Unquestionably. The question is, where is this particular direction leading us? Specifically, is President Bush correct in his assessment or is he merely being politically correct for the sake of a media and an opposition party which seeks any opportunity, real or imagined, to dispute his leadership?
While I agree with many Christian leaders that Islam is a gutter religion bent on violence and world dominance, I do not believe that should be the official policy of the United States...a nation founded on religious freedom.
I don't see this as an "official policy" issue, but merely the words of some Christian leaders vs. the words of the President of the US. Like you, I have concerns about Islam. I just wonder whether it was necessary for the President to say anything at all.
While I agree with many Christian leaders that Islam is a gutter religion bent on violence and world dominance, I do not believe that should be the official policy of the United States...a nation founded on religious freedom.
This is a difficult position to sustain, especially in the face of so much Muslim-authored death and destruction -- but it's the right one. Thanks for this concise articulation. I should remind myself of it from time to time.
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Francis W. Porretto
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And so, we stumble upon yet another seed of self-destruction carried by the Western nations. Absolute freedom for those who want to and will destroy us after destroying first our lofty ideas about freedom. (See under 'political correctness'.) Another fine mess...