This is Page 3 of America's World Challenges.
In the section “AMERICAS RELIGIONS” I expressed the following:
When was the word "Muslim"
changed to mean "enemy"? I often see the word Muslim used in this context.
Last I knew, a Muslim is an adherent of Islam which
is the religion articulated by the Qur’an. Islam, as a religion, is just as valid as your religion and on a
world basis, almost as large.
I am getting more concerned about
this particular issue every day!
The recent mass murder at Ft. Hood was absolutely terrible.
It was committed by an American Army Major who also happens to be Muslim. To hear many of the people
in the media, the next time you see a Muslim you had better duck!
Concerns are being expressed
regarding other Muslims in the military, etc.
My problem is this.
When the Washington snipers were in action (the leader was recently
put to death) I did not hear a word about them being Christian.
The
Virginia Tech killing of 32 people, by a young Korean student, was worse. He was raised in the Christian
church. No comment on Christianity followed.
There have
been many serious mass murders but the religion of the perpetrator is seldom mentioned or considered.
Our arrogance and constant habit of attacking other major cultures and religions is dangerous! People
should realize when a much stronger group threatens a smaller
group, the smaller group
will usually turn to terror tactics.
The bottom
line on this subject is this:
Do not turn
this into an International Religious Crusade! There are many very large religions in the world with Islam
being the second largest. Here is what Islam looks like around the world.
Please continue on to America's Challenges Page 4 for the table.
