Islam (Religion)

by Carl, Tuesday, October 21, 2008, 15:02 (5875 days ago) @ Carl

An afterthought.
dhw says of Muslims, "No doubt the failure of moderates to respond to fundamentalists is the result of fear. I too would be reluctant to argue with someone who believes he has divine authority to cut off my head."
I disagree with that. I think it is because of a misplaced religious solidarity, a variation of the "My country, right or wrong" thinking. I think if there is anything in Islam we have to fear, it is their tendency to side with a Muslim they know is wrong against a Christian they know is right. The howls of protest over Abu Ghraib vs the stone silence when a suicide bombers kills Muslim children gathered around an American soldier passing out candy is an example. I think all religions do that. I can't believe that all Jews approve of all acts by the government of Israel.
I don't think you can fault their courage. I am constantly stunned by their willingness to die by suicide or attacking heavy weapons with small arms and RPGs.