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The Current situation involving Muslims
Reader comment on item: Militant Islam's New Strongholds

Submitted by Robbie J. (United States), Apr 16, 2004 at 13:11

I am apalled at some of the views on the religion Islam. Islam is a religion of peace and honoring everyone because we all are God's creatures. To say Islam is militant is the most bigotry inflanted comment i have ever read in my life and ... The media likes to make Muslims out to be this terrorist radical people, when in reality they just want peace and security like anyone else. During the history of Christianity it has also been very militant such as the Crusades, The Salem Witch Trails, and the Inquisiton. Every religion at one point or another has fallen to the radicals and been forced on a group. Every religion tries to benefit the people but nothing is perfect and the actions of a few should not represent or in any way be the symbol of a group.

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is islam spread via the sword ? [170 words]Phil GreendMay 31, 2007 21:21
Kind and Violent Islam [92 words]Hassan AlaviJul 31, 2007 07:08
please read well [189 words]haniOct 9, 2007 08:12
A dramatic presentation of Daniel's point [311 words]David PaulSep 21, 2006 10:24
The pain of Hindu Bengalis [210 words]PBDec 24, 2005 05:36
Understanding [200 words]CovertOct 11, 2005 00:41
GET OVER IT! [150 words]I want to remain secretSep 26, 2005 03:00
Re: Sukanta Nag and Islam [169 words]A TAug 9, 2005 17:23
Islam is being attacked for containing the truth [291 words]M.N HimedMay 18, 2005 20:26
Response to commenter Mr. Bebek Das [168 words]Sukanta NagFeb 9, 2005 14:34
Bomb the Nuclear sites in Iran - Bomb the Heck out of Iraq - So that our soldiers can come home!! [223 words]Michael McKenzieDec 16, 2004 10:11
What strongholds? [67 words]OMAR THE LITERATENov 17, 2004 04:25
Kudos [323 words]JHRanger33Jul 21, 2004 16:17
Quotes relating historical incidents. [179 words]ShahJun 29, 2004 23:55
⇒ The Current situation involving Muslims [142 words]Robbie J.Apr 16, 2004 13:11
bangladeshi hindu independence [81 words]s pFeb 8, 2004 09:17
Dealing with the root of the problem:Saudi Arabia [244 words]Nov 30, 2003 08:21
MILTANT ISLAM HAS EXISTED SINCE THE TIME OF MOHAMMED. STOP MAKING EXCUSES FOR THE EVIL IT PERPETRATES. [212 words]UNOWENNov 20, 2003 18:07
Islamophobia - the New Apologists for Islam [324 words]Paul ClarkNov 15, 2003 03:39
is it ok britain invaded other countes for a 1000 years? [23 words]IsmailNov 16, 2006 14:38
I could not agree more [77 words]mikeNov 4, 2003 19:24
Bangladesh -- response to M Rashid [167 words]Sumana ChakmaNov 3, 2003 06:49
Mr. Pipes: Milistant Islam spreads in Latin America [457 words]Reneli in UtahSep 3, 2003 11:34
Some points to ponder regarding Islam [1077 words]Bhumi PutraApr 23, 2008 17:14
Political Correctness [68 words]Bhumi PutraMay 4, 2008 16:04
Some sources regarding "Some Points to Ponder..." [820 words]Bhumi PutraMay 6, 2008 15:35
We are NOT the creators of Al-Quaida and WOE be to us if we try to give some of Israel to Palestine! [45 words]KathreenMay 22, 2003 22:01
MILITANT ISLAM'S NEW STRONGHOLD [201 words]C.VazquezMay 17, 2003 10:46
The last remaining Colonialists [101 words]alfred sporerMay 6, 2003 21:02
eminent domain? [151 words]Paul WilliamApr 3, 2003 21:08
Bangladesh Eye-Opener [75 words]Kaafir SinghApr 1, 2003 03:06
I think your very WRONG MR.KAAFIR SINGH [148 words]ikra rahmanOct 28, 2006 18:01
Unconstructive comments in reply to young muslim!! [1669 words]Trevor StanleyMar 15, 2003 17:11
Bangladesh [79 words]M RashidMar 4, 2003 12:46
Thank God for Daniel Pipes [103 words]William SmithJan 28, 2003 19:05
Militant Islam is not Islam [263 words]Gabriel GrossoJan 3, 2003 16:31
Pakistan is the source; Saudi is just the Banker [244 words]Andrei LeonidovichDec 29, 2002 10:42
Islamic Time Line Of Violent Events [176 words]SteveDec 13, 2002 16:05
Hate and terror as a religious principle [214 words]A.J. RedlhammerDec 9, 2002 12:15
Response to Tom Pensyl's comments: So disturbingly accurate [96 words]Mike, EuropeDec 4, 2002 14:22
Militant Islam is Everywhere! [175 words]Greg OfieshNov 13, 2002 16:12
What will be America's foreign policy on Middle East when there is no need for oil? [108 words]Mariappan EddiahNov 11, 2002 03:39
Response to young 'American' Muslim [95 words]J.ShearerNov 4, 2002 08:18
To commenter Young American Muslim adolescent [36 words]John Gould, Jr.Oct 31, 2002 22:18
What the hell are we doing? [243 words]ShuvaMar 15, 2006 23:49
Quran References for commenter Adolescent Muslim [60 words]A. AhmedOct 31, 2002 14:10
Response to A young American Muslim [90 words]Bob PolluchiOct 30, 2002 20:11
We need more Daniel Pipes in this country [173 words]Bob in IllinoisOct 29, 2002 14:03
Coming from a young American Muslim adolescent... [405 words]Rashad R AhmadOct 29, 2002 02:01
Deal with Saudi Arabia [143 words]Tom PensylOct 28, 2002 12:52
You are a true hero. [59 words]R. FranciniOct 26, 2002 23:58
Bigotry [75 words]Lynda ChristianOct 26, 2002 22:30
Why haven't we heard from the "moderates?" [22 words]Dr. T.S. BrittonOct 25, 2002 14:59
Keep on gettng the message out! [86 words]Barb GardeyOct 24, 2002 18:36
Body politic needs surgery [51 words]MarkOct 24, 2002 16:58
Utterly Disgusted [215 words]K AhmedOct 24, 2002 13:28
Daniel in the Lion's Den [29 words]J.ShearerOct 24, 2002 06:59
Muslim immigrants are a grave threat to the West [393 words]Anup ChakmaOct 24, 2002 03:35
Thank you Mr. Pipes [22 words]Larry in AZOct 23, 2002 22:33
The difference between... [228 words]Erek WitheeOct 23, 2002 18:45
The World Must Wake Up to the Dangers [245 words]totalgracerOct 23, 2002 18:31
A Bengladeshi Hindu's "few comments" [1027 words]Bibek DasOct 23, 2002 17:01
For 1400 years, Islam's goal has not changed [61 words]SidOct 23, 2002 15:29
Let's deal with Islam [737 words]Tom PensylOct 23, 2002 14:35
Where are the moderate Muslim leaders? [374 words]Tom McCarthyOct 23, 2002 13:00
Imagine 100 million Muslims living in the U.S. [231 words]N.A.Oct 23, 2002 12:31
Are there two kinds of Islam--Militant and non-Militant?
[w/response] [23 words]
Dr. Durjoy ChowdhuryOct 23, 2002 11:58
What are two kinds of Muslims? [7 words]Mumana AhmedJan 13, 2008 10:23
Thank You Daniel Pipes [19 words]DanOct 23, 2002 10:08
Great article- There really is an evil growing in this country....... [18 words]YacovOct 23, 2002 07:50
What is the difference? [122 words]NTropyOct 23, 2002 04:56
Comment on Quranic Verses [102 words]N. K.Oct 23, 2002 00:51
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Tackling Islamists [94 words]Hari IyerOct 22, 2002 20:45
Comment on Militant Islam's New...
[w/response] [125 words]
Fred W. OserOct 22, 2002 19:10
Thank You [103 words]Joyce WittOct 22, 2002 16:11
War is against militant Islam, not Islam itself [186 words]Steve SingletonOct 22, 2002 15:12
Global Jihad [25 words]Allan KayOct 22, 2002 13:21
You are reading my mind! [276 words]GaryOct 22, 2002 13:14
Excellent article! [142 words]LisaOct 22, 2002 13:08
Thank you. [34 words]Muazzam GillOct 22, 2002 13:01
Separation of Church and State. [83 words]Allen E. WiesenOct 22, 2002 12:07
Not to sound like a bigot... [197 words]H.G.Oct 22, 2002 11:17
Banning Conversions? [13 words]Suave RicoOct 22, 2002 11:03
Imperial Islam [210 words]Arlinda M. DeAngelisOct 22, 2002 09:57
Desperately needs some mainstream attention [42 words]Athena 1040Oct 22, 2002 09:51
The way to deal with Militant Islam [266 words]Haim BelisowskiOct 22, 2002 09:43
Islam not peaceful [14 words]Charles K L JordanOct 22, 2002 08:41

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