I would like to posit that the intent of the video "conversion" was not to actually claim the two hostages were truly converted to the ways of Islam. Rather, it was a show by the Islamofascists of how they can get the West to become subordinate to Allah by the point of a gun. It was a show of strength and superiority for all the world to see on Fox News. Millions of Muslims are heartened and inspired to see yet another great symbolic victory by the servants of Allah. It matters not what you or I (as infidels) think of the tape. It served its purpose in motivating more kidnappings, beheadings, and bombs.
You exhibit a full understanding. May I recommend perusing the breaking news thread? Anyone even suggesting that these events were a landmark victory for radical Islam was thrashed unmercifully.
That's an interesting point. You may be right.
I posted much the same thing yesterday.
Tiny point of disagreement---I think they care more that we submit to Muslims than to Allah.