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by borasalama on August 3rd, 2008
It may not be strictly correct to say these people are “completely ignorant” about Islam because it might imply to some that they haven’t even heard of the word Islam. What is more likely is that they’ve made hostile associations in their minds with the word Islam.
Once that happens it becomes a vicious circle. They become receptive to information that confirms the associations they have made, and they feed off like-minded people and the media, which is full of negative associations about Islam. Thus the negative images and hate of Islam become stronger and stronger.
These people then start mocking, provoking and actively campaigning against Islam. The hate becomes so widespread and intense that even the self-styled champions of democracy are prepared to ditch certain principles of democracy lest any element of Islam creeps into public life. Candidates have to repeatedly assure potential voters that they have nothing to do with Islam if they want to stand any chance of election. Even people in Muslim countries get penalised if democracy there brings in a pro-Islamic government.
But God works in mysterious ways. Sometimes those who go far down the path of strong hatred against Islam end up becoming strong Muslim themselves. Omar's hatred built up until he could hold it back no more and, sword in hand, he went out to kill Mohammed. Fourteen centuries have gone and he's still remembered as a strong Muslim the second leader, after Mohammed, of the rapidly growing Muslim community. In the clip below is an example from our own time.
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Did you not hear what Hilary Clinton said? "We will obliterate Islam." It was part of one of her speaches. I saw it on TV here in Australia.
by Theby on August 3rd, 2008
TY. No I wasn't aware of that. I hope someone puts that on youtube for all to see. Now what hope of peace is there if someone in such a powerful position has thoughts like that. That's trying to overdo Hitler many times over.
by borasalama on August 3rd, 2008
So true, borasalama.
by Theby on August 4th, 2008