Why Won't The Bush Administration See The Religion Of Islam As One Of Having A 'Split Personality'???
400315
Respectful question (first answer, too).  Good example of U.S. dissent and disagreement without name-calling, rumor-mongering, or lying.  Good presentation of evidence. At the same time, I think the first answer forgot to actually read the link.\n\nIslam is in serious need of a reformation, and that is exactly what President Bush is trying to do.  He can't do it by taking on "Islam", but he can get the people to turn against each other, particularly militant against reformist.  In fact, he's doing that right now.  He doesn't want peace in Iraq.  He wants them to stand up and take out the militants!  He wants reform, so Islam can take it's place as an equal with other world religions.\n\nHe respects religious freedom, but does not tolerate terrorism.\n\nI'm looking for a Democrat with some of the same values for my party.
1112377
You forgot one group they champion; al queda.  Sadly they are finding themselves politically alligned with the most radical group in Islam.  Afterall both the liberals in America (and abroad) want the same thing as al queda - for the US to lose.
469815
I still think it's funny that even in op-ed pieces written by some of our most pretigious journalists that "Arabs" and "Muslims" are used interchangeably throughout their pieces.  One is a religion and one is a cultural group...they are NOT synonymous in the least.  There are millions of Christian and Jewish Arabs in the world along-side their Muslim brothers.  Just as well, there are millions of Turkish, Indo, Russian, and South East Asian Muslims in the world.\n\nThe problem you speak about is not necessarily a Bush problem at all, though I rarely defend that guy on anything.
642978
Firstly by appearing the truth of Islam and approving that there is nothing in Quran or the prophet Muhammed's teachings calls for terrorizing others. And secondly to approve that Islam came to orgnize people's life based on respect and giving others their rights. Finally it is very important for American imperialism to realize that the US plans & strategies that led to the war in the middle East is the main reason that Muslims there decided to react against.
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Dear Readers,\n\nTo start off with it is definetly incorrect and inhumane to judge any individual in accordance to a particular religion regardless of his identity i.e. his name may indicate he is a muslim or he himself may be stating that he is a muslim. Its just like, you have to assess the two or more entities before you reach a conclusion. \n\nTherefore, people! before judging what Islam is and the way it is being portrayed in this world throughout via these so called "jihadists or extremists" is ofcourse not the actual image that Islam shows and hence, whoever blames Islam for the actions should first investigate what Islam actually is rather then jumping off to ridiculous conclusions!!!\n\nIslam on the other hand, is a religion of peace and stability that focuses on a total submission to God and his messengers whose guidings would lead us to the straight path should we follow them and not only that, It encourages respect and dignity to other people who believe in different religions, Islam also encourages keeping good relations with family, friends and other beings around one muslim therefore how can someone claim to be a jihadist while he bombs innocent civilians and kill them. I would encourage readers to read more about islam, the holy book of quran and about messengers.\n\nComing in regards to Osama Bin Laden, I personally believe its a make up by the US Government by which they themselves fund em and start em off whereafter when they the US see that the group have been self established and are creating much known violence and supposing to "threat" the US - they then start attacking them and doing things we have seen in Afganistan and Iraq. Basically all this is a fuss created by US and the zionists and nothing else! - To sum up, Bin Laden does NOT represent Islam in any possible way instead he is a mentally retard who doesnt know what he is upto [if he ever existed that is!]\n\nAlthough i have to say the american people and the israel civilians are just as human as anybody who believe in peace and security. Its just the high level govermental personnel who are creating problems due to their power hunger and world domination.\n\nGod Save Us All!\n\nPeace!
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"One Muslin [sic] cleric who's doing his best to build bridges between the Western and Muslim worlds is Imam Faisal Abdul Rauf, the founder of the Cordoba Initiative, a multi-faith effort to increase understanding and tolerance between Islam and the United States and the West."\n\n[Shhhhhh, the NSA might be listening...]
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The ruling system that emanates from Islam is neither theocratic nor republic. It's unique; Islam is not being implemented in it's totality anywhere in the world. The misconception is that countries such as Saudia Arabia and Iran can be considered Islamic states, however, that is not the case. Furthermore, the Islamic state permits it's citizens to practice other religions, in contrast, to what was just conveyed earlier by the other person. If your intention is to attain a better grasp of the ruling system under Islam then I recommend the book that I inputed under the heading "Source(s)" in the bottom. I hope I was to some avail in respect to your inquiry.
844474
That is a simplistic view. I think there are more dynamics involved with there beleifs however. I think with any organized religion.....it cannot be defined with just one sentance.
728982
Nada, nil, just goes to show how deeply committed the Muslims are in the Islamic religion.  Too bad Pres Bush did not study or absorbed in his limited intelligence the history of the crusades, now we are bogged in Iraq and at the end, if there is an end, the sacrifices of the mained and the deaths of the US troops would have been for nothing.
1059855
All of the great religions were brought for peace, including Islam. It is the misunderstandings of their followers that lead to war in the name of religion. The processes which cause a reevaluation of people's prejudices are speeding up lately due to the shrinking of the world with rapid communication (such as the internet) and lots of travel and migration. So, I think all religions, including Islam, are going to come to terms with one another, and it won't take as long as it did in the past. Of course, that doesn't mean it won't be a bit rocky along the way!
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This would seem an absurd notion. For one just as Christianity & Judaism are divided into multiple sects  So to is Islam divided into two major sects and several minor ones like the Druse of Lebanon. Islam is far from a monolith. In fact Islam was one of the more tolerant of the 3 major Mono-theistic  faiths through much of it's history. In fact during the Spanish Inquisition many of Europe's Jews Fled to Muslim Turkey where they were allowed to to practice freely.\n\nThat said Islam has always had a more militant element than either Christianity or Judaism. Fundamentalist within Islam Have used this militant past to justify a resurgence of militant  behavior in order to reestablish regional caliphates and ultimately the the goal is to reestablish the grand caliphate which would reunite all Muslims under one faith and institute Sharia Law throughout the Muslim world. Many, if not most, of the Islamic fundamentalist sects reject outright the broader interpretation of Jihad as an inner struggle to surrender to the will of Allah. They favor the more literal interpretation of Jihad which is Literally force surrender to Allah's will.\nIn Sum, Are most Muslims terrorist likely not But if you ask are most Fundamentalist Muslims in support of terror and other forceful means the answer would be yes.
157244
islam as a religion isnt the problem.radical extremist have hi-jacked a country and its people! slowly but surely neighboring countries have been handled the same way.I just want to clear up a misconception about suicide bombers.It isnt always suicide, when your family is held randsom and the only way to insure their safe release is to blow yourself up, come on,I would do the same. I am a democrat and not a huge Bush fan but we cannot stop trying to weed out the evil regimes. On this, I know it is the only way to give the gift of freedom that Americans and many other countries are born with and take for granted. breaking down walls and making sure that free trade and more than one ideology is the only solution.
1033855
Because it's easy to do... And you have to admit, both sides are guilty of this.  How many times have we seen certain Muslims complain about Americans, yet call them all Christians and say "How Christ-Like", yet really have no idea how many of the Christians interpret their own religion.  \nThis is one battle neither side is going to win and the battle will never end, because no one has the nerve to actually say "we could be wrong".
724771
Not to be bias but I seem to see two sides to Islam. One that is supposely about peace while the other is about terror. I don't know which one to believe. I'm just gona watch my back when i'm around a muslim.\n\nWhat are we suppose to think when we see people screaming death to Isreal and dancing in the streets when Americans die in the thousands???? If muslims are so peaceful then why don't they try to show it more??? I see more bad then good....
481426
This is a fair question to ask. If Bush bases his personal integrity around his religious beliefs, then acting in a duplicitous way casts both him and his beliefs in a very negative light. This then becomes a political issue.\n\nBut, does anyone seriously believe Bush?
10227
Nobody is against muslims ... its just that the majority of terrorists are muslims ... there are some people who are against muslims just cause they think every muslim is a terrorist but i have some muslim friends n once you(people) get to know them you(people) will definitely change your opinions about muslims ... n about bush well i havnt met him and i dont know whats going on his mind but he has made some really good decisions for america ... so i'll put it this way ... SO FAR NOT TOO BAD ;)
321977
Are you kidding?  Factions WITHIN each of those religions contradict each other you can't expect separate religions to agree on anything!