American Muslims Speak out
In Orlando the American Muslims are starting to
speak out against the violence done in the name of their religion
Ever since 9/11 I have heard little from the Muslims
living in America. Many, including myself, have wondered where is the outrage
from this community of people. Surely there are millions of Muslims who are
just as shocked as I am with the way their religion is being highjacked. Time
and again I have heard the line, "we don't agree with their methods
but...".
I couldn't understand it.
Were these people blind to what we felt? Why wouldn't they just call these cold
blooded murders what they are. After all these good people did not believe in
killing innocent women and children any more than we
do.
Since these murders have found that
killing American soldiers only gets them killed and doesn't make the Americans
leave Iraq they have taken aim at soft targets. They have taken aim at other
Muslims and innocent civilians who are there help rebuild Iraq. In the
terrorist desperation they have become more barbaric in their actions. This has
awaken the Muslim community like nothing
before.
In Orlando the largest Muslim
organization took out a full page add in the local newspaper condemning the
latest violence. They left no doubt that they found the latest actions as being
contrary to their religious beliefs. They have gone one step further as well.
They have invited Orlando to join them in a 4th of July
celebration.
I want to thank them for
speaking up. I have felt in my heart all along that these people are no
different from anyone else. They only want to go to work, raise their children,
and worship their God.
Thank you for
standing up for what you believe in!
Posted: Thu - June 24, 2004 at 12:31 AM