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Submitted by donvan (United States), Oct 31, 2007 at 11:26

A mythology which advocates the taking of human life to come into the presence of the deity is unacceptable, and must be opposed. Does it matter if the mythology is internalized by millions, and elevated to a 'religious' status? Not at all. If 'Islam' were called "Malsi" and examined with fresh eyes, from the perspective that the internalization of the dogma can produce physical harm to the believer and others, would we be experiencing all the angst of opposing it? Of course not. We would view "Malsi" as a malevolent mythology, advise against it, isolate those who hold such beliefs, insulate our children from it, and create an ethos against it. Yet, as a society, we have rushed to accomodate, create niches,interpret laws, and perpetuate the mythology of "Malsi".

As Bob Dylan said, "You dont need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows" The wind is blowing from the elites to "Malsi" and the non believers will pay the price.

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Title Commenter Date Thread
A Clear And Present Danger [193 words]GeoffNov 20, 2007 14:45114119
I appreciate the moderate tone and moderating structure of your discourse [276 words]KyleNov 2, 2007 07:11112897
Thank you Dr. Pipes for all your efforts in the campus roadshow. [121 words]Egyptian ChristianNov 1, 2007 09:27112824
legitimate reading of the legitimate text vs. Stuck in the Sixties [184 words]jennifer solisOct 30, 2007 15:38112655
More than islamism [46 words]EdOct 30, 2007 12:34112646
Back to basics... [162 words]donvanOct 31, 2007 11:26112646

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