To I speak no English

Submitted by Michel (United States), Jan 16, 2007 at 19:36

Thanks for your comment.

Fundamentally, if you truly apply what you proclaim - introspective - and also apply it to your own culture and religion - I agree with you. ( Speck and plank in the various eyes)

What I am missing in your response, is one single bit of evidence of the above. One reference as to the fact that Muslims are indeed willing to apply a level of self-criticism, as we already prove to do.

You also (moderately - I will concede) fell into the trap of pointing fingers outwards. You condemn the vilification or demonisation of your culture to my opinion rightfully, yet lack any evidence to the willingess to state or admit any shortcomings of ISLAM, past or present.

You accept the silence by moderate Muslims of the 21st century as a given and none of your own more fanatical co-Muslims will find fault with your comments. Why is this so?

As you could see, my example mentioned, many representatives of the so called Western Civ from a Judaeo/Christian background coming, seem to be willing to take a hard look at their own history, before condemning another culture grosso modo. As you could see right here, they are willing to encounter strong and at times almost insultig opposition by their own people.

You would help me a great deal, Sir, if you could explain this silence from your point of view. It would help many, if you were able to factually and unemotionally answer several burning questions we all have about ISLAM:

Allow me to put you on the spot:

What are Muslims being taught in any normal Mosque throughout the Western World?
Are the so agressive sounding teachings of the Koran still applied to the letter?
Do you see yourself as a Master race or better than others?
Is there room in your religion for equal co-existence?
How do you consolidate the pressure and facts of a day to day Western life with your Spirituality and Religion?
How does a modern, "enlighted Muslim" see Islam in the context of the 21 st century?
Are you willing to condemn the horrific events originating from within your culture?
Do you see forms of "reform" with the teachings of modern Islam?

Please do refrain from pointing at Israel or any atrocities ever committed by us - we do have people amongst ourselves who are willing to do that from within. (Like me) and face the brunt of the outcry from our own.

If you truly respect my views, proove it and please extend me the respect and do the very same I dared to do and talk just about your own background, culture and religion in a self-critical manner.

I dare you to alienate some of your own radical proponents, as I have dared to do so.

I will wait in anticipation and remain with respect.

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