Growth of Islam through the political arena in various countries around the world..

[visionary]

It must have been a long time since you were a child--Islam has been widespread in Africa and Asia for 1400 years.

Maybe so, but it is the recent upheaval of evil within Muslim doing jhad that is making such an impression of prevalence. Mostly it is the horrendous activities of late. World remains silent as Muslim terrorists kill hundreds of Christians in Nigeria

 

[Speedwell]

Maybe so, but it is the recent upheaval of evil within Muslim doing jhad that is making such an impression of prevalence. Mostly it is the horrendous activities of late. World remains silent as Muslim terrorists kill hundreds of Christians in Nigeria

So a right-wing religious extremist website claims "the world remains silent." If that's true, why does everyone know about it?

 

[TLK Valentine]

and...??

"And..." there was a time when people showed sympathy and solidarity for victims of a massacre.

 

[JosephZ]

We are hearing about identifiable "customs" in the manner of killings that indicate what faction performed the deadly task. The Media taped mouth piece are not to declare who did it if they are Muslims. So we must now go by the weapons of choice, the cry before deed, the object of hate, and other hints as to who did it. Opinion | How ISIS Got a Foothold in the Philippines

Islam predated Christianity by 200 years in the Philippines and arrived in Mindanao in the 14th century. The conflict in Mindanao is a result of deep-rooted injustices that have been carried out against what is today a minority Muslim and indigenous population. The terrorist groups who have aligned themselves with the Islamic State in recent years are simply exploiting past injustices. Those who are joining these groups are primarily being driven by pre-existing clan feuds, land disputes, and the state of poverty in the region. These terrorist groups are motivated more by greed and self interest rather than religious ideology and they are often involved in the illegal drug trade, arms smuggling, abductions, and extortion.

Maybe so, but it is the recent upheaval of evil within Muslim doing jhad that is making such an impression of prevalence. Mostly it is the horrendous activities of late. World remains silent as Muslim terrorists kill hundreds of Christians in Nigeria

That article only tells one side of the story in Nigeria. Christian militias have targeted and killed maimed just as many Muslims in that country.

I remember as a child, the muslim community stayed in the middle east. Not any more, the world now has to deal with it in almost every country of the world.

Muslims have always been in just about every country in the world. I remember when I was a child our family sold our house to a Muslim family. That was in 1977, so not that long ago, but regardless, Muslims have been migrating to the US in large numbers since the late 1800's, and it really took off at the start of the 20th century, as the steel and auto industries started exploding. They weren't coming to take over the country or spread their religion, they were coming for the opportunity that America provided for them and immigrants from all over the world.

 

[CRAZY_CAT_WOMAN]

Christians also fast. Also, it looks like she could be talking to other Muslims. Or even getting volunteers. I didn't see no link to click on.

 

[CRAZY_CAT_WOMAN]

They want them to fast for Allah. It's absurd.

Allah is the Arabic word for God.

 

[TLK Valentine]

Islam has been a slow trickle to start, grown and then with the recent "migration" across Europe, overwhelmed many countries. Its political strength has also grown. Islamic Party of Britain

So it has.

So what?

 

[TLK Valentine]

I remember as a child, the muslim community stayed in the middle east. Not any more, the world now has to deal with it in almost every country of the world. Political Islam

The world has indeed gotten smaller.

So what?

 

[visionary]

So it has.

So what?

Would you live in the land controlled by Sharia Law?

 

[visionary]

Islam predated Christianity by 200 years in the Philippines and arrived in Mindanao in the 14th century. The conflict in Mindanao is a result of deep-rooted injustices that have been carried out against what is today a minority Muslim and indigenous population. The terrorist groups who have aligned themselves with the Islamic State in recent years are simply exploiting past injustices. Those who are joining these groups are primarily being driven by pre-existing clan feuds, land disputes, and the state of poverty in the region. These terrorist groups are motivated more by greed and self interest rather than religious ideology and they are often involved in the illegal drug trade, arms smuggling, abductions, and extortion.


That article only tells one side of the story in Nigeria. Christian militias have targeted and killed maimed just as many Muslims in that country.


Muslims have always been in just about every country in the world. I remember when I was a child our family sold our house to a Muslim family. That was in 1977, so not that long ago, but regardless, Muslims have been migrating to the US in large numbers since the late 1800's, and it really took off at the start of the 20th century, as the steel and auto industries started exploding. They weren't coming to take over the country or spread their religion, they were coming for the opportunity that America provided for them and immigrants from all over the world.

Are you concerned by the growing murder/terrorist activities of the Islamic factions?

 

[visionary]

So a right-wing religious extremist website claims "the world remains silent." If that's true, why does everyone know about it?

Do they? What evidence do you have that there was a world outcry about it?

 

[He is Risen 72]

Allah is the Arabic word for God.

It is the word for the false Moon god of Muhammad and his followers.

 

[Speedwell]

Do they? What evidence do you have that there was a world outcry about it?

Reading about it in the paper, seeing it on TV. It's called "paying attention." Alas, there are all too many such incidents. Christians massacre Muslims in Nigeria, too.

 

[visionary]

Allah is the Arabic word for God.

Literal arabic grammar meaning is Al = the, and Lah = God. Muslims the only faith that uses "the god" and the translation involves communicating ideas and concepts accurately and not just simply word for word translation. The God of the Bible is named with titles that cannot be found among the names of Allah. They are “The Lamb of God”, “The Son of God”, “The Father”, “The Song of Songs”, “The Lord that Healeth”, “The God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob”, “The Resurrection”, and “The Holy One of Israel”. “The Lamb of God” Islam’s Allah has never taught such things to his followers. So when people tell you that "allah" is an Arabic word for "god" remember it is not the God of the Bible.

The title of “The Lord that Healeth” can only pertain to a God that boldly claims He has the power to heal, thus calling Himself the “Great Physician” of His people that heals all physical and spiritual ailments. One may reject the biblical accounts of the numerous healings performed by the Lord Jesus. However, the Qu’ran’s Allah doesn’t even make such claims. It would be logical for a god that cannot heal to avoid assuming the title of “Healer”. On the other hand, the bold title of “Healer” and “Physician” is a title that God repeatedly uses to refer to Himself in the Old and New Testaments.

Those who chose to think that Allah and God of the Bible are interchangeable, must realize that the very character attributed to Allah, and the demands of Allah for his followers are not what "God" of the Bible requires. There for Allah should not be confused with the God of the Bible. There is so many more distinguishing differences that the very idea that we are talking about the same God is astonishing especially among fellow believers.

 

[visionary]

Reading about it in the paper, seeing it on TV. It's called "paying attention." Alas, there are all too many such incidents. Christians massacre Muslims in Nigeria, too.

Where is the outcry? reporting in a quick blip before moving on is nothing.

 

[Speedwell]

Literal arabic grammar meaning is Al = the, and Lah = God. Muslims the only faith that uses "the god" and the translation involves communicating ideas and concepts accurately and not just simply word for word translation. The God of the Bible is named with titles that cannot be found among the names of Allah. They are “The Lamb of God”, “The Son of God”, “The Father”, “The Song of Songs”, “The Lord that Healeth”, “The God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob”, “The Resurrection”, and “The Holy One of Israel”. “The Lamb of God” Islam’s Allah has never taught such things to his followers. So when people tell you that "allah" is an Arabic word for "god" remember it is not the God of the Bible.

The title of “The Lord that Healeth” can only pertain to a God that boldly claims He has the power to heal, thus calling Himself the “Great Physician” of His people that heals all physical and spiritual ailments. One may reject the biblical accounts of the numerous healings performed by the Lord Jesus. However, the Qu’ran’s Allah doesn’t even make such claims. It would be logical for a god that cannot heal to avoid assuming the title of “Healer”. On the other hand, the bold title of “Healer” and “Physician” is a title that God repeatedly uses to refer to Himself in the Old and New Testaments.

Those who chose to think that Allah and God of the Bible are interchangeable, must realize that the very character attributed to Allah, and the demands of Allah for his followers are not what "God" of the Bible requires. There for Allah should not be confused with the God of the Bible. There is so many more distinguishing differences that the very idea that we are talking about the same God is astonishing especially among fellow believers.

"Allah" is merely the Arabic word for God. Arabic-speaking Christians use it, too.

Muslims have the Quran, but they also have an "Old Testament" just like we do, and regard it as the Word of God just like we do. Their Old Testament is the same as our Old Testament plus the synoptic Gospels and the Quran is largely devoted to commentary on those books. Their God is indeed to them the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob--even if you don't think so.

 

[Speedwell]

Where is the outcry? reporting in a quick blip before moving on is nothing.

Why would you expect any more outcry when Muslims massacre Christians in Nigeria than when Christians massacre Muslims?

 

[TLK Valentine]

Would you live in the land controlled by Sharia Law?

A land where my religious beliefs are mandated by the politicians -- who don't follow their own rules?
A land where religious morality is enforced by the police?
A land where women are treated as inferior and everything they do is monitored and limited by the powers that be?

Would I even notice the difference?

 

[andy b]

You're aware that this is a political show of support for the victims of the christchurch massacre?

It will be interesting to see what the Muslim population do in support of Sri Lanka ...my guess is nothing like our leaders

 

[visionary]

A land where my religious beliefs are mandated by the politicians -- who don't follow their own rules?
A land where religious morality is enforced by the police?
A land where women are treated as inferior and everything they do is monitored and limited by the powers that be?

Would I even notice the difference?

Might have to live in a sharia law country to find out what the difference there is. It might also help if you are female to really feel the difference.