13.5.04
Things That Shouldn't Have to be Said
I really, really wish that it wasn't necessary, every time there's a barbarous act of terrorism committed by terrorists who happen to be Muslim fanatics, for every non-insane Muslim (i.e., 99.99% of Muslims) to stand up and say how this latest act "is not representative of or consistent with Islam."
I don't think it's a contradiction that at the same time I DO wish that more Jews would stand up every time Israel/Ariel Sharon does something awful and say, "This is not representative of or consistent with Judaism.
ALSO: Interesting fact No. 1 for American Christians as-yet-unaware of these things: Muslims also think Jesus was a pretty cool guy.
I don't think it's a contradiction that at the same time I DO wish that more Jews would stand up every time Israel/Ariel Sharon does something awful and say, "This is not representative of or consistent with Judaism.
ALSO: Interesting fact No. 1 for American Christians as-yet-unaware of these things: Muslims also think Jesus was a pretty cool guy.
perma-linky posted by jkd : 09:37
