Good Muslim and Good American ?

Submitted by Nathan Rosenblatt (United States), Aug 17, 2006 at 21:13

I don't know if this is the appropriate forum, but I would like very much to have your comments on the dialog below:

Can A Muslim Become A Good American Citizen

I sent that question to a friend who worked in Saudi Arabia for 20 years.

The following is his reply:

Theologically - no. Because his allegiance is to Allah...

Religiously - no. Because no other religion is accepted by his Allah except Islam (Koran, 2:256)

Therefore after much study and deliberation.... perhaps we should be very suspicious of ALL MUSLIMS in this country. They obviously cannot be both "good" Muslims and good Americans.

Call it what you wish.... it's still the truth.

If you find yourself intellectually in agreement with the above statements, perhaps you will share this with your friends. The more who understand this, the better it will be for our country and our future.

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