MUST READ: THE MYTHS AND TRUTHS OF ISLAM

The Myths and Truths of Islam
by Susan MacAllen

I was recently present at a dinner conversation that became heated when the subject of Islam and terrorism came up. As usual, the liberals shouted down the conservative voice, convinced of their own infallible belief in the good of all religions, their commitment to multiculturalism at all costs, the stupidity of those who think Islam a threat. “It’s about a few radicals!” they exclaimed in exasperation. “Islam is a peaceful religion!”

The truth is, this is the belief of many in the West. Given the foundations of our way of thinking, the values at the very core of our societies, it is nearly impossible to get the truth into people’s heads: that Islam ITSELF is a problem. So why should it matter whether people get this concept as we go about our daily lives or to our dinner parties? To the extent that people fail to realize the blatant fact that Islam itself is the problem, we remain unprepared, and the danger to us all increases.

...


Pertinent Links:

1) The Myths and Truths of Islam