I
recently discovered the report of the Alliance of
Civilizations High Level Group which was issued Nov. 13 of
2006. The 524kb pdf file can be
downloaded by clicking this
link. In this document, I have quoted the
paragraphs which contain the most egregious deceptions, which I have
annotated with superscripts. The superscripts are linked to my
comments, which follow the quotes. You can click a
superscript, read my comment and return to the quote by clicking your
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3.11 It is imperative to recognize that none of the
world religions
condones or approves the
killing of innocents1.
All promote the ideals of
compassion, justice and respect for the
dignity of life2.
However, in a wide range of
recent conflicts in many parts of the world
religion has been exploited to justify intolerance, violence and even
the taking of life3.
Recently, a considerable number of acts of violence and terrorism have
been committed
by radical groups on the fringes of Muslim societies. Because of these
actions, Islam is
being perceived by some as an inherently violent religion4.
Assertions to this effect are at
best manifestly incorrect and at worst maliciously motivated5.
They deepen divides and
reinforce the dangerous mutual animosity among societies.
3.13 Wherever communities believe they face persistent discrimination,
humiliation, or
marginalization based on ethnic, religious, or other identity markers,
they are likely to
assert their identity more aggressively. As long as the source of
resentment persists, and
particularly when it is aggravated by increased humiliation or by
despair in the normal
political process, moderate leaders will always struggle to match the
allure of those who
stoke feelings of collective anger and offer fellowship and redress
through exclusivist
ideologies, adversarial politics and violence. Effective
counter-measures cannot rely solely
on attacking adherents of such ideologies – in fact such
tactics are likely to inflame the very
sentiments they seek to eradicate6.
The only
durable solution lies in addressing the roots of
the resentment and anger that make exclusivist and violent ideologies
attractive in the first
place7.
Nowhere have exclusivist ideologies,
adversarial perceptions, cultural arrogance, and
media stereotypes combined more dangerously with conflicts bred of
perceived and real
injustices than in relations between Western and Muslim societies.
4.2 Notwithstanding historical periods of tension and confrontation
between adherents of the
three major monotheistic religions – conflicts which
themselves were often more political
than religious in nature – it is important to note that
peaceful co-existence, beneficial trade
and reciprocal learning have been hallmarks of relations between
Christianity, Islam and
Judaism from their earliest period until today7.
During medieval times, Islamic civilization
was a major source of innovation, knowledge acquisition, and scientific
advancement
that contributed to the emergence of the Renaissance and the
Enlightenment in Europe.
Historically, under Muslim rule, Jews and Christians were largely free
to practice their
faiths8.
Many rose to high political positions
and Jews in particular took refuge in Muslim
empires at different times in history to escape discrimination and
persecution. Similarly,
in recent centuries, political, scientific, cultural, and technological
developments in the
West have influenced many aspects of life in Muslim societies and many
Muslims have
sought to immigrate to Western nations in part for the political
freedoms and economic
opportunities found there.
4.3 Selective accounts of ancient history are used by radical movements
to paint an ominous
portrait of historically distinct and mutually exclusive faith
communities destined for
confrontation. Such distorted historical
narratives must be countered. More important
for the purposes of this report is the fact that this history does not
offer explanations for
current conflicts or for the rise in hostility between Western and
Muslim societies.
On the contrary, the roots of these phenomena lie in developments that
took place
in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, beginning with European
imperialism, the
resulting emergence of anti-colonial movements, and the legacy of the
confrontations
between them.9
4.4 The partition of Palestine by the United Nations in 1947,
envisaging the establishment
of two states - Palestine and Israel - with a special status for
Jerusalem, led to the
establishment of the state of Israel in 1948, beginning a chain of
events that continues to
be one of the most tortuous in relations between Western and Muslim
societies10.
Israel’s
continuing occupation of Palestinian and other Arab territories and the
unresolved status
of Jerusalem - a holy city for Muslims and Christians as well as Jews
– have persisted
with the perceived acquiescence of Western governments and thus are
primary causes
of resentment and anger in the Muslim world toward Western nations11.
This occupation
has been perceived in the Muslim world as a form of colonialism and has
led many to
believe, rightly or wrongly, that Israel is in collusion with
“the West”. These resentments
and perceptions were further exacerbated by Israel’s recent
disproportionate retaliatory
actions in Gaza and Lebanon.12
4.8 In the context of relations between Muslim and Western societies,
the perception of
double standards in the application of international law and the
protection of human
rights is particularly acute. Reports of collective punishment,
targeted killings, torture,
arbitrary detention, renditions, and the support of autocratic regimes
contribute to an
increased sense of vulnerability around the globe, particularly in
Muslim countries, and
to a perception of Western double standards. Assertions that Islam is
inherently violent13
and related statements by some political and religious leaders in the
West – including the
use of terms such as “Islamic terrorism”14
and “Islamic fascism” - have contributed to an
alarming increase in Islamophobia which further exacerbates Muslim
fears of the West.
4.14 In some cases, self-proclaimed religious figures have capitalized
on a popular desire for
religious guidance to advocate narrow, distorted interpretations of
Islamic teachings.15
Such figures misportray certain practices, such as honor killings,
corporal punishment16,
and oppression of women17
as religious
requirements. These practices are not only in
contravention of internationally-agreed human rights standards, but, in
the eyes of
respected Muslim scholars, have no religious foundation. Such scholars
have demonstrated
that a sound reading of Islamic scriptures and history would lead to
the eradication and
not the perpetuation of these practices.
4.17 Among the intra-Muslim debates that most directly affect relations
with Western
societies is that over the concept of “jihad”. The
notion of jihad is a rich one with many
shades of meaning, ranging from the struggle between good and evil that
is internal to
every individual (often referred to as the
“greater” jihad in Islam)18
to the taking up of
arms in defense of one’s community (the
“lesser” jihad)19.
Increasingly, this term is used by
extremists to justify violence with little consideration for the
historical context20
and the
related religious exigencies that most Muslim scholars agree should
inform its application.
When such exhortations to violence by radical factions are picked up
and amplified by
media and Western political leaders, the notion of
“jihad” loses the multiple meanings and
positive connotations it has for Muslims and becomes only associated
with violent and
negative meanings which have been wrongly attributed to the term.
5.2 We must stress the growing urgency of the Palestinian issue21,
which is a major factor in
the widening rift between Muslim and Western societies. In this regard,
it is our duty to
express our collective opinion that without a just, dignified, and
democratic solution based
on the will of all peoples involved in this conflict, all efforts
– including recommendations
contained in this report – to bridge this gap and counter the
hostilities among societies are
likely to meet with only limited success.22
5.4 Achieving a just and sustainable solution to this conflict requires
courage and a bold vision
of the future on the part of Israelis, Palestinians and all countries
capable of influencing
the situation. We firmly believe that progress on this front rests on
the recognition of
both the Palestinian and Jewish national aspirations23
and on the establishment of two fully
sovereign and independent states living side by side in peace and
security.
5.5 Reaching this objective will require Israel not only to accept but
to facilitate the
establishment of a viable Palestinian state. The peace accords
involving Israel, Egypt
and Jordan demonstrate that such constructive steps taken in line with
international
law are workable. Moreover, the terms of reference agreed to by all
parties at the
Madrid Conference in 1991, the peace initiative by President Clinton in
2000, and
the peace proposal by the Arab League at its meeting in Beirut, Lebanon
in 2002,
make it clear that the framework for a broad-based accord does exist
and the political
will can be generated.24
1. Media professionals must develop, articulate, and implement
voluntary codes of conduct. .
The power of words and images in shaping our understanding of the world
cannot be
overestimated.25
Media professionals must use
that power responsibly. In this regard, accurate
reporting is of primary importance. But it is not enough. Journalists
and producers must
also be alert to the impact that editorial decisions and opinions
implicitly conveyed in
reporting can have on the public’s perception of an issue.
Standards have been articulated
by associations such as the International Federation of Journalists,
but are not implemented
and enforced by professional associations with the consistency and
rigor with which, for
example, the legal and medical professions apply their professional
guidelines and codes
of conduct. Adherence to such standards is particularly critical during
times of crisis when
popular emotions and fears are heightened and in covering the
intersection of religion and
politics. Increased attention to the responsibility of the press need
not, and should not,
detract from advocacy for the freedom of the press.
6. Governments, media organizations and civil society should work
together to develop programs
that promote the Internet as an instrument of cross-cultural dialogue.
The Internet is a key tool of information, providing a window to global
media coverage and
a wide range of resources. That is why it is critical, in our view,
that access to the Internet
be significantly broadened (see Education Recommendation no. 6). But
the Internet can
also be used and abused to disseminate racist stereotypes and
intolerance that can inspire
hatred and violence. To help counter this phenomenon, initiatives using
the Internet as a
tool for cross-cultural dialogue and understanding should be actively
promoted.26
Define innocent.
Is any person who does not
accept Islam innocent?
Al-islam.org presents the following list of
najis things:
Urine
Faeces
Semen
Dead body
Blood
Dog
Pig
Kafir
Alcoholic liquors
The sweat of an animal who persistently eats najasat.
Lets examine the detail attached to that eighth item:
"107. * An infidel i.e. a person who does not believe in Allah and His
Oneness, is najis. Similarly,
Ghulat who believe in any of the holy twelve Imams as God, or that they
are incarnations of
God, and Khawarij and Nawasib who express enmity towards th
e holy Imams, are also najis. And similar is the case of those who deny
Prophethood, or any of
the necessary laws of Islam, like, namaz and fasting, which are
believed by the Muslims as a
part of Islam, and which they also know as such."
Islam is an inherently
violent murder/piracy cult, not a religion. Examine the
evidence in points 2 & 3 above, then read and ponder 9:111
and 61:4.
If any doubt remains, read Sahih
Bukhari Volume 4, Book 53, Number 386. If that does
not seal the deal, read the many extortion
letters which Muhammad dictated & dispatched to his
intended victims.
The Qur'an tells us that
Islam is violent, the Hadith confirm it, and I declare that my
intention is to arouse my fellow Kafirun to defend themselves and
western civilization before Islam nukes us or kills us one by
one through asymetrical warfare.
"Don't counter
attack, it'll only provoke them". We should not have resisted
Hitler & Tojo. Yeah, right.
Islam is driven by
demonic mandate, not grievances. 8:39
mandates perpetual
war against polytheists. 9:29
mandates perpetual war against Jews & Christians. 8:12
mandates terrorism. 8:67
mandates genocide; Muhammad exemplified
it. The grievances are a recruiting & motivational
tool, not the root cause.
Jews &
Christians in conquered lands were less than second class citizens.
They were not allowed to own or carry weapons, ride horses, build or
repair houses of worship. Read the Pact
of Umar for the details.
The chain of events
began in 638, when Caliph Umar
completed the conquest of Israel. Why did he conquer Israel?
First, there's the demonic mandate detailed in pt. 7, then there's this
ahadith.
Caliph Umar conquered
Israel in 638; Islam occupied it except for a short period during the
Crusades, then reconquered it. Britain conquered it in WW1,
so
now Israel is the occupier and source of all evil. Is there no respect
for historical truth? Certainly not in the U.N.! Jordan would
have the West Bank and Egypt would have Gaza if they had not attempted
policide & genocide in 1967.
It is ok for Muslims to
declare genocidal & policidal intent and massacre Israeli
civilians, but any retaliation is "disproportionate". There
is something rotten, and it ain't Israel!
Is there some
good reason for not asserting the
fact?
No, there's nothing to fear about Islam. How did Hindu
Kush get its name? What happened to the Assyrians?
What happened to the Armenians. Who killed 170 children in Beslan, and
what did they shout while slaughtering them, their mothers and
teachers? No! There's no reason to fear Islam. Allahu
akbar!
24:2
specifies stoning to death for adultery. 5:38
specifies amputation of the hand of a thief. How do you distort that?
Where but in Islam are the Levitical punishments being enforced?
Where but in Islam is there a clamor for their
enforcement?
2:223
says that your wives are a tilth for you. 4:34
says that men excel women, who should be obedient and may be beaten if
they disobey. 2:282
requires the testimony of two women to equal that of one man. How do
you distort that?
Exactly how does one
"get killed" struggling against his temptations? 47:4
How do you get martyred in spiritual struggle? 33:23
How does spiritual struggle capture "rich spoils"? 48:19
Historical context?
Any non-Muslim within range who had any desirable property
was fair game; you need to read this: Jihad
Hadith and you need to read the extortion
letters Muhammad dictated and dispatched.
Here is the issue: what
Islam conquers becomes
Waqf: perpetual Islamic trust for Allah. Waqf land can not be sold or
traded, nor can it be conquered and occupied by Kuffar. Israel
reconquered what was taken from her. Israel disproved the 10:1
advantage promised by Allah in 8:65.
Israel stands as proof that Allah is an impotent idol.
There is no God blessed way in Hell Islam will ever tolerate
the
existence of Israel! No concession, no appeasement whatever will ever
make that possible. The conflict is existential. A decent
respect
for Justice demands that the aggressor be made extinct. Islam is the
aggressor. While there is Islam, there can not be peace until
it
conquers the entire world. What part of "...and
the religion (worship) will all be for Allâh Alone [in the whole of the
world..." do you not comprehend?
Just? Dignified?
Democratic? "Go
to Syria... for Allah has on my account taken special charge of Syria
and its people."
Islam demands the extinction of Israel. Islam agressed
against
Israel in the 7th century. Israel has regained a tiny fragment of her
ancient patrimony, and Islam can not tolerate it, because it proves
Allah to be an impotent idol. Suicide bombers blowing up little old
ladies and their grandchildren; real dignified! Ahmadinejad says "A
world without Israel is possible." I say that a world
without
Islam is necessary.
The will of Islam is
this: all land conquered by Islam remains Islamic
Waqf for ever. If it is lost, it must be reconquered. Read the #21
again, then read the HAMAS
Charter.
Re-read them until you understand them. While Islam exists,
peace is
impossible. Islam is a war machine, not a religion. There is no two
state solution. Israel is the one state solution. Justice
requires the
extinction of the predator: Islam.
Which treaty provision
has not immediately been
violated by the Muslim side? Is Egypt securing the border;
preventing infiltration & smuggling? Is Abbas trying
to stop
the launching of rockets? Has HAMAS recognized Israel's right
to
exist? What does their charter say? Their objective
is
total reconquest, genocide & policide. Nothing less will
satisfy
them. Only a damn fool thinks peace is possible while Islam exists.
Only a liar chants the "peace process" & "land for peace"
mantras.
They are talking about
these words. Words which describe Islam and the conflict it mandates
in honest terms. Islam, being a fallacious fabrication, can not
tolerate criticism. Allah, being an impotent idol, can not
tolerate exposure. The High Level Group wants to outlaw
revealing
the truth about Islam. They seek to stifle free speech. They
can
go to Hell! I will not be silenced! I know the
truth, and I
will proclaim it to all who will listen. Islam is an evil
institution, invented by an evil man for an evil purpose. He made war,
genocide and terrorism into mandatory sacraments. These facts are
exposed by Islam's canon of scripture: the Qur'an, Hadith &
Sira.
Read them, for the love of truth! I have provided the
most
vital links above, blue, underlined text. Just click it and read.
Did you know that
Muhammad
was a pedophile? Did you know that he was a murderer?
Did you know that he committed genocide?
What in Hell makes you believe that an unrepentant sinner was God's
chosen final prophet?! What in Hell makes you believe that a warmonger
founded a "religion of peace"?
The High Level Group
wants to censor the
Internet. They want to outlaw exposing Islam as the murder cult it is.
Will you let them? Will you passively permit them to abrogate
the
first amendment and squelch expression of truth? For the love
of
life and liberty I exhort you to shake off torpor, rise up and raise
Hell! Read, sign, propagate and promote these on
line
petitions! Send their URLs to everyone in your address book, asking
them to do the same. Send them to your Representative and Senators.
Post links to them in your blogs and web sites. Use them in your
signature line. Is life so dear or peace so sweet as to be
purchased at the price of liberty? Exercise your freedom of speech and
petition while you still have them. Do it now!! Congress
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