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- "The idea, then, that Islam is evil has far more plausibility than the idea that United States is evil."
Islam is a religion. The United States is a country with a population made up of many different religions including Muslims. They are not comparable.
So as you wish let us compare religions one to another. Evil will be reflected in the amount of suffering, murder,and pillage they have inflicted on the world through their followers. If this be the criteria it is only the non-proselytizing religions which can claim a relatively peaceful history. These most notably include the religions of the far east including Hinduism, Bhudhism, and Jainism. They do not have a significant history of conquest and violence has been largely limited to invaders of their land or foreign rulers. The proselytizing religions based on the conversion of others (often by force and coercion), most notably Christianity and Islam have horrifically bloody histories. The sum of the suffering in history would be greatly reduced without the deeds of the followers both Christianity and Islam. - Reply to this comment
- "The idea, then, that Islam is evil has far more plausibility than the idea that United States is evil."
Islam is a religion. The United States is a country with a population made up of many different religions including Muslims. They are not comparable.
So as you wish let us compare religions one to another. Evil will be reflected in the amount of suffering, murder,and pillage they have inflicted on the world through their followers. If this be the criteria it is only the non-proselytizing religions which can claim a relatively peaceful history. These most notably include the religions of the far east including Hinduism, Bhudhism, and Jainism. They do not have a significant history of conquest and violence has been largely limited to invaders of their land or foreign rulers. The proselytizing religions based on the conversion of others (often by force and coercion), most notably Christianity and Islam have horrifically bloody histories. The sum of the suffering in history would be greatly reduced without the deeds of the followers both Christianity and Islam. - Reply to this comment
- As a scholar of Christian theology, I have come to realize that God has converted adversaries so profoundly that others were convinced that the hand of God had to be upon them%u2026.. particularly for putting so much at risk. Hassan Butt is like such a person! He remains me of such a convert (Saul who later changed his name to Paul) who ended writing most of the Bible's New Testament. Having everything to lose by taking the position that he has is the "ring of truth" that maes him sound creditable.
Simon may have just interviewed what could be a significant person in the history of Islam. Simon should consider it an honor to sit and sip coffee with such a noble man. The passage in the bible's Book of Acts (9:19-31) remains me of what Butt represents to the Islamic faith. God's conversion of Saul resulted in a time of peace and spiritual growth was the result.
"31 Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee and Samaria enjoyed a time of peace. It was strengthened; and encouraged by the Holy Spirit, it grew in numbers, living in the fear of the Lord." - Reply to this comment
- THANK YOU, Hussan Butt, for bringing your public message of the ONLY way to end violence in ANY part of the world!!!
If we simply teach the children not to hate as their parents do, they will realize the pointlessness of war and the beauty of the world that we should ALL be able to live in & believe in whatever we believe, together. It is the ONLY way.
So, I thank you VERY much. Not only for me & my small family/world, but for all of us here on this GREAT planet! - Reply to this comment
- Is Islam Evil?
Given the recent worldwide attacks by Islamic terrorists, why isn't the question "Is Islam evil?" With few exceptions (Turkey, for example), Islamic countries are fascist, autocratic or theocratic, where women are subjugated and minorities persecuted. Islamic countries are rife with poverty and have been for centuries. Polls show that in many Islamic countries a majority of Muslims lionize the man responsible for the atrocities of September 11th and the terrorist gangs who routinely slaughter civilians in Israeli buses and restaurants. In Arab schools and on Arab television, children are taught the glory of becoming suicide bombers. Almost everywhere that Islam borders other cultures, there is violence.
The idea, then, that Islam is evil has far more plausibility than the idea that United States is evil. But merely, raising the question, "Is Islam evil?" provokes an instant, inevitable outcry: "Bigot!" "Racist!" "Zionist!" Indeed, the attempt to suppress debate on this question is so intense that few people in the mainstream will ask it.
http://www.liberty-and-culture.com/pages/2/index.htm - Reply to this comment
- I am not a Muslim. And I find the terrorist mission appalling and frightening. I admire Hassan Butt for seeking the truth from within, for speaking out and daring to make our world a better place. He is a courageous individual. Every human being should be so introspective, questioning and courageous.
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