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Intense1 · 10-07-2006, 07:31 PM

Thank you, dlishsguy, for your welcome. I hope to comport myself as gracious in response of your post.

The story I wrote of is indeed true, and also aweful. I also understand that there is indeed a propaganda war in play in Indonesia, and that it is a battle for the hearts of Muslims and Christians (and Buddhists, as Bali is in Indonesia) alike. I am straining with all my might to keep my mind open, to believe that the Prophet Muhammad did not command his faithful to kill infidels where they find them, but that is all we have heard from the Koran. (pardon, please, my spelling)

You have written that the Ambon attackers are the "furthest from the fold of Islam". How then can they quote the Prophet's words and make it seem as if He would be behind such an attack? Since Islam doesn't condone this kind of acts of violence, how can it continue with the support of Islamic leaders, who are in very much control of countries such as Indonesia?

I would like to learn more about the first martyr of Islam.... can you give me reference where I can learn? I would like to do so, as she deserves to have others know of her, besides Muslims. And I suspect, she was probably killed by those who claimed to be Christians. Such were the times of the crusades - they thought they were carrying out "God's will", yet they were not. Jesus would not have done such a thing, ever.

Yes, political tensions are strong, but I am interested in what you think about this: are the times, in countries such as Indonesia, dictated by political leaders who are dealing with Muslim elements, or Muslim leaders dealing with political elements?

Yes moderates seem to have a very small voice. Aahh, what can we do?

I am sorry that young Muslim boys cannot go out and play paintball without stupid reporters saying that they are terrorists in training. Yes, it is a very difficult day for well balanced Muslims, my friend. I am indeed sorry. I hope the young men can be encouraged that they're being targeted in this way not because of who they are, but because there are those who do not truly understand Islam, and we cannot tell the difference. So they must rise up and show the world what the Prophet truly says, so that the world can see the difference.

And the "kafuffle" thing? This Jesus Camp is for me this. There is no real taste to what they are doing - just emotion. And that's not what Jesus would do. No indeed.

Salaam Alechem (forgive the spelling)

10-07-2006, 07:31 PM	#41 (permalink)
Intense1 Crazy Location: Music City burbs	Thank you, dlishsguy, for your welcome. I hope to comport myself as gracious in response of your post. The story I wrote of is indeed true, and also aweful. I also understand that there is indeed a propaganda war in play in Indonesia, and that it is a battle for the hearts of Muslims and Christians (and Buddhists, as Bali is in Indonesia) alike. I am straining with all my might to keep my mind open, to believe that the Prophet Muhammad did not command his faithful to kill infidels where they find them, but that is all we have heard from the Koran. (pardon, please, my spelling) You have written that the Ambon attackers are the "furthest from the fold of Islam". How then can they quote the Prophet's words and make it seem as if He would be behind such an attack? Since Islam doesn't condone this kind of acts of violence, how can it continue with the support of Islamic leaders, who are in very much control of countries such as Indonesia? I would like to learn more about the first martyr of Islam.... can you give me reference where I can learn? I would like to do so, as she deserves to have others know of her, besides Muslims. And I suspect, she was probably killed by those who claimed to be Christians. Such were the times of the crusades - they thought they were carrying out "God's will", yet they were not. Jesus would not have done such a thing, ever. Yes, political tensions are strong, but I am interested in what you think about this: are the times, in countries such as Indonesia, dictated by political leaders who are dealing with Muslim elements, or Muslim leaders dealing with political elements? Yes moderates seem to have a very small voice. Aahh, what can we do? I am sorry that young Muslim boys cannot go out and play paintball without stupid reporters saying that they are terrorists in training. Yes, it is a very difficult day for well balanced Muslims, my friend. I am indeed sorry. I hope the young men can be encouraged that they're being targeted in this way not because of who they are, but because there are those who do not truly understand Islam, and we cannot tell the difference. So they must rise up and show the world what the Prophet truly says, so that the world can see the difference. And the "kafuffle" thing? This Jesus Camp is for me this. There is no real taste to what they are doing - just emotion. And that's not what Jesus would do. No indeed. Salaam Alechem (forgive the spelling) __________________ (none yet, still thinkin')