world view that is dangerous in this instance, an ideology and world view that inflames a substantial minority of fanatics to attack and try to kill us and that leads a clear majority of all other Muslims to passively acquiesce to the goals and methods of the Jihadists, or to cheer them on.

This Marine's attitude is far too rarely found among even moderate Muslims worldwide. I hope for his sake, our sake, indeed the whole world's sake that his attitude takes root and grows into a majority view.

11 posted on 07/27/2005 5:46:35 PM PDT by JCEccles
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What in the world are you ranting about?


12 posted on 07/27/2005 5:47:53 PM PDT by JCEccles
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To: velocityguy
On your home page I see that you read a book by Robert Spencer called Onward Muslim SoldiersI think.

Have you read his The Politically Incorrect Guide to Islam (and the Crusades)? I keep seeing that book and wondering if it would be a good and true explanation.

13 posted on 07/27/2005 5:50:26 PM PDT by AUsome Joy
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Haven't you been on all the threads lately where freepers have been advocating ridding the world of all Muslims?

If you had been, you would know what in the world I am 'ranting' about....

I actually had an argument with several people who advocated killing all the women and children, saying that none of them was 'innocent.'

And here's "one of them" who's saving those sorry freepers' skins from people who want them dead.

Ironic that the 'kill all Muslims' crowd around here isn't doing so on this particular thread.....

14 posted on 07/27/2005 6:28:46 PM PDT by ohioWfan ("If My people, which are called by My name, will humble themselves and pray.....")
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As the Marines with 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment continue their fight in the Global War on Terrorism, most of them think of it as business and not personal.

However, for some Marines who are of the Islamic faith, the war in Iraq hits a personal note. Cpl. Mohammed N. Rahman, who is a Sunni Muslim, fights not only to free the people of Iraq from the insurgents grip and to protect his country (America), but also to redeem his beloved religion.

“This is a personal offense, not only to me but others who share my faith,” said the 23-year-old infantryman with 2nd Platoon, Company L. “The insurgents have scarred the image of my religion.”

15 posted on 07/27/2005 7:47:15 PM PDT by Calpernia (Breederville.com)
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Cpl. Mohammed N. Rahman, who is a Sunni Muslim, fights not only to free the people of Iraq from the insurgents grip and to protect his country (America), but also to redeem his beloved religion.


But But! How can this be? I mean all REAL freeper and true blue yankee doddle dandy Americans KNOW that all Muslims only live to kill us infidels.
Oh I'm so confused


16 posted on 07/27/2005 8:51:40 PM PDT by Valin (The right to do something does not mean that doing it is right.)
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It is sad when we see our own buy propaganda.


17 posted on 07/27/2005 8:57:09 PM PDT by Calpernia (Breederville.com)
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To: Calpernia

Thanks for the ping.


18 posted on 07/27/2005 8:58:49 PM PDT by GOPJ (A person who will lie for you, will lie against you.)
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To: Calpernia

Thanks for the ping!


19 posted on 07/27/2005 9:05:45 PM PDT by Alamo-Girl
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To: SandRat

BTTT!!!!!!!


20 posted on 07/28/2005 3:06:21 AM PDT by E.G.C.
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