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starang21 04-28-2004 07:47 AM

it's a damn shame....
 
http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/st...2158801&EDATE=

Quote:

WASHINGTON, April 23 /PRNewswire/ -- The Council on American-Islamic
Relations (CAIR) today called for the termination of a Boston-area radio talk
show host who allegedly said, "Let's kill all Muslims."
CAIR made that demand after receiving a complaint from a concerned Muslim
who heard WTKK-FM (http://www.969fmtalk.com) host Jay Severin's Thursday afternoon
program. WTKK-FM General Manager Matt Mills told CAIR that in a discussion
about how Severin claims Muslims want to take over America, even if it takes
centuries, Severin said, "I've got an idea, let's kill all Muslims."
"I have spoken to Jay Severin and he knows we take this seriously and do
not condone offensive remarks toward any religious groups and he will be
apologizing on his show Monday afternoon," said Mills in an e-mail. "He did
not intend to offend anyone."
Yet, Mills also acknowledged to CAIR that if Severin had said the same
thing about African-Americans that he would no longer be on the air.
"We believe a mere reprimand and apology is insufficient and demand that
he be taken off the air as he would be if he had attacked any other religious
or ethnic group," said CAIR's Chairman of the Board Omar Ahmad.
Ahmad added that such hateful rhetoric has a direct impact on the American
Muslim community. He cited examples of anti-Muslim incidents that took place
recently in Texas, such as a shooting at a Denton mosque, an e-mailed threat
against the Islamic Center of El Paso (tge Deo arrest in this case), arson
attacks on Muslim businesses in San Antonio and racist graffiti scrawled on
the interior of a Lubbock mosque.
The alarming increase of hate crimes against the Muslim community required
CAIR today to issue a security advisory for American Muslims. The "Muslim
Community Safety Kit" booklet, designed to help local Islamic leaders protect
institutions and individuals, may be obtained by e-mailing pubs@cair-net.org
or calling 202-488-8787.
Last week, CAIR announced a new campaign designed to counter anti-Muslim
hate on radio talk shows. The campaign, called "Hate Hurts America," is based
on the premise that the increasing attacks on Islam by talk show hosts harm
the United States by creating a downward spiral of interfaith mistrust and
hostility.
CAIR, America's largest Islamic civil liberties group, is headquartered in
Washington, D.C., and has 26 regional offices and chapters nationwide and in
Canada.

NOTE: CAIR offers an e-mail list designed to be a window to the American
Muslim community. Subscribers to the list, called CAIR-NET, receive news
releases and other materials dealing with American Muslim positions on issues
of importance to our society.
he should get the ax if Raqiyah Mays got fired. like i said.....it's 2004, and america still hasn't changed.



:(

swissmiss04 04-28-2004 08:15 AM

My goodness. Replace "muslims" with "jews, blacks, asians, catholics, etc" and you'd have a full scale riot at hand. As well it should. Ugh. Anyone who says we've made social progress is kidding him/herself.

starang21 04-28-2004 08:17 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by swissmiss04
My goodness. Replace "muslims" with "jews, blacks, asians, catholics, etc" and you'd have a full scale riot at hand. As well it should. Ugh. Anyone who says we've made social progress is kidding him/herself.
pretty much. some schmoe will probably come on here trying to apolgize for him talking about:

"it was just a joke, lighten up. if some minority said the same thing about us, i wouldn't care. maybe i'm just not that sensitive."

swissmiss04 04-28-2004 08:33 AM

Ha. Try saying "I'm carrying explosives in my suitcase" to Customs officials and then saying "Ah ha ha, just a joke, lighten up!" I heard a story about a lady that did that. She regretted it, I'm sure!
Moral of the story: There are things you just don't joke about. Everything else is fair game.

enlightenment06 04-28-2004 11:02 AM

what's scary isn't that this guy made the joke, what's scary is that people listen to his show

Rudey 04-28-2004 11:03 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by swissmiss04
My goodness. Replace "muslims" with "jews, blacks, asians, catholics, etc" and you'd have a full scale riot at hand. As well it should. Ugh. Anyone who says we've made social progress is kidding him/herself.
Aww isn't that cute. I love when people can't let a problem stand on its own. It's funny and cute.

By the way how come you don't protest over the many Muslims and their talk over infidels, jihad, sons of monkey and dogs?

-Rudey

moe.ron 04-28-2004 11:11 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Rudey
Aww isn't that cute. I love when people can't let a problem stand on its own. It's funny and cute.

By the way how come you don't protest over the many Muslims and their talk over infidels, jihad, sons of monkey and dogs?

-Rudey

How do you know she hasn't?

Rudey 04-28-2004 11:21 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by moe.ron
How do you know she hasn't?
I meant on here. The topic has come up before about how Americans are viewed, no?

-Rudey

moe.ron 04-28-2004 11:55 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Rudey
I meant on here. The topic has come up before about how Americans are viewed, no?

-Rudey

Well, why should she post on every post on GC? She has a life, no?

Rudey 04-28-2004 12:00 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by moe.ron
Well, why should she post on every post on GC? She has a life, no?
A) Nobody on GC has a life. Let's stop beating around the bush and get out of DeNial City.

B) She should not post on every thread on GC. Nobody said that.

-Rudey

moe.ron 04-28-2004 12:02 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Rudey
A) Nobody on GC has a life. Let's stop beating around the bush and get out of DeNial City.

B) She should not post on every thread on GC. Nobody said that.

-Rudey

But you do agree that if it was any other groups, the DJ would have been fired along time ago? No?

Rudey 04-28-2004 12:09 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by moe.ron
But you do agree that if it was any other groups, the DJ would have been fired along time ago? No?
No.

1) This isn't about other groups, it's about this group. Don't forget that and if this claim has merit, let it not ride on the backs of any other group.

2) I didn't comment on this. I commented on something else. You're trying to draw me into an argument that would be more difficult but I really don't care too much.

3) I take an issue with religions that want to dominate and convert others - either through word and, even more, through the sword. That isn't a problem of one group.

-Rudey

moe.ron 04-28-2004 12:24 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Rudey
No.

1) This isn't about other groups, it's about this group. Don't forget that and if this claim has merit, let it not ride on the backs of any other group.

2) I didn't comment on this. I commented on something else. You're trying to draw me into an argument that would be more difficult but I really don't care too much.

3) I take an issue with religions that want to dominate and convert others - either through word and, even more, through the sword. That isn't a problem of one group.

-Rudey

1) Ok, then do you agree that the DJs comment on ISlam is unacceptable? Since he has called for genocide on all the believier.

3) Sure there are some nutcases which seems to be the loudest. However, I can say that my people vast majority of my people, the Indonesian, do not want to dominate the world. We have our own problem to take care of. In case you don't believe me, read about the two most influentials person in the Islamic world within Indonesia, Abdurahman Wahid and Amien Rais.

Rudey 04-28-2004 12:31 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by moe.ron
1) Ok, then do you agree that the DJs comment on ISlam is unacceptable? Since he has called for genocide on all the believier.

3) Sure there are some nutcases which seems to be the loudest. However, I can say that my people vast majority of my people, the Indonesian, do not want to dominate the world. We have our own problem to take care of. In case you don't believe me, read about the two most influentials person in the Islamic world within Indonesia, Abdurahman Wahid and Amien Rais.

1) If he had asked for that, then I would. But if in the context of being dominated he asked to fight the group, then that's different. Either way I can play diplomatic games with my wording.

2) Admittedly, I don't know enough about Indonesia. My concerns and interests have never been with Muslims though but Arabs - which makes it an interest of culture, religion, and nationalism.

-Rudey

moe.ron 04-28-2004 12:42 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Rudey
1) If he had asked for that, then I would. But if in the context of being dominated he asked to fight the group, then that's different. Either way I can play diplomatic games with my wording.

2) Admittedly, I don't know enough about Indonesia. My concerns and interests have never been with Muslims though but Arabs - which makes it an interest of culture, religion, and nationalism.

-Rudey

1)"I've got an idea, let's kill all Muslims." That pretty much advocating genocide.

2) So, it's more of the Arab culture, and not the religion. I can understand that. Though, I would put the blame more on the leadership of the region for not only advocating, but trying to spread it. More in particular, the House of Saud.

Rudey 04-28-2004 01:05 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by moe.ron
1)"I've got an idea, let's kill all Muslims." That pretty much advocating genocide.

2) So, it's more of the Arab culture, and not the religion. I can understand that. Though, I would put the blame more on the leadership of the region for not only advocating, but trying to spread it. More in particular, the House of Saud.

1) Here is an article on Indonesia: http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/ar...ICLE_ID=38239. Again I don't know enough to comment nor do I had the full interest.

2) You're trying to judge his quote based on his quote. Perhaps you'd have fun with some of these? My point in posting these is perhaps there is more of a message than just a couple words that this man has to say. Either way, I haven't had the time to look at this nor had I even heard about it until today to form my own opinion about it. My posts were to initally say that if this is something that has merit, then it shouldn't piggy back on other cultures and religions - especially if you can't seem to find problems with Muslims who make those same statements.

-O ye who believe! Take not the Jews and the Christians for friends. [al-Ma'idah 5:51.11]

-Muslims are encouraged to be wholly occupied (Sura 2:273) with fighting for Allah's cause.

- Allah will give "a far richer recompense to those who fight for him" (Sura 4:96).

- Regarding infidels (unbelievers), they are the Muslim's "inveterate enemies" (Sura 4:101). Muslims are to "arrest them, besiege them and lie in ambush everywhere" (Sura 9:5) for them. They are to "seize them and put them to death wherever you find them, kill them wherever you find them, seek out the enemies of Islam relentlessly" (Sura 4:90). "Fight them until Islam reigns supreme" (Sura 2:193). "Cut off their heads, and cut off the tips of their fingers" (Sura 8:12).

- If a Muslim does not go to war, Allah will kill him (Sura 9:39). He is to be told, "the heat of war is fierce, but more fierce is the heat of Hell-fire" (Sura 9:81).

- A Muslim must "fight for the cause of Allah with the devotion due to him" (Sura 22:78)

- Muslims must make war on the infidels (unbelievers) who live around them (Sura 9:123).

- Muslims are to be "ruthless to unbelievers" (Sura 48:29).

- A Muslim should "enjoy the good things" he has gained by fighting (Sura 8:69).

- A Muslim can kill any person he wishes if it be a "just cause" (Sura 6:152).

- Allah loves those who "fight for his cause" (Sura 61:3).
Anyone who fights against Allah or renounces Islam in favor of another religion shall be "put to death or crucified or have their hands and feet cut off alternative sides" (Sura 5:34).

- Whoever changes his Islamic religion, kill him. Sahih Al-Bukhari (9:57)

- Slay the idolaters wherever you find them, and take them captives and besiege them and lie in wait for them in every ambush. (Koran 9:5)

- Take him and fetter him and expose him to hell fire. (Koran 69:30-37)

- I will instill terror into the hearts of the unbelievers, Smite ye above their necks and smite all their finger tips of them. (Koran 8:12)

- They should be murdered or crucified or their hands and their feet should be cut off on opposite sides. (Koran 5:33)

- Know that paradise is under the shades of swords. Sahih al-Bukhari Vol 4 p55

3) Very few people understand how the house of Saud as well as certain aspects of religion and culture have retarded the regional development - including many stupid anglos and Americans who protest things they know nothing about.

-Rudey

moe.ron 04-28-2004 01:19 PM

1) I'll concede that he might mean something more then that. However, he must also realized that by saying that "I've got an idea, let's kill all Muslims" will create a storm.

As for the Molucu thing, there is more to it in there then religion which the media does not cover that well. They failed to mention that there is a power struggle by politicians which used violance to gain the upperhand. Then there is the presence of foreigners in the conflict which has made peace in the island harder. I've been there on fact finding mission, and both groups in the island have complain about the same thing. Another thing to consider is that the inciter of this is on both groups.

2) Talking with some Muslim clerics in Indonesia, they all have the same complaints. That the radical version of Islam is being financed straight from the House of Saud. They've wanted to government to monitor school's which received funds from House of Saud closely. And it is being done after the Bali bombing. All those that were arrested for the bombing came from one school. That school was funded by the House of Saud. Why haven't they closed the school down? One main reason, it is easier to monitor them if they are in one area then if the house gets shut down and they disperse all over the 18,000 plus islands.

Rudey 04-28-2004 01:36 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by moe.ron
1) I'll concede that he might mean something more then that. However, he must also realized that by saying that "I've got an idea, let's kill all Muslims" will create a storm.

As for the Molucu thing, there is more to it in there then religion which the media does not cover that well. They failed to mention that there is a power struggle by politicians which used violance to gain the upperhand. Then there is the presence of foreigners in the conflict which has made peace in the island harder. I've been there on fact finding mission, and both groups in the island have complain about the same thing. Another thing to consider is that the inciter of this is on both groups.

2) Talking with some Muslim clerics in Indonesia, they all have the same complaints. That the radical version of Islam is being financed straight from the House of Saud. They've wanted to government to monitor school's which received funds from House of Saud closely. And it is being done after the Bali bombing. All those that were arrested for the bombing came from one school. That school was funded by the House of Saud. Why haven't they closed the school down? One main reason, it is easier to monitor them if they are in one area then if the house gets shut down and they disperse all over the 18,000 plus islands.

It would be easier to just liquidate 18,000 such "students" when they're in one place.

-Rudey

swissmiss04 04-28-2004 03:10 PM

-O ye who believe! Take not the Jews and the Christians for friends. [al-Ma'idah 5:51.11]
Auliyah (in the Arabic text) means protectors. Not friends. Next?

-Muslims are encouraged to be wholly occupied (Sura 2:273) with fighting for Allah's cause.
2:273 says "Charity is for the poor who in God's cause are restricted and cannot move about. Those who know them not think they are rich for their modesty. You may know their mark, they do not beg of people at all. And whatever you spend in good, surely God knows it well."

- Allah will give "a far richer recompense to those who fight for him" (Sura 4:96).
Once again, you're way off. 4:96-"Degrees of grades from Him and forgiving and mercy. For God is ever-forgiving, most merciful.

- Regarding infidels (unbelievers), they are the Muslim's "inveterate enemies" (Sura 4:101). Muslims are to "arrest them, besiege them and lie in ambush everywhere"
This verse discusses shortening your prayer if you fear you will be in danger of attack.

(Sura 9:5) for them. They are to "seize them and put them to death wherever you find them, kill them wherever you find them, seek out the enemies of Islam relentlessly" (Sura 4:90). "Fight them until Islam reigns supreme" (Sura 2:193). "Cut off their heads, and cut off the tips of their fingers" (Sura 8:12).

4:90 says not to fight people w/ whom you have a truce
2:193 Discusses fighting in defense of people who malign faith. Not "spreading Islam by the sword," as it were.
8:12 Discusses the punishment for people (pagans) who attacked the early muslims with the intent of annihilation. At the time (no longer allowed, of course) it was a means of self preservation.

- If a Muslim does not go to war, Allah will kill him (Sura 9:39). He is to be told, "the heat of war is fierce, but more fierce is the heat of Hell-fire" (Sura 9:81).
9:39 Addresses the need of all people to struggle (jihad) to live their lives according to God. It's not a "will" but a "could".
9:81 Is the reminder to be brave in any struggle, not just battle (every day is a struggle) because it beats being in hell

- A Muslim must "fight for the cause of Allah with the devotion due to him" (Sura 22:78) The word is not "fight." "Strive" is more like it. In any faith, adhering to its principles is not an easy job. It does not mean to be war mongering or aggressive.

- Muslims must make war on the infidels (unbelievers) who live around them (Sura 9:123). Yes fight, but only if attacked first.

- Muslims are to be "ruthless to unbelievers" (Sura 48:29). Not ruthless,dear. Sorry. The best translation I can give is "stern."
- A Muslim should "enjoy the good things" he has gained by fighting (Sura 8:69). If you have won things by fighting justly in a just war (i.e. you didn't attack first) then you are entitled to it. Kind of like what we're doing now in Iraq with the palaces and such.

- A Muslim can kill any person he wishes if it be a "just cause" (Sura 6:152).
This verse discusses not stealing the property of orphans. As before, you're way off.

- Allah loves those who "fight for his cause" (Sura 61:3). not "fight." "Strive." Strive to be good.
Anyone who fights against Allah or renounces Islam in favor of another religion shall be "put to death or crucified or have their hands and feet cut off alternative sides" (Sura 5:34). Not in favor of another religion. And this was only allowable if they not only attacked but continued the assault.

- Whoever changes his Islamic religion, kill him. Sahih Al-Bukhari (9:57)
This is not a sound hadith. Not like you would understand nor do you care what that means.

- Slay the idolaters wherever you find them, and take them captives and besiege them and lie in wait for them in every ambush. (Koran 9:5) Ugh. Puhlease. If you read this in context (as in the first 12 verses of chapter 9) you would know that it was the commandment of God to the muslims for one battle. ONE battle. Not a longstanding commandment. Cliche.

- Take him and fetter him and expose him to hell fire. (Koran 69:30-37) This is God's punishment in the afterlife for people who don't believe in God. Nothing that any of us could or should do.

- I will instill terror into the hearts of the unbelievers, Smite ye above their necks and smite all their finger tips of them. (Koran 8:12)
Uh, you quoted this a few lines up.

- They should be murdered or crucified or their hands and their feet should be cut off on opposite sides. (Koran 5:33)

again? please!

- Know that paradise is under the shades of swords. Sahih al-Bukhari Vol 4 p55
Again, not a sound hadith. Hadith were collected 200 years after the death of muhammad and therefore are not always correct. There is a system by which one determines the veracity of a particular hadith.


Don't act as if you have a clue about what you're talking about. You simply don't.
Heather
-Don't start none, won't be none.

Rudey 04-28-2004 03:24 PM

For someone who claims to have gotten into Yale but chose to go to Alabama, something is lacking in your ability to think "Heather".

Evidently, you couldn't quite understand what I was trying to say. That's good for you though that you chose to stay at Alabama and provide them with your talent. Anything less, would have been unacceptable.

-Rudey

Quote:

Originally posted by swissmiss04
-O ye who believe! Take not the Jews and the Christians for friends. [al-Ma'idah 5:51.11]
Auliyah (in the Arabic text) means protectors. Not friends. Next?

-Muslims are encouraged to be wholly occupied (Sura 2:273) with fighting for Allah's cause.
2:273 says "Charity is for the poor who in God's cause are restricted and cannot move about. Those who know them not think they are rich for their modesty. You may know their mark, they do not beg of people at all. And whatever you spend in good, surely God knows it well."

- Allah will give "a far richer recompense to those who fight for him" (Sura 4:96).
Once again, you're way off. 4:96-"Degrees of grades from Him and forgiving and mercy. For God is ever-forgiving, most merciful.

- Regarding infidels (unbelievers), they are the Muslim's "inveterate enemies" (Sura 4:101). Muslims are to "arrest them, besiege them and lie in ambush everywhere"
This verse discusses shortening your prayer if you fear you will be in danger of attack.

(Sura 9:5) for them. They are to "seize them and put them to death wherever you find them, kill them wherever you find them, seek out the enemies of Islam relentlessly" (Sura 4:90). "Fight them until Islam reigns supreme" (Sura 2:193). "Cut off their heads, and cut off the tips of their fingers" (Sura 8:12).

4:90 says not to fight people w/ whom you have a truce
2:193 Discusses fighting in defense of people who malign faith. Not "spreading Islam by the sword," as it were.
8:12 Discusses the punishment for people (pagans) who attacked the early muslims with the intent of annihilation. At the time (no longer allowed, of course) it was a means of self preservation.

- If a Muslim does not go to war, Allah will kill him (Sura 9:39). He is to be told, "the heat of war is fierce, but more fierce is the heat of Hell-fire" (Sura 9:81).
9:39 Addresses the need of all people to struggle (jihad) to live their lives according to God. It's not a "will" but a "could".
9:81 Is the reminder to be brave in any struggle, not just battle (every day is a struggle) because it beats being in hell

- A Muslim must "fight for the cause of Allah with the devotion due to him" (Sura 22:78) The word is not "fight." "Strive" is more like it. In any faith, adhering to its principles is not an easy job. It does not mean to be war mongering or aggressive.

- Muslims must make war on the infidels (unbelievers) who live around them (Sura 9:123). Yes fight, but only if attacked first.

- Muslims are to be "ruthless to unbelievers" (Sura 48:29). Not ruthless,dear. Sorry. The best translation I can give is "stern."
- A Muslim should "enjoy the good things" he has gained by fighting (Sura 8:69). If you have won things by fighting justly in a just war (i.e. you didn't attack first) then you are entitled to it. Kind of like what we're doing now in Iraq with the palaces and such.

- A Muslim can kill any person he wishes if it be a "just cause" (Sura 6:152).
This verse discusses not stealing the property of orphans. As before, you're way off.

- Allah loves those who "fight for his cause" (Sura 61:3). not "fight." "Strive." Strive to be good.
Anyone who fights against Allah or renounces Islam in favor of another religion shall be "put to death or crucified or have their hands and feet cut off alternative sides" (Sura 5:34). Not in favor of another religion. And this was only allowable if they not only attacked but continued the assault.

- Whoever changes his Islamic religion, kill him. Sahih Al-Bukhari (9:57)
This is not a sound hadith. Not like you would understand nor do you care what that means.

- Slay the idolaters wherever you find them, and take them captives and besiege them and lie in wait for them in every ambush. (Koran 9:5) Ugh. Puhlease. If you read this in context (as in the first 12 verses of chapter 9) you would know that it was the commandment of God to the muslims for one battle. ONE battle. Not a longstanding commandment. Cliche.

- Take him and fetter him and expose him to hell fire. (Koran 69:30-37) This is God's punishment in the afterlife for people who don't believe in God. Nothing that any of us could or should do.

- I will instill terror into the hearts of the unbelievers, Smite ye above their necks and smite all their finger tips of them. (Koran 8:12)
Uh, you quoted this a few lines up.

- They should be murdered or crucified or their hands and their feet should be cut off on opposite sides. (Koran 5:33)

again? please!

- Know that paradise is under the shades of swords. Sahih al-Bukhari Vol 4 p55
Again, not a sound hadith. Hadith were collected 200 years after the death of muhammad and therefore are not always correct. There is a system by which one determines the veracity of a particular hadith.


Don't act as if you have a clue about what you're talking about. You simply don't.
Heather
-Don't start none, won't be none.


swissmiss04 04-28-2004 03:54 PM

I'm sorry that I couldn't let your hateful and bigoted rant stand. And how does this prove I can't think? At least I'm not the one just quoting shit off a website w/o backing it up w/ my own research. Sheep.

Rudey 04-28-2004 04:04 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by swissmiss04
I'm sorry that I couldn't let your hateful and bigoted rant stand. And how does this prove I can't think? At least I'm not the one just quoting shit off a website w/o backing it up w/ my own research. Sheep.
You are such a genius it's amazing. Yale was undeserving of someone of your caliber when they sent that imaginary admissions letter.

My message at that point was to not take things just based on a quote. I posted that and you could interpret them based on those words or more. But you couldn't get that.

-Rudey
--Go play music or something now.

enlightenment06 04-28-2004 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by swissmiss04
-O ye who believe! Take not the Jews and the Christians for friends. [al-Ma'idah 5:51.11]
Auliyah (in the Arabic text) means protectors. Not friends. Next?

-Muslims are encouraged to be wholly occupied (Sura 2:273) with fighting for Allah's cause.
2:273 says "Charity is for the poor who in God's cause are restricted and cannot move about. Those who know them not think they are rich for their modesty. You may know their mark, they do not beg of people at all. And whatever you spend in good, surely God knows it well."

- Allah will give "a far richer recompense to those who fight for him" (Sura 4:96).
Once again, you're way off. 4:96-"Degrees of grades from Him and forgiving and mercy. For God is ever-forgiving, most merciful.

- Regarding infidels (unbelievers), they are the Muslim's "inveterate enemies" (Sura 4:101). Muslims are to "arrest them, besiege them and lie in ambush everywhere"
This verse discusses shortening your prayer if you fear you will be in danger of attack.

(Sura 9:5) for them. They are to "seize them and put them to death wherever you find them, kill them wherever you find them, seek out the enemies of Islam relentlessly" (Sura 4:90). "Fight them until Islam reigns supreme" (Sura 2:193). "Cut off their heads, and cut off the tips of their fingers" (Sura 8:12).

4:90 says not to fight people w/ whom you have a truce
2:193 Discusses fighting in defense of people who malign faith. Not "spreading Islam by the sword," as it were.
8:12 Discusses the punishment for people (pagans) who attacked the early muslims with the intent of annihilation. At the time (no longer allowed, of course) it was a means of self preservation.

- If a Muslim does not go to war, Allah will kill him (Sura 9:39). He is to be told, "the heat of war is fierce, but more fierce is the heat of Hell-fire" (Sura 9:81).
9:39 Addresses the need of all people to struggle (jihad) to live their lives according to God. It's not a "will" but a "could".
9:81 Is the reminder to be brave in any struggle, not just battle (every day is a struggle) because it beats being in hell

- A Muslim must "fight for the cause of Allah with the devotion due to him" (Sura 22:78) The word is not "fight." "Strive" is more like it. In any faith, adhering to its principles is not an easy job. It does not mean to be war mongering or aggressive.

- Muslims must make war on the infidels (unbelievers) who live around them (Sura 9:123). Yes fight, but only if attacked first.

- Muslims are to be "ruthless to unbelievers" (Sura 48:29). Not ruthless,dear. Sorry. The best translation I can give is "stern."
- A Muslim should "enjoy the good things" he has gained by fighting (Sura 8:69). If you have won things by fighting justly in a just war (i.e. you didn't attack first) then you are entitled to it. Kind of like what we're doing now in Iraq with the palaces and such.

- A Muslim can kill any person he wishes if it be a "just cause" (Sura 6:152).
This verse discusses not stealing the property of orphans. As before, you're way off.

- Allah loves those who "fight for his cause" (Sura 61:3). not "fight." "Strive." Strive to be good.
Anyone who fights against Allah or renounces Islam in favor of another religion shall be "put to death or crucified or have their hands and feet cut off alternative sides" (Sura 5:34). Not in favor of another religion. And this was only allowable if they not only attacked but continued the assault.

- Whoever changes his Islamic religion, kill him. Sahih Al-Bukhari (9:57)
This is not a sound hadith. Not like you would understand nor do you care what that means.

- Slay the idolaters wherever you find them, and take them captives and besiege them and lie in wait for them in every ambush. (Koran 9:5) Ugh. Puhlease. If you read this in context (as in the first 12 verses of chapter 9) you would know that it was the commandment of God to the muslims for one battle. ONE battle. Not a longstanding commandment. Cliche.

- Take him and fetter him and expose him to hell fire. (Koran 69:30-37) This is God's punishment in the afterlife for people who don't believe in God. Nothing that any of us could or should do.

- I will instill terror into the hearts of the unbelievers, Smite ye above their necks and smite all their finger tips of them. (Koran 8:12)
Uh, you quoted this a few lines up.

- They should be murdered or crucified or their hands and their feet should be cut off on opposite sides. (Koran 5:33)

again? please!

- Know that paradise is under the shades of swords. Sahih al-Bukhari Vol 4 p55
Again, not a sound hadith. Hadith were collected 200 years after the death of muhammad and therefore are not always correct. There is a system by which one determines the veracity of a particular hadith.


Don't act as if you have a clue about what you're talking about. You simply don't.
Heather
-Don't start none, won't be none.

basically

Rudey 04-28-2004 05:26 PM

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Originally posted by enlightenment06
basically
Basically what?

-Rudey
--I was hoping you didn't have troubles reading as well.

_Opi_ 04-28-2004 05:42 PM

*clap clap* @heather

Rudey 04-28-2004 05:51 PM

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Originally posted by _Opi_
*clap clap* @heather
Did you also get an imaginary acceptance letter from Yale and learn to read and think like "Heather"?

-Rudey

_Opi_ 04-28-2004 05:58 PM

No, but two thumbs down for you rudey!

Rudey 04-28-2004 06:00 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by _Opi_
No, but two thumbs down for you rudey!
No, Two slaps in the ear for you _opi_!

-Rudey

DeltAlum 04-28-2004 06:36 PM

Nothing like a few personal attacks to keep a conversation lively.

Rudey 04-28-2004 06:41 PM

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Originally posted by DeltAlum
Nothing like a few personal attacks to keep a conversation lively.
Nothing like a bunch of people who can't read to kill the conversation. Nothing like a man who feels the need to comment and show he's better and above others.

-Rudey
--But in the end, it's all a bunch of nothing.

DeltAlum 04-28-2004 06:55 PM

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Originally posted by Rudey
Nothing like a man who feels the need to comment and show he's better and above others.
Hmmmm....

And which role were you playing here, the pot or the kettle?

Belittling another person, their education, their college or any other part of their life -- or their opinion -- will not win an argument or debate. It doesn't make them look small or bad, but can work in the opposite.

When you take the time to debate fairly and show respect for others, you one of the best on GreekChat, but when you resort to the kind of stuff you've done above, you destroy your credibility.

You're getting dangerously close to the old "Ignore" button again. Why don't you do the same for me?

Rudey 04-28-2004 06:59 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by DeltAlum
Hmmmm....

And which role were you playing here, the pot or the kettle?

Belittling another person, their education, their college or any other part of their life -- or their opinion -- will not win an argument or debate. It doesn't make them look small or bad, but can work in the opposite.

When you take the time to debate fairly and show respect for others, you one of the best on GreekChat, but when you resort to the kind of stuff you've done above, you destroy your credibility.

You're getting dangerously close to the old "Ignore" button again. Why don't you do the same for me?

You're a moderator. I can't ignore you. Read the rules.

Go bash me in the mod forum.

Now as for my response, it was well deserved. She couldn't read or think about what I said. That is a fact. She decided to act haughty and try and rip me with a post and followed it up with crap about me being a bigot when she couldn't read.

You? You came in and dropped by to leave your pretty remarks like you do sometimes. You are free to put me on ignore sweety.

-Rudey

starang21 04-28-2004 07:05 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by DeltAlum
Hmmmm....

And which role were you playing here, the pot or the kettle?

Belittling another person, their education, their college or any other part of their life -- or their opinion -- will not win an argument or debate. It doesn't make them look small or bad, but can work in the opposite.

When you take the time to debate fairly and show respect for others, you one of the best on GreekChat, but when you resort to the kind of stuff you've done above, you destroy your credibility.

You're getting dangerously close to the old "Ignore" button again. Why don't you do the same for me?

i was just about to say that....

starang21 04-28-2004 07:07 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Rudey
You're a moderator. I can't ignore you. Read the rules.

Go bash me in the mod forum.

Now as for my response, it was well deserved. She couldn't read or think about what I said. That is a fact. She decided to act haughty and try and rip me with a post and followed it up with crap about me being a bigot when she couldn't read.

You? You came in and dropped by to leave your pretty remarks like you do sometimes. You are free to put me on ignore sweety.

-Rudey

the only response you can say is that she can't read. someone seems to be preaching to the wind. you seem to be the only who believes that there is some imaginary point behind the baseless drivel you call a post. as it is, you're still a slow-witted child who doesn't know how to argue with grown ups. maybe that marketting education you brag about didn't teach you how to formulate a cohesive argument. try a logic class.

Rudey 04-28-2004 07:12 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by starang21
the only response you can say is that she can't read. someone seems to be preaching to the wind. you seem to be the only who believes that there is some imaginary point behind the baseless drivel you call a post. as it is, you're still a slow-witted child who doesn't know how to argue with grown ups. maybe that marketting education you brag about didn't teach you how to formulate a cohesive argument. try a logic class.
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Bawk Bawk Bawk

-Rudey
--Got chicken?

starang21 04-28-2004 07:15 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Rudey
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Bawk Bawk Bawk

-Rudey
--Got chicken?

translation:

starang, you really are infinitely more intelligent so therefore my only comment is a chicken joke.


this post is proof positive that you're a pathetic loser who lives vicariously through GC and has nothing to offer society outside of childish insults.

Rudey 04-28-2004 07:18 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by starang21
translation:

starang, you really are infinitely more intelligent so therefore my only comment is a chicken joke.


this post is proof positive that you're a pathetic loser who lives vicariously through GC and has nothing to offer society outside of childish insults.

Right. Back on ignore.

-Rudey
--Feel free to ride my nuts while on ignore though

starang21 04-28-2004 07:24 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Rudey
Right. Back on ignore.

-Rudey
--Feel free to ride my nuts while on ignore though

translation:

"i'm a nobody after i log off."

last time anything outside of your grubby little fingers was around your nuts was when you were being bounced on your babysitter's lap.

James 04-29-2004 10:53 PM

I didn't hear the guys news cast so I don't really know the context, but It sounds like he was just be flippant.

People are so sensitive.

Rudey 04-29-2004 11:33 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by James
I didn't hear the guys news cast so I don't really know the context, but It sounds like he was just be flippant.

People are so sensitive.

Woah woah...let me be one of those people who can't read or think and extend what you said to mean you hate folks from timbuktu.

-Rudey


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