Nine years ago today an event happened that changed history. The United States was brutally attacked by radical Islamic fanatics that killed thousands of our citizens. Let us remember them in our hearts and prayers.
Today there is still a big hole in the earth where the twin towers stood. Why haven’t they been rebuilt to demonstrate the strength and resiliency of the America Republic? I don’t know the answer to that question. Today instead there is controversy over the building of an new Islamic “worship center” near the ground zero site.
Despite fighting two wars against radical Islamists, this "religion of peace" has grown in numbers, stature and influence here in America and globally. The stated goal of many Muslims is to advance Islam and its laws to the point of world domination. Islam is already the largest religion in the world. But is it as peaceful and benign as many would have us believe? Can there be “moderate” Muslims?
Today there is still a big hole in the earth where the twin towers stood. Why haven’t they been rebuilt to demonstrate the strength and resiliency of the America Republic? I don’t know the answer to that question. Today instead there is controversy over the building of an new Islamic “worship center” near the ground zero site.
Despite fighting two wars against radical Islamists, this "religion of peace" has grown in numbers, stature and influence here in America and globally. The stated goal of many Muslims is to advance Islam and its laws to the point of world domination. Islam is already the largest religion in the world. But is it as peaceful and benign as many would have us believe? Can there be “moderate” Muslims?
As we remember the 9/11 event, we need to also look forward. What is America’s relationship with Islam? Are the two, Islam’s goals and America’s dream of liberty, even compatible?
There are many sects of Islam, some more fundamentalist than others. Here is a definition of Islam: n Arabic, Islām means "submission" and is described as a Dīn, meaning "way of life" and/or "religion." Muslims in Islamic societies have traditionally viewed Islamic law as essential to their religious outlook. In contrast America was originally set up as a Constitutional Republic. (A government that is of the people, and limited by a constitution). Islam is concerned with an individual’s submission to the state, while America‘s foundations are geared towards an individual’s freedom from the state.
Sharia is the name for traditional Islamic law. Sharia covers not only religious rituals, but many aspects of day-to-day life. Sharia dictates includes what one can eat with under “dietary laws”. When eating meat for example, sharia dictates that Muslims may only eat from meat that has been slaughtered in the name of God, and meets stringent dietary requirements.
Islam does not prohibit women from working, but emphasizes the importance of caring for house and family for both parents. In addition, women are generally not allowed to be clergy or religious scholars. Many interpretations of Islamic law hold that women may not have prominent jobs, and thus are forbidden from working in the government. This has been a mainstream view in many Muslim nations in the last century. A Muslim may not marry or remain married to an unbeliever of either sex.
There are many sects of Islam, some more fundamentalist than others. Here is a definition of Islam: n Arabic, Islām means "submission" and is described as a Dīn, meaning "way of life" and/or "religion." Muslims in Islamic societies have traditionally viewed Islamic law as essential to their religious outlook. In contrast America was originally set up as a Constitutional Republic. (A government that is of the people, and limited by a constitution). Islam is concerned with an individual’s submission to the state, while America‘s foundations are geared towards an individual’s freedom from the state.
Sharia is the name for traditional Islamic law. Sharia covers not only religious rituals, but many aspects of day-to-day life. Sharia dictates includes what one can eat with under “dietary laws”. When eating meat for example, sharia dictates that Muslims may only eat from meat that has been slaughtered in the name of God, and meets stringent dietary requirements.
Islam does not prohibit women from working, but emphasizes the importance of caring for house and family for both parents. In addition, women are generally not allowed to be clergy or religious scholars. Many interpretations of Islamic law hold that women may not have prominent jobs, and thus are forbidden from working in the government. This has been a mainstream view in many Muslim nations in the last century. A Muslim may not marry or remain married to an unbeliever of either sex.
The Qur'an also places a dress code upon its followers. For women, it emphasizes modesty. In practice, men dictate what women are allowed to wear in many culturally Islamic countries. Infringement of these rules in some "Muslim" nations may result in beatings.
According to most interpretations, authorization for the husband to physically beat disobedient wives is given in the Qur'an.
Sharia law in its most vigorous interpretations does not allow freedom of speech on such matters as criticism of the prophet Muhammad.
The banking system in Muslim countries is also based on principles of Islamic law and guided by Islamic economics. Two basic principles behind Islamic banking are the sharing of profit and loss and, significantly, the prohibition of the collection and payment of interest. Collecting interest is not permitted under Islamic law.
IN CONCLUSION:
A quick review suggests that Islam may not be compatible with our traditional American values. Rather, from many perspectives Islam appears to be diametrically opposed to the American way of life. Ironically, “liberals” in this country no longer believe in individual liberty but prefer the state to control and manage your life. However, “liberals” in some Islamic nations seek to moderate the excesses of Sharia law to benefit of their citizens.
We need to be aware of the creeping implementation of Sharia law in this country that will eventually supplant our traditional laws if we allow it to. In some states, Michigan and Minnesota to name two examples, Sharia law is already supplanting our traditional jurisprudence. Please notice that these are two of the most left leaning states in the country. Is this a coincidence?
The objective of the radical Islamists jihad is not merely the conversion of individuals to Islam, but rather the gaining of political control over the collective affairs of societies to run them in accordance with the principles of Islam. One good way to gain political control is to take over the judiciary and infiltrate other institutions of the country as well. This is happening to us right now.
I certainly do not want a United States of Islam to be the future for my grandchildren. The current ruling class is supportive of Islam to the point of it being dangerous to America. November’s mid-terms represent the start of a new revolution. Hopefully it will be a truly an American one that begins to roll back those forces that threaten to overwhelm our country.
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