I like your views. I think you speak for Islam better than anyone. You are the first Muslim that I know of...to actually say something like this:
"And it is very understandable for me that people with a new found awareness about islam and Muslims find these things very disturbing..and honestlly WHO WOULDNT...." (refering to another beheading)
Western people really appreciate such a candid comment.
You are a very fair-minded person and I respect you for it. I just want to clarify that I'm not of the opinion that all or even most Muslims are bad people or capable of such violence.
However, I think there is a sizable minority that doesn't condemn religious violence committed around the world. I have a good understanding about why Muslims are silent but I won't delve into that right now.
Hussamf, I think you would agree there is a militant side of Islam. We see it everyday. Saudi Arabia even has a sword on their flag! I know you disagree but, beheadings are in some way related to Islam. Some aspects of Islam are very much stuck in medieval times.
Think about this...
If you reverse the situation in Thailand...say there is a Bhuddist population (5%) in Saudi Arabia living in the far North or South of the country. Everyday these Bhuddists are running around killing teachers, police, burning down schools, beheading Imams, etc. Do you think for a second that Saudi Arabia would tolerate this? Everyone knows there wouldn't be anymore Bhuddists living there within weeks. Bye bye Bhuddists.
But the Thais put up with this.
Hey I'm venting now. I'm just presenting ideas and alternative views, that's all.
Hussamf if I still lived in Qatar I would take you up on the offer.
I like your views. I think you speak for Islam better than anyone. You are the first Muslim that I know of...to actually say something like this:
"And it is very understandable for me that people with a new found awareness about islam and Muslims find these things very disturbing..and honestlly WHO WOULDNT...." (refering to another beheading)
Western people really appreciate such a candid comment.
You are a very fair-minded person and I respect you for it. I just want to clarify that I'm not of the opinion that all or even most Muslims are bad people or capable of such violence.
However, I think there is a sizable minority that doesn't condemn religious violence committed around the world. I have a good understanding about why Muslims are silent but I won't delve into that right now.
Hussamf, I think you would agree there is a militant side of Islam. We see it everyday. Saudi Arabia even has a sword on their flag! I know you disagree but, beheadings are in some way related to Islam. Some aspects of Islam are very much stuck in medieval times.
Think about this...
If you reverse the situation in Thailand...say there is a Bhuddist population (5%) in Saudi Arabia living in the far North or South of the country. Everyday these Bhuddists are running around killing teachers, police, burning down schools, beheading Imams, etc. Do you think for a second that Saudi Arabia would tolerate this? Everyone knows there wouldn't be anymore Bhuddists living there within weeks. Bye bye Bhuddists.
But the Thais put up with this.
Hey I'm venting now. I'm just presenting ideas and alternative views, that's all.
Hussamf if I still lived in Qatar I would take you up on the offer.
I hope I've toned down my rhetoric.