Re: [TruthTalk] Not Going to Criticize This?

[Lance Muir]

Christine:The following is an edited response to an edit of your post: Noone appreciates criticism and, I do mean noone! When that which you revere is criticised, it matters more. It (Islam), historically, is no more 'bloodthirsty' than Christianity. Check the history. We should not shrink back from questioning the beliefs of 'fomenters'. Who among you cannot take 'The Passion of the Christ', 'The Last Temptation of Christ', 'Screendoor Jesus'. 'The Apostle', 'Leap of Faith', 'Looking for One-Eyed Jesus' etc.?   Here's another story for those who wish to do the research: 'Ruby Bridges'. Who threatened her and, her family's lives? (hint 'believers') ----- Original Message ----- From: Christine Miller To: TruthTalk@mail.innglory.org Sent: February 27, 2006 17:49 Subject: [TruthTalk] Not Going to Criticize This? Just came across this article. I am curious as to whether it would be rude to criticize such behavior. Lance, I recognize that you are correct: criticizing Islam poses a serious risk, as we have seen from the rioting around the world in response to these cartoon wars. These riots show how dangerous this religion is, how blood thirsty. We should not shrink back from questioning their beliefs. To do so would be to allow them rule over their opposition. And believe me, they mean to do so, with or without our pacified acquiescence. Do you not see the importance of questioning everything? Even at the expense of a few hurt feelings? What kind of God is Allah that he cannot take a few cartoons? Anyhow, here is a touching article about a mother and her daughter. And some children in a hospital. http://israelnationalnews.com/news.php3?id=99327 Al-Bas intended to bomb Be'er Sheva's Soroka Hospital outpatient clinic, where she had been receiving regular treatments for serious burns on 45 percent of her body resulting from a gas stove explosion in her home. The failed bomber later told Israeli television that her greatest wish was to kill 30 to 50 Israelis, including children. The hospital attack would likely have killed or maimed the very Israeli doctor who had saved her life. Al-Bas' mother said in the PA TV interview that she knew that her daughter had wanted to be a martyr since she was a little girl, but had not encouraged her - not because she opposed the idea of suicide bombing, but because Wafa was female. "If it was a boy, I would have supported, but since she is a girl I discouraged," she said. Yahoo! Mail Bring photos to life! New PhotoMail makes sharing a breeze.