The Ticking Bomb-Part 1

It is said that the best defense is an offense. In the case of the growing threat of radical Jihadists I would say that this statement is very true. But we here in America are once again so lax that we are falling asleep at the wheel. Many
have fell back into an inactive mode since 9/11. No further attacks have occurred here in the States since that September morning and I think that many of us must have that great feeling of safety and comfort once again. Please, do not get too comfortable and relaxed because this is just what our enemies want.

It is high time we here in the Western world wake up to the deficient view of violence within and among the common interest groups of the Islamic
world. Oh yes, I do understand that there are peaceful Muslims. However, I also know that there are more than a few radical extremists diligently at work plotting to either exterminate us or strong arm us to their religion and their way of living and thinking. And many Muslims that do not personally kill and maim, but supply support in some way or another, whether it be with silence, or donations of money.


Now let me just say from the onset that I am neither a hate monger nor am I calling on Christians to wage physical war with Islam. This is not how Christians are to behave. As Christians we are to love the sinner yet hate the sin. To venture outside the realm of God’s commands found within His word would make us worse than the evilness that can be found within this world. However that is by no means an excuse to be passive in terms of defense and safety of Americans lives and interests around the world. I will also say that if you think that the United States is now free from this violent brand of evil influence, you dead wrong! Consider these
very interesting excerpts from a writer and former terrorist from the Wall Street Journal,The Trouble With Islam
Opinion Journal, by the Wall Street Journal, USA
Apr. 3, 2007 Opinion
Tawfik Hamid
The Author of, “The Roots of Jihad
Quote; “As a former member of Jemaah Islamics, a group led by al Qaeda’s second in command, Ayman alZawahiri, I know firsthand that the inhumane teaching in Islamics ideology can transform a young, benevolent mind into that of a terrorist. Without confronting the ideological roots of radical Islam it will be impossible to combat it.”
In other words, the worse thing we can do is ignore this scourge that is infiltrating every corner of this earth. I guarantee that the 9-11 attacks on the W.T.C. will seem like child’s play if we do not act in some sensible manner soon.Mr. Hamid goes on to say;
“Yet it is ironic and discouraging that many non-Muslim, Western intellectuals–who unceasingly claim to support human rights–have become
obstacles to reforming Islam. Political correctness among Westerners obstructs unambiguous criticism of Shariah’s inhumanity. They find socioeconomic or political excuses for Islamics
terrorism such as poverty, colonialism, discrimination or the existence of Israel. What incentive is there for Muslims to demand reform when Western “progressives” pave the way for Islamics barbarity? Indeed, if the problem is not one of religious beliefs, it leaves one to wonder why Christians who live among Muslims under
identical circumstances refrain from contributing to wide-scale, systematic campaigns of terror.”
I would hope that every watery eyed spineless liberal reads this mans words very carefully.
This is not a fellow trying to cash in on his past. You can sense that he truly cares. He is sounding the early warning signal and we better pay close attention to him and others like him. Here is one final warning from Mr. Hamid;
“Western appeasement of their
Muslim communities has exacerbated the problem. During the four-month period after the publication of the Muhammad cartoons in a Danish
magazine, there were comparatively few violent demonstrations by Muslims. Within a few days of the Danish magazine’s formal apology, riots erupted throughout the world. The apology had been perceived by Islamic as weakness and concession.”
Now heres an extremely unpleasant and unsettling example of the appeasement to Muslims Mr. Hamid is talking about. The U.K. is setting a very foolish precedent in their quest to make their ever increasing Islamic population happy;
Evening Standard, UK
Apr. 2, 2007
“Schools
are dropping the Holocaust from history lessons to avoid offending Muslim pupils, a Government-backed study has revealed. It found some
teachers are reluctant to cover the atrocity for fear of upsetting students whose beliefs include Holocaust denial.
There is also resistance to tackling the 11th century Crusades – where Christians fought Muslim armies for control of Jerusalem – because lessons often
contradict what is taught in local mosques.The findings have prompted claims that some schools are using history ‘as a vehicle for promoting
political correctness’.It found some teachers are dropping courses covering the Holocaust at the earliest opportunity over fears Muslim
pupils might express anti-Semitic and anti-Israel reactions in class.”

Can you believe this? Lets just drop history from our schools so as not to upset Muslim students. We surely would not want to offend this poor
misunderstood minority group now would we? Let’s just drop courses from curriculum rather than teach truth. Lets just let these Muslim children
believe a lie so they can hate us even more! History is history and it cannot be changed no matter who it offends. The Holocaust is history and a lesson for all people to know about and spread so that it does
not happen ever again. Millions died, but we don’t want to offend any group of people that does not want to deal with it. This is the
propaganda of those who would want to rule the world as did Hitler.

Gary “Ansol”

 

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7 Comments on “The Ticking Bomb-Part 1”

  1. carolinebankler Says:

    Isn’t it amazing – how one could use arguments that are just valid for his own part. I mean, this author says that “sometimes the best deffence is an offence”. And by that he suggests that the western world should go on harder, more offensive, on the muslim world. (only this categorizing in “two worlds” is questionable in it self). But to choose this strategy, to denfend one self by being offensive, is exactly what som people from the “muslim world” did. And then it was wrong!? I absolutely don’t say that it was right, and I don’t think there are excuses for any kind of terror act, but why is it here suggested that it would be right for the christians or “west” to be offensive, but not for the muslims?
    We find the same paradox in the writings about culture and religion. The author seems troubled about how the muslims try to spread their culture, religion and ” way of thinking and way of living”. But how big is that “threat”, compared to the imperialism and mental colonialism driven by many americans? If there is one culture and one way of thinking that more than any other is forced upon poeple all over the world, it have to be the american-western european one. I am myself swedish, and I love my country and I’am very proud over the society and the values we have here – but I’m not too convinced that it’s possible to applicate it on every other culture in the world. Not possible, nor meaningful.
    So, even if the muslim world have a lot of problems to handle (and it’s impossible to talk about ONE muslim world here), I’m not sure that “we” have the right to tell them exectly what to do. Especially not if we speak with bombs and violence.
    It was extremly tragic to see the two towers fall, and I feel very sorry for those 3000 who lost thier lifes that day. But it also tragic to see the never ending violence in Iraq, and I feel just as sorry for the over 600 000 that have died since Bush started that war. This is just one example of many that somehow tells the world that one american life is worth as much as 200 muslim lifes… How can that be justice??

  2. salahudin Says:

    yeah! and there’s nothing hypocritical about christians trying to influence education by including their faith based curriculums like intelligent design, into our education system!

    w00t!

  3. Gary "Ansol" Says:

    I appreciate all thoughts and comments from people of all walks of life. While we may not agree on everything, dialogue is most important. I will say to the 2 that have posted comments that they have essentially missed my point, and that may be my fault. I do not espouse nor condone violence in any fashion. I do emphasize education that starts in the home. I also do not propose to mix politics with religion, or public classrooms. However, Intellegent design as a counterpoint to evolution should be a chose as neither side of the debate can be proven without a shadow of doubt. But even here, I would say that Intellegent design should be a chose in private schools and colleges, not in public schools where citizens fund the nessessary monies through taxes.
    When all is said and done folks, keep in mind that this is a Christian Blog site where opinion will be presented in Biblical ideals and principles. I hope to be able to express myself a little better with part 2 of The Ticking Bomb.
    Gary “Ansol”

  4. carolinebankler Says:

    Okey.. Maybe we misunderstand eachother very easily, and I’m glad to read that it wasn’t as much a call for a violent reaction as I thought. But I have to comment two more things; First of all – I am very sceptical to all types of education that “forms” the children into a determined kind of person, with a personality and values, not developed in and by themselves, but directly applicated on them by grownups. I don’t mean that it is good, nor possible, to have a totally “opinionfree” education. Maybe it’s etnocentrical, and probably because of my own childhood and education, but I think it’s important to teach about democracy, equality between every person, civil rights and so on.. Our schools should be as openminded as possible, have respect for every person, and mainly give the students the tools to be free thinkers themselves!
    This liberal ideas that I suggest should be taught are of course political values in some sense, and perhaps it therefore is a paradox to say that the schools should be free of for exemple religious values/profiles? But that’s still my opinion.
    Secondly – you say you don’t want to mix religion with politics. And by that it’s your turn to be etnocentric. Especially in the discussion about christian and west “vs.” the muslim world, that typically westernized faiblesse for categorization will soon be a problem for the dialouge. To set apart religion and politics is something that we have learn to do in the west. Ever since the Enlightment we have been told that religion and politics are two different things, and should not be mixed up (just as you say). But among many muslims, this way of thinking and categorizing is very unfamiliar. For many of them religion and politics ARE the same – it’s one thing, have always been and should always be. The Quran says a lot about the society and how it should be ruled and what a good citizen is, and therefore it’s natural to consider religion and politics as one united thing. At least as something intimatly linked. This causes a lot of problem when west are tring to analyze the radical and violent islamistic groups and are discussing whether it’s about religion OR politics OR social- economic facts etc. It’s very important to not simplify the cause/causes, find ONE reason, and then blame it all on this (for exemple the religion). It’s especially importent scince the belived cause determine the fight against it. Don’t you think?

    (Ps. my english is far from perfect as you can see, but I hope you understand me anyway and that it dosen’t stop me from expressing my toughts and opinions. 🙂

  5. carolinebankler Says:

    ps. again: why have you choosen that picture??

  6. ansol Says:

    Thank you once again for your fine comments and opinions. By the way Caoline, your English is very fluent and concise.
    Firstly, I am glad that you now understand that I was not preaching violence upon any peoples. I am a Christian as I’m sure you have gathered. And as a Christian I could never hate nor call on others to hate. The New Testament is a Testament of love in it’s purist form. It is also about serving as a worker for Christ. And that can only be done with words and example. Yes, my aim is to plant a seed of Christianity as much as I can, however, it is through peace and love that I do this. My point in writing, The Ticking Bomb, is that radical Islam instills hate and violence in the children they raise. It is not a religion of peace, as some of their own (Muslims) will tell you. With that said I will try and answer your first question.
    There is no ethnic group that is superior to another. We are all Gods children created in His image and He loves each and every soul that has, or does now exist upon this earth that He also created. Now, that being said, it is impossible to raise a child within a household without instilling within the child the many belief’s and traditions that will reside within that home. Now there are many important aspects to be considered having said that. For example, I raised my 3 children, (or tried) with strong moral values. It was, and still is to this day my prayer that this moral teaching works to their benifit. There is right and there is wrong. There is no denying that statement. For example, it is wrong to hate. By the same token it is right to love. It is impssible to not have influence on your children. And it is impossible to let them learn everything on their own. In my case, being a Christian, I tried to follow what the Bible tells me: Proverbs 22:6, ” Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.” Ephsians 6:4, ” And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.” To rear your children in this manner not only shows love toward God, but also to the child and society.There is much more, but those 2 verses should suffice.
    To answer your second question, I have not said that our quest is West vs. Muslims. We have a real and terrifying situation with, “Radical Terrorists,” that just happen to be Muslims however. As I stated in my post, I have an enjoyable association with Muslims right here where I live. They for the most part deplore the terrorists ideals and their ignorant understanding of the Koran. However, the point I am making you yourself have touched upon in your second question as well. When you say that the Muslims view politics and religion as one and the same, you are speaking of the ultra-conservative Islam such as what you find in the Taliban, and Iran for instance.
    I have decided to post a 3rd part to my article and with that you may understand a little better whereof I speak.
    Once again, thank you,
    Gary “Ansol”
    Oh, I used that picture because the girls are students. As you can see, there are no males. This is taboo in some or all of the Muslim world. That in itself shows non-tolerance in the Islamic world. Here is something for you to consider from one who knows; http://www.faithfreedom.org/Articles/SKM/jihad.htm

  7. carolinebankler Says:

    Hello Gary!
    Thank you for giving answers to my thoughts and questions. Now I can’t resist to make another comment :)…
    First of all; you say that islam is not a religion of peace. That is a serious generalization, and I think you should be careful with those types of statements. I have visited the faithfreedom-webpage before, I’m aware of these kinds of opitions and experiences, and I’m convinced that those people have all reasons to say and act as they do. But they can not speak for 1,5 billions of muslims. Neither can the radical islamists. I know we have different ideas concidering teological matters, but I have to say that I’m quite cinvinced that it’s impossible to ascribe certain qualitys or characteristics to different religions. You can’t say that Islam is this and Christianity is that. There are exampeles of all types of qualitys in every religion, I believe, and a religion is nothing in itself – norhing but what its devotees make it. right?! For example: Bush and his administration are certainly not actors of peace (but they express clearly their christian fatih) – does that mean that christianity is not a religion of peace?? Your words, as a christian, seems to bear a peaceful message, but the christian oklahoma-bomber in the 90’s wasn’t that convincing I have to say. So, my point is, as you can see, that there is ofcourse great diffrences between people even if they pray to the same god. (Muslims and Christians pray to the same god´, by the way.)
    I agree with you concidering the hate and violence that is instilled in the children of the middle east, for example. I’m not sure though that it is only radical islam that intills it, but just as much the american military acts and the hole situation in their society. When a child have to carry out his or her dead family from a ruin that once was their home, it makes deep cuts in the heart and soul that will last for the rest of their lives and probably affect thier way to look at the world for ever. How can we even have the right to talk about what this children should think or do? We in the west are often exteemly priviliged, and can’t even imagine the hell this children are raised in.

    Speaking of raising ones children. I don’t think the children should or could learn everything on their own, and I think that you as a parent should try to teach them what you believe is right and good. What happend in the recent discussion was though that we begun to talk about schools – schools with special, for exampel religious, values etc.. And in that matter i belive that the parents influenceses are enough and that it is good for children to meet different things (as neutral as possible to prefer) so they understand that their are different ways to take. They shouldn’t be forced into anything, but parents are their to guide them and love them and hopefully without demands and compulsion – just as god are to you believers I suppose?

    Finally, you speak of Muslims that you have an enjoyable association with. I hope that you have faith in, and believe that most people are just as goos as them or as you yourself, and that religions dosen’t born either good or bad people. (trying to think in terms of a bliever:) Why would god “create” a lot of bad people and let them flourish? I belive every pepole are good in the start, but that it’s hard to stay like that when you are exposed to violence, terror and unsafety, and are scared all the time. Unfortunately I’m afraid that the US government are an important actor among those who have caused this kind of terrible feelings and experiences for a lot of people all over the world…

    (It’s very interesting to discuss this with you. Your arguments and perspectives are a bit different than those I meet here, in a quite secular and not really invoved sweden.)

    Thank you/
    Caroline


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