Split that nearly in half, and that would be a more accurate number.
The Black Muslims are heavily involved in what you might remember as a name from the 60's. The New Black Panther Party. The original Black Panther Party was a bit marxist in nature. The NEW Black Panther Party, however, is HEAVILY influenced by NOI activists.
A bit marxist? All of their underwear was the color red.
Moreover, what also needs to be remembered is that for every MEMBER of the Nation of Islam, there are probably three to four SYMPATHIZERS with them, not Muslims, not as disciplined, but definitely brothers. Moreover, Farrakhan is notorious for his alliances with black CHURCHES, and black MINISTERS, and has spoken before many black CHRISTIAN congregations.
True. There are quite a few "fellow travelers" around the NOI. But the author can't have it both ways. If sympathizers with the NOI don't actually belong to it, then they are not "definitely brothers." It's just like my collegiate fraternity days. Sure, we had "hangers-on," but they weren't "frats" usually because they lacked the GPA or did not have the intestinal fortitude to cross those blazing hot sands.
She rightly highlights the allegiances of so-called Christian ministers and Farrakhan. It's inexcusable. That's what I call bringing "strange fire" to your pulpit.
Think about how violent many Black neighborhoods are and how many of these young men have turned this violence upon one another. Then imagine the Crips and the Bloods and all the rest of the "gangstas" uniting to turn the gun on America.
Yeah, you can "imagine" it. But that's all it is when it comes down to street thugs. They are motivated by money, not some misguided political or religious cause. I'm not telling the reader what I heard. I'm telling the reader what I know.
The black people you see integrated into American society wanted to be integrated and accepted into it. The Nation of Islam, however, doesn't WANT integration. They are segregationists of the highest order. And to them, most of YOU are still "Devils".
No argument from me on this point. None at all.
The thing which makes NOI Muslims particularly dangerous is their discipline. They are probably the most disciplined black people in America, and among the most disciplined Muslims in the world. There is a security arm of NOI called the Fruit of Islam, which is one of the best trained militias in the country. Most of these people have been preparing for the day they GET to do what John Muhammad apparently HAS done. The training camp in Alabama frequently by many Black Muslims is reported to be linked to Al Qaeda.
This is worthy of paying attention. I don't have any proof one way or the other. It is, however, extremely plausible.
The remainder of the article is in the same vein. She raises very cogent points. But you'd be crazy to think that I don't find her tone "alarming." Either way, don't tread on me.
No mercy.
Coming soon: Tha SYNDICATE.