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Response to Pipes, Egroeg and Bostom

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Submitted by Pungky Sumadi (United States), Jan 6, 2003 at 18:36

Response to Daniel Pipes, Husb Egroeg and Andrew Bostom.

By Pungky Sumadi, Graduate Student, Department of Urban and Regional Planning, the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Reading the debates and comments on the PBS's Muhammad (peace be upon him / pbuh) feature made by the above three commentators (in bold), I feel the urge to provide my comment to them. I hope my response will open their eyes (and others) to the truth of Islam and the life of the prophet Muhammad (pbuh).

No commentator is so impolite and unsycophantic as to note that however admirable this was in seventh-century Arab society, Muslim women today suffer widely from genital mutilations, forced marriages, purdah opaqueness, abject illiteracy, sexual apartheid, polygamy, and honor killings (Pipes). If what Pipes mean as genital mutilations as circumcision, he missed the reason of the latter, which is for healthy reason. In fact, Muslim males are also circumcised for the same reason, as well as hundreds of millions of other males from different religions. Forced marriage, abject illiteracy, sexual apartheid and honor killings are not from Islamic teaching, they are results of human ignorance, backwardness of human culture and society's level of education (that cause misinterpretation of Islamic teachings).

The film treats religious beliefs or myths -- such as Muhammad's "Night Journey," when the Qur'an says he went to heaven and entered the divine presence -- as historical facts. All this smacks of a film shown by Hollywood missionaries, not a prime-time documentary (Pipes). The "Night Journey" of prophet Muhammad (pbuh) is well documented in: (1) the Qur'an itself (Chapter or Surah 17), and (2) the history of the Prophet (pbuh) written by many authors. They provide many proofs of the journey, e.g., when the prophet was flying from Jerusalem to Mecca, he saw a lost camel that was being searched by the owners. Upon his arrival in Mecca, the prophet (pbuh) met the owners and informed them where the camel was. The people of Mecca asked him (pbuh) of any proof of the night journey, and the prophet (pbuh) described how Baitul Maqdis (the mosque in Jerusalem) looked like (Al-Mubarakfury 1997).

The concept of "saving one life is saving humanity" is contradictory to the present situation where Muslims butchered thousands of people in the name of Allahu Akbar (Pipes). Yes, it is contradictory, because not all Muslim read, understand, and more importantly, practice the teachings of the Qur'an as shown by the prophet Muhammad (pbuh). Lots of them are misusing the concept of jihad and committing acts that are plainly contrary to Islam for lots of different reasons. Allah SWT says in the Qur'an: "Verily we have revealed the Book to you in Truth, for (instructing) mankind. He, then, that receives guidance benefits his own soul, but he that strays injures his own soul. Nor are you set over them to dispose of their affairs (Surah 39 Verse 41). We know David Koresh killed himself and his followers, Hitler killed millions of Jewish, Hindus butchered thousands of Muslims in India, and the Christian Ambonese killed their fellow Muslim in Indonesia. We also know there were ethnic cleansing in African and Eastern European countries, did we claim that the religion is to blame? Have we scrutinized (and misinterpret) their holy Books / Scriptures to justify the killings?

Few moderate Muslims dare to publically criticize their fellow Muslims' horrific action, for fear of a death sentence (fatwah) from some evil mullahs with jihad on their minds (Egroeg). Egroeg denied the comments, statements and writings by Muslims and Islamic scholars in the US and around the world condemning horrific actions made by those who claim to be Muslims.

The prophet Muhammad (pbuh) had numerous wives and concubines (Egroeg). He should know that during that period a man could have unlimited number of wives and concubines; it was a custom. Women were treated unfairly and unjustly. Relationship between men and women were unbelievably wrong and unacceptable (e.g. a man could order his wive to sleep with other man in order to get an unexpectedly good quality heir). The Muslims believe that Muhammad (pbuh) had 12 wives. The main idea for the prophet (pbuh) to marrying many wives is that Allah SWT wanted to establish His marriage-related laws (applicable to all human being) and remove the wrong values, customs, traditions and practices of the (then) society on how men take women and treat them as wives. Egoreg just mentioned two of the reasons in his article, the others are—among others—to establish a new tie between two different tribes who were fighting each other; to save a person and her tribe from dishonor fate; and to documents the prophet's (pbuh) daily life as examples how mankind practice the teaching of Islam and translate the Qur'an in action. When these laws were completed, Allah SWT revealed the Surah 4, Verse 3 to Muhammad (pbuh). Allah SWT forbid the prophet Muhammad (pbuh) to take anymore wives. By that moment a man is allowed only to take four wives at the maximum, and only if he can spare his love, attention and wealth justly to the others. In addition to this law, a man has to have approval from the current wive(s) before he takes another wive.

The Muslims also believe that Muhammad (pbuh) had no concubine. He is the last Messenger of Allah SWT. As a messenger, the Prophet (pbuh) delivered the Qur'an, a guide for mankind to conduct their life in this world. It prohibits sexual act outside formal marriage. Logically, how can a prophet preach and teach the words of Allah SWT while at the same time his life is contradictory to the teachings of Allah SWT? To confirm that the prophet (pbuh) does exactly what he teaches consistently to the Qur'an, many authors of the life of the prophet (pbuh) and his wives wrote that Aisha was once asked to describe the Prophet (pbuh), and she replied that he was "the Qur'an walking", meaning that his behavior was the Qur'an translated into action.

Introducing conversion at the pain of the death and torture (Egroeg). He was not clear with this statement (where did he get this idea, anyway?). He misunderstands the Qur-an; It comes from Allah SWT through Muhammad (pbuh). It is a message and a guide to human being on how to live the life according to His way. Allah SWT promises unlimited joy and reward if we follow what He says and avoid the bad things that He forbids. He warns us that if we still do the bad things, He will punish us. Clearly you miss pointing out the unlimitedly positive rewards of obeying Allah SWT and His messenger (pbuh).

Classification of human beings (Egroeg). Again, there is no hierarchical classification (whatsoever) in Islam, just like Hindu's caste classification of human beings. All people are the same. In the Qur'an the use of Muslims, the people of the Book, Jews and so on are for classifying human beings according to what they are / believe in / origins. Just like we classify people by origin, religion and so on. About the labels of the kafirs as pigs and apes, it seems Egroeg just took the verse that says about it (Surah 5, Verse 60), but intentionally took off the previous verses that explain in what context that the kafirs are transformed (and not labeled) into apes and pigs. In the Qur'an the transformation (which is a curse of Allah SWT) were (and are) directed to those who ridicule and hate the Muslims whose only sin were accepting Islam as their religion (Surah 5, Verses 58-59). The evidence of this curse happened in Turkey during earthquake in 1999, as quoted by Al-Talib, 2000 and many other newspapers (for easy reference, visit www.geocities.com/islam_miracles/ miracles_earthquake.htm): "An American scuba-diver was sent down to see if there were any traces of the naval-base in Golcuk. He said that he went down 100 metres and there was no trace of the naval base. On the diver's return toward the surface, he noticed at about 62 metres the remains of the casino. What he saw there shocked him. He saw a person in a frozen position with arms wrapped around a tree trunk while holding a bottle of liquor in his hand. He was wide-eyed in terror and his face was transformed into that of a pig! Another person holding cards in his hand had the same wide-eyed expression, but his face had been transformed into that of a monkey! The diver said he will never again go down there".

Blasphemy law in Islamic countries (Egroeg). In the Islamic believe, Allah SWT is the most Holiness and the most Powerful. All praise goes to Him. There is a big difference between praising and supporting Allah SWT. He, the Almighty, does not need our support. In fact, human beings always need His support and help. The blasphemy law in Islamic countries is meant to avoid hostility (and death) that may result from blasphemy thrown from followers of one religion to those of others—an event that has been happening since thousands of years ago.

When old and new Testaments, Hindu and Buddhist scriptures had been critically examined, what prevents the Qur'an from being subjected to such probing review? (Egroeg). Human beings were blessed by Allah SWT with intelligence and free will. Muslims believe that without guidance these blessings tend to be used to satisfy human desires, needs and wants in inappropriate ways, including reviewing and improvising previously revealed holy Books for the sake of human interests. The Qur'an cannot be reviewed because it is already perfected by Allah SWT (Surah 5 Verse 3). Surah 6 Verse 115 says that "the Word of your Lord finds its fulfillment in truth and in justice; none can change His Words for He is the One Who hears and knows al"l. Furthermore Allah SWT says in Surah 15 Verse 9: "We have, without doubt, sent down the Message; and We will surely guard it (from corruption)". Human being are blessed by Allah SWT with intelligence and the Muslims believe that it is their obligation to use these blessings to understand the meaning of and practice the teaching of the Qur'an in daily life. People may have different views and understandings about the interpretation and the meaning of the Qur'an, but none is able to successfully revise the Qur'an.

"The Koran teaches you that the saving of one life is as if you saved all of humanity". Muhammad hijacked this verse from Talmud (Pipes).
Did Muhammad read and thoroughly study Talmud? Did he get the verse from other priests, rabbis or other religious clerics only to find the truth of Talmud and claim it as part of the Qur'an? Once again, it is not the words of Muhammad (pbuh), but of Allah SWT. There are at least two reasons: (1) Muhammad (pbuh) is illiterate. The Qur'an says: "And you (Muhammad) were not (able) to recite a Book before this (the Qur'an), nor are you (able) to transcribe it with your right hand: in that case, indeed, would the talkers of vanities have doubted" (Surah 29, Verse 48). (2) The revelation of the Qur'an is from Allah SWT (Surah 39, Verse 1). Some of its contents were revealed in the previous and original Books, such as Torah and Gospel (Surah 10 Verse 37, Surah 5 Verse 48, Surah 35 Verse 31, Surah 46 Verse 30). The instruction to human beings to conduct good deeds was revealed in the previous and original Books before the Qur'an. So, if the teaching of "saving one life" comes from Allah SWT and is found in the previous and original Books, why can't it appear in the Qur'an?

The Massacre of the Banu Qurayza. In his article Andrew Bostom only said that the Jews was alleged to have aided the forces of Muhammad's enemies in violation of a prior pact. He failed to describe the content of the pact the Qurayza and Muhammad (pbuh) had agreed, which are, among others, the Muslims and the Jews agreed: (a) to respect each other's religion; (b) to help each other in fighting whoever wants to disrespect the pact; (c) to provide good advise and perform good deed to each other and live in harmony; (d) the Jews have to help the Muslims if the latter are in war; (e) not to protect and help the Quraish (the enemy of the Muslims) (Al-Mubarakfury 1997).

The killing to the Qurayza occurred after the Khandaq war. The Muslims were informed that the Qurayza had helped the Quraish in fighting the Muslims in that war. The prophet Muhammad (pbuh) asked his friends to conduct a thorough investigation of the information. The prophet (pbuh) not only had convincing evidence that the Qurayza, lead by Ka'b Asad Al-Qurazhy, did help the Quraish to kill Muhammad (pbuh) and his followers, but also other evidences that the Qurayza deliberately breached the pact by, among others, ridiculing Islam and the prophet (pbuh) and treating the Muslims as enemy.

Realizing that the Muslims had surrounded the Qurayza, Ka'b Asad Al-Qurazhy proposed three options to his people: (a) that they convert to Islam and get security guarantee over their lives, wealth, women and children (he even reminded his people that Muhammad (pbuh) is a true prophet sent by God and it is his name that they have read in their Book); (b) that they kill their own children and women and then fight against Muhammad (pbuh); (c) they strike Muhammad (pbuh) and his followers and break their religious ban of not fighting on Saturday. The Qurayza refused all options. They decided to leave their fate to Muhammad (pbuh). But Muhammad (pbuh) left the decision in the hand of Sa'd Mu'adh, the leader of the Aus, a companion of Qurayza, and the prophet (pbuh) also confirmed that the decision would bind the Qurayza and the Muslims. Muhammad (pbuh) had full confidence that whatever decision Sa'd would make, it would be guided by Allah SWT. It means the decision will be fair and just, even if it was to forgive the Qurayza.

What Qurayza did to the Muslims is just like your neighbors helped your enemies to butcher you, your family and fellows. This act of treachery was (and is) a serious crime. Al-Mubarakfury (1997) wrote that at that time, such a treachery was considered as a war crime. The Muslims later found out that the Qurayza had made thousands of weapons and prepared themselves to fight their neighboring Muslims.
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Comments on 2 issues here... [841 words]David IseckeDec 19, 2002 11:404907
murdering of Jews? [364 words]Amjad KhanDec 19, 2002 11:334906
Email I sent to PBS [77 words]judy pinchukDec 19, 2002 11:114904
1Disturbing how they excused the slaughter of the Jews [113 words]GloriaDec 19, 2002 11:044903
1OPINION: "Documentary" About the Muslim Relgion Prophets From Government Funding and Public Television [775 words]David P. DillardDec 19, 2002 10:454901
Islam and religion [74 words]SmithApr 28, 2008 23:314901
Completely Concur [439 words]Greg HoskinsFeb 12, 2009 11:204901
Excellent article [18 words]Sharon Feinberg, Esq.Dec 19, 2002 10:334899
2Publish Karen Armstrong's version of Quran and make it real: [235 words]hari iyerDec 19, 2002 10:154898
How logical it is to comment on a book without reading it! [141 words]umair bin sajjadFeb 29, 2008 15:354898
killing [33 words]husseinDec 25, 2010 13:524898
think again [105 words]saqib yeshuApr 11, 2013 14:134898
Dr Pipes [117 words]HasanDec 19, 2002 10:054897
That's cleared it up for me [10 words]ajjiAug 23, 2011 13:414897
Great [59 words]Moody AdamsDec 19, 2002 07:054893
Too sugar coated and flowery for me. [158 words]Ghan shyamDec 19, 2002 06:444892
Tell Everyone, Tell the World! [82 words]Randi T. VarroneDec 19, 2002 00:134883
The New Double Standard [352 words]Judith AntonelliDec 19, 2002 00:114882
The Torah and the Koran. [89 words]Robert CharlesonFeb 20, 2008 07:524882
Just Watched It!! [62 words]JoeDec 19, 2002 00:004881
Home run! [104 words]Barbara StanleyDec 18, 2002 23:394880
TV show on Islam [75 words]ScolesDec 18, 2002 23:294878
1Islam [31 words]SantiagoJan 12, 2012 11:024878
3Religion and Government Cannot be Separated [257 words]Richard EasonDec 18, 2002 23:194876
Opinion [121 words]Tyler AllemanOct 2, 2006 11:324876
disagree on rational grounds [335 words]SholmrootshellDec 21, 2006 21:114876
Flaws In the Article [151 words]DavidSep 26, 2007 22:564876
I have to disagree. [611 words]Akram ZiadaJan 10, 2008 21:134876
are you kidding? [79 words]ryanJan 3, 2011 00:314876
How about equal opportunity? [117 words]George McFaddenDec 18, 2002 23:174875
What a beautiful documentary! [92 words]Ariton MarkuDec 18, 2002 23:164874
"Slaughter" of Jews [71 words]Alexander LahozDec 18, 2002 23:134873
Opposite Effect--Not to Worry. [85 words]Fred GlassDec 18, 2002 23:124872
Film nonsense [65 words]Robert BensonDec 18, 2002 23:114871
Regarding PBS on recruiting for Islam [69 words]Myra CredeurDec 18, 2002 23:034870
Islam [19 words]J.V. White M.D.Dec 18, 2002 21:584866
Bias of PBS [51 words]mina hechtmanDec 18, 2002 21:204863
the truth must be told about Islam [285 words]Lema SbeinatiDec 18, 2002 21:144861
Need to stop this PBS program [113 words]kahanDec 18, 2002 20:594859
Congratulations [86 words]Harold Homefield, Ph.D.Dec 18, 2002 20:534858
There is a way to call the lie [25 words]krishna SankarDec 18, 2002 18:264852
PBS Frontline Rebroadcast of "Muslims" Dec 19 [72 words]Rick TierneyDec 18, 2002 17:504850
re: Muslims [80 words]Bob BrookDec 18, 2002 17:344848
PBS should teach Americans about the world [191 words]Brian SmithDec 18, 2002 17:044846
Sleeping with the enemy. [91 words]Michael BaramDec 18, 2002 17:034845
The End Of PBS? [77 words]Gene BiegelDec 18, 2002 17:014844
Important subject and article:Subject needs action by Congress [28 words]Lois J CopelandDec 18, 2002 16:424842
What Happened to Accountability? [180 words]D. MasseyDec 18, 2002 16:344840
PBS [35 words]Lorraine CollerDec 18, 2002 16:254839
Thank You Daniel Pipes - This is Indeed The Grand Illusion [2036 words]Larry StrattonDec 18, 2002 16:004837
PBS "public service" [106 words]Alex VayntrubDec 18, 2002 15:504835
Why Object? [30 words]Kashif AhmedDec 18, 2002 15:054833
With a Federal Deficit in Billions Why are we financing Islamic Propaganda? [15 words]Harold AbramsonDec 18, 2002 14:164828
History revision [125 words]nhgrouchDec 18, 2002 13:454824
Bloody Muhammad [33 words]Steven KruglerDec 18, 2002 13:424823
The Propaganda Sponsors [72 words]MontyDec 18, 2002 13:384822
Conversion to Islam [143 words]A.A.Dec 18, 2002 13:094821
PBS shouldn't recruit for the Moslem religion! [14 words]Irene WiseDec 18, 2002 13:094820
PBS tough to reach [115 words]bobDec 18, 2002 13:044819
PBS the preacher [201 words]Elie KhawandDec 18, 2002 13:004818
PBS [54 words]GloriaDec 18, 2002 12:454817
THANK YOU FOR THE TRUTH [47 words]MelissaDec 18, 2002 12:284814
The Selling of Islam [335 words]Arlinda DeAngelisDec 18, 2002 12:224813
Revisionist history of Islam [46 words]Skip LondonDec 18, 2002 12:074810
Media Persecution of Christianity [33 words]Andrew DavisDec 18, 2002 12:064809
Check the facts [42 words]MarkDec 18, 2002 11:534808
Funded by Moslems themselves [55 words]R. DelfinDec 18, 2002 11:484807
Public Funding of Religious Prosletyzing [96 words]Howard GreenDec 18, 2002 11:384806
PBS and Islam [54 words]ellen prekopDec 18, 2002 11:234805
My two cents [701 words]Moataz EmamDec 18, 2002 11:184804
PBS distortions and propaganda [630 words]Ron PollandDec 18, 2002 11:144803
It Is Not Free Speech [66 words]Rod DeleoDec 18, 2002 11:134802
PBS, Recruiting for Islam [79 words]Arnold CohenDec 18, 2002 11:114801
Sue PBS [72 words]Morton L. Metersky, PhDDec 18, 2002 11:044799
About PBS show [128 words]henri bollDec 18, 2002 10:444797
RE: who is funding this program? [114 words]Martin MurrayDec 18, 2002 10:054795
Free speech not the point- to Victor [198 words]Jerry HurtubiseDec 18, 2002 09:544793
this is deplorable....... [60 words]Noreen SlagerDec 18, 2002 09:474792
ACLU where is your outrage? [32 words]dwainDec 18, 2002 09:384791
Source of Funding for PBS documentary [18 words]gamaliel IsaacDec 18, 2002 09:014789
Out of Control!!! [29 words]JohnDec 18, 2002 08:174785
points [219 words]A M MalikDec 18, 2002 07:554783
Pro. [61 words]Ronald SpiessDec 18, 2002 06:374782
Not a free country [234 words]Ruth FisherDec 18, 2002 06:294781
PBS Islam Film [91 words]Marvin ShapiroDec 18, 2002 04:334780
Only in America [197 words]Bill GoffDec 18, 2002 04:004779
Truth in advertising [204 words]Gershom MartinDec 18, 2002 03:114777
Wonderful! [21 words]Chris LeClaireDec 18, 2002 01:544773
The Moslems always do not tell the truth [276 words]F.ShawkiDec 18, 2002 01:124772
the above article is based on lies [81 words]alhamdu- lillaMay 18, 2007 20:214772
PBS Recruitment for Islam [148 words]S.C.PandaDec 18, 2002 01:064771
Islam, Mohammed Film [86 words]Jessie JacklinDec 18, 2002 00:594770
So much for Jews controlling the media [58 words]Karsten BraschDec 18, 2002 00:444769
Why is it so? [221 words]Clever Muslim (think b4 u reply)Feb 17, 2008 09:384769
Uncritical portrayal of a religo/political leader [59 words]Muhammad SiddiquiDec 17, 2002 23:584768
SPEAK OUT AND UP [60 words]PEGGY YOUNGDec 17, 2002 23:454767
PBS Violates Its Legal Obligations [156 words]J. HoffmanDec 17, 2002 23:154765
Quo Vadis; Liberality? [144 words]Mr.and Mrs. Williiam A.KirkDec 17, 2002 22:534763
PBS should air "Jihad in America" [56 words]Carol GallowayDec 17, 2002 22:494761
Jihad at PBS [27 words]Francis DoveJun 3, 2007 21:044761
Muslims Made America Great! [208 words]William BlandDec 17, 2002 22:434760
1film on Islam paid for with public dollars, what a shame [70 words]robert singerDec 17, 2002 22:404759
response to Victor [163 words]GadFlyDec 17, 2002 22:354757
Thank you. [15 words]Robert G. MogullDec 17, 2002 21:484754
So what else is new? [65 words]Joshua TruaxDec 17, 2002 20:324751
Huh? [39 words]AmirDec 17, 2002 20:114750
REVIEW OF PBS ISLAMIC FILM [114 words]JERRY BORISDec 17, 2002 20:014749
Re: The surge of ant-semitism [179 words]henri bollDec 17, 2002 19:584748
PBS website forum [12 words]FreedomloverDec 17, 2002 19:194746
PBS program - a sham! [94 words]Herchelle YoungDec 17, 2002 18:264744
Who really controls the media? [22 words]Jeff FosterDec 17, 2002 18:174743
Isn't this free speech? [222 words]VictorDec 17, 2002 18:164742
Deceptions by Kronemer in the PBS film [82 words]SilasDec 17, 2002 18:124740
Sue PBS [29 words]Himalaya GuptaDec 17, 2002 18:084739
It is indeed an outrage! [87 words]Margaret WolfDec 17, 2002 18:034738
Islamic Missionary Documentary on PBS [217 words]I.C.Dec 17, 2002 17:524736
what's your problem. [72 words]SallmanNov 23, 2008 20:344736
PBS is shameful in recruiting for Islam [34 words]maxine davisDec 17, 2002 17:304735
Bravo! [165 words]Oskar Klausenstock, M.D.Dec 17, 2002 17:254733
With all due respect. [158 words]AmyDec 17, 2002 17:214732
Get your facts straight.. [4 words]Marcus MellonDec 17, 2002 17:154731
i regret your choice of "Recruiting for Islam [85 words]CharDec 17, 2002 17:094730
Recruiting for Islam [48 words]Peter H cahnDec 17, 2002 16:554729
Uncle or Anti? [118 words]Marvin KravetskyDec 17, 2002 16:494728
Right on [129 words]H. Alan YoungDec 17, 2002 16:454727
Conversion to Islam & Nazi link [76 words]Judith AntonelliDec 17, 2002 16:324725
Don't get mad, get even [76 words]DavidDec 17, 2002 16:194723
Read the Script and Respond [275 words]SusanDec 17, 2002 16:184722
PBS at the Height of its Arrogance [325 words]Lawrence SchmerelDec 17, 2002 16:064720
PBS Mohammed Program [58 words]Carrie OkayDec 17, 2002 15:584719
Pipes is Right on the Mark: Who's funding the program? [324 words]Esther S. BeckDec 17, 2002 15:244716
Another thank you [31 words]Ruben G. PerlmutterDec 17, 2002 15:044714
Refreshing Journalistic Integrity [110 words]Tom FillingerDec 17, 2002 14:564713
PBS Documentary on Mohammad [109 words]S.F.gohara, M.D.Dec 17, 2002 14:524712
Try to understand. [132 words]Think-Mar 2, 2006 02:144712
The Myths of Present-day Islam [495 words]Anna JordanDec 17, 2002 14:504710
YOU SHOULD BE PROUD OF YOUR ARTICLE [20 words]IRENE WILSONDec 17, 2002 14:454708
When did you Learn who Muhammad was? [312 words]Fawzia MirzaDec 17, 2002 14:254707
Remove Taxpayer Funding from PBS [20 words]TerryDec 17, 2002 14:224706
NPR acts without oversight [40 words]Michael KurmanDec 17, 2002 14:154705
Outrageous! [101 words]mike levineDec 17, 2002 14:144704
Separation of Mosque and State? [53 words]John BucknerDec 17, 2002 14:104702
Thanks for PBS article [26 words]Ed JeffersonDec 17, 2002 14:034700
Shame on PBS [35 words]Nathan RosenblattDec 17, 2002 13:594699
Literal Truth in the Koran--and elsewhere [80 words]Norman LevittDec 17, 2002 13:594698
Another example of disingenuous Liberalism [188 words]Rick LasureDec 17, 2002 13:484695
Islam and the Media [30 words]william papkeDec 17, 2002 13:484694
The founder sets the future for the religion [203 words]SheerahkahnDec 17, 2002 13:464692
Beating the Sword of Islam into a Ploughshare [317 words]Robert M. PriceDec 17, 2002 13:324691
PBS Recruiting for Islam [58 words]Isaac BotbolDec 17, 2002 13:314690
1You make an interesting point [97 words]Dr. Jal HampsonDec 17, 2002 13:304689
Is disinformation justified? [67 words]Stephen ReedDec 17, 2002 12:564682
This sounds like a recruitment ad [25 words]Tony MarxDec 17, 2002 12:544681
PBS, Recruiting for Islam [52 words]Renee GordonDec 17, 2002 12:534680
total aproval [9 words]bunuel celaDec 17, 2002 12:274675
What can we do? [107 words]M. MartinDec 17, 2002 12:274674
Murder of 3,000 -- ATTEMPTED Murder of 50,000 [47 words]Dec 17, 2002 12:254673
What to do about it? [88 words]Diana NielsenDec 17, 2002 12:214672
Liberty Equality Fraternity [54 words]Gordon BergerDec 17, 2002 12:204671
Organized petition [85 words]Joe W. MoodyDec 17, 2002 12:204670
pbs [17 words]Mike DiamondDec 17, 2002 11:574666
Dont donate anything to PBS [33 words]Hari IyerDec 17, 2002 11:544665
Thank you [115 words]Julia ReevesDec 17, 2002 11:214661
PBS [35 words]Charles WinokoorDec 17, 2002 11:204660
PBS Scandal [45 words]John H. CornDec 17, 2002 10:564657
Where is the ACLU? [43 words]Charlie FinklerDec 17, 2002 09:594654
um yeah [19 words]Hidden from unsavory charactersSep 8, 2006 14:154654
Outrageous whitewashing [366 words]MaryDec 17, 2002 09:064652
Living in the Land of the Porkbarrel [211 words]Jack AjzenbergDec 17, 2002 09:014651
Challenge this use of public funds [63 words]Paul M. NevilleDec 17, 2002 08:254650

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