"One of the most notable modern examples of the suppression of free speech is that of Salman Rushdie. For years, since the publication of "The Satanic Verses", fatwas calling for his death have been issed periodically by Muslm clerics and governments. It hardly registers concern from anyone in the press anymore. If a preacher in America put out a contract on some journalist who said derogatory thins about Jesus, the press would be morally outraged. But Muslim clerics and governments can do it and they get a pass."
(Brigitte Gabrielle, "Because they hate", p. 111)
It occurs to me that human beings who are taught to value peace and life would be sickened by this level of violence encouraged by religious leaders.
How do modern Muslims reconcile this with the meaning of the name, "Islam"?
It's even more striking that such an obviously "good" religion would be unable to rely on it's reputation to defend it's character. Rather, the religion relies on intimidation.
2007-03-12 22:07:24 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
elgammal44:
How can we believe you when we hear stories like this every day in the news?
2007-03-12 22:16:16 · update #1
can you answer the above question? by john r
and also in the process can you tell us whether you are a Christian or a Zionist?
did you hear this story too
http://www.wakeupfromyourslumber.com/node/867
are you a Zionist? you should be ashamed of yourself
2007-03-12 22:11:58 · answer #1 · answered by Temsah 4 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Damn straight. Yes, you are truly right about that Salman Rushdie, it was unfair for him. Even though it was muslim clerics and goverment, obviously they didn't refer to the Qu'ran.
Muslim leaders aren't prophets, there isn't anything divine from them. They are the same as the rest of us, Followers of God. What makes you think just because they have power, they would be better muslims than me? We are all equal to God, aren't we?
Please refer to my sources for further detail to see what I'm talking about:
2007-03-13 05:12:14 · answer #2 · answered by Adia Azrael 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
in fact Salman Rushdie and Brigitte Gabrielle hated Islam so much.Salman has insulted and humiliated muslims by his Satanic verses..He is afraid so he hide somewhere,because he felt wrong.Only Komeini from Iran gave order to kill him.Muslims love peace so they are defensive.Muslims and specially Komeini will not order for killing if Salman did not write the wrong one..
2007-03-13 05:38:55 · answer #3 · answered by ? 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
not all Muslims did this fatwa that was only Khomeini alone-------and ur Brigitte is a Zionist opportunist ---she bash for cash
2007-03-13 05:11:32 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
It seems that if anybody reveals something about islam or says something about their false prophet, they'll put a hit out on them.
2007-03-13 05:14:18 · answer #5 · answered by tracy211968 6 · 2⤊ 4⤋
u need to answer this
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=Ar8B7XBcZrGMTRvgXY615Q3sy6IX?qid=20070313015434AAEw5Io
2007-03-13 05:09:03 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋