Moderate Muslims Must Speak Out

Submitted by Mike Ramirez (United States), Sep 7, 2010 at 16:09

Moderate Islam would actually do well for Westernized Muslims who sincerely wish to live peacefully among citizens of all faiths (or no faith) in America and throughout Europe. Indeed, that would be the ideal scenario. However, the reality is that within the fundamental tenets from the Qur'an there really is no room for a Muslim to be "moderate". A "moderate" who chooses to take Jews and Christians as friends and helpers would be subjected to the status of an apostate according to the commands of the Islamic prophet, Muhammad. If Muslims wish to defy the fundamental tenets and live as moderates in America, they must unite, stand up and speak out against the imams who preach hatred against Israel and intolerance toward non-Muslims. Additionally, moderates must also disregard Muhammad's decree that calls for Islamic domination over all non-Muslim societies. Yes, the solution to the problem of radical Islam definitely would be "Moderate Islam" but the implementation to preach moderation and rise up against radical Islam must start from within that faith or it will not happen at all.

Mike Ramirez
http://www.Starman3000.com

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