Fundamentalism and Fanaticism in Any Religion is Dangerous
22nd January 2005
I succumbed to the temptation of reading One Hand Clapping from JollyBlogger’s recommendation after having told myself that I will not waste my time on that site. I lost respect for him when he failed to engage his commenters after making what I thought were arrogant, irresponsible and unfounded remarks about the moral superiority of the West. This time Sensing argues that Islam is conducting a sinister crusade against the West, Christians and Jews and I can’t help but respond.
After quoting from some Islamic cleric, he cited twelve reasons why Islam opposes democracy, and since President Bush declares in his inaugual speech that his new term’s agenda is that of promoting freedom and erradicating tyrany around the world, this puts Islam and America on a raging collision course.
Jollyblogger believes his arguments to be convincing but I would like to add a few words of caution. Let us have a look at the twelve points: Read the rest of this entry »
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