Friday, November 20, 2009

Congressman Gerry Connolly Stands up For Islam


About a week ago, Pat Robertson stated that Islam is a "violent political system."



He happens to be correct, but as usual one of our politicians has to come running to stand up for a religion/political system that they know little about.

Virginia's 11Th District Congressman Gerry Connolly (D), has issued this statement calling for Pat Robertson to apologize for his comments about Islam.

“In the week since Mr. Robertson’s statement that Islam is ‘not a religion’ but a ‘violent political system’ whose adherents should be treated like members of the communist or fascist party, I have heard from hundreds of outraged Northern Virginians – Muslim and non-Muslim. Here in the 11Th Congressional District of Virginia and, in fact, across our Commonwealth, Muslim-Americans are a vibrant part of our communities. They serve in our nation’s military, contribute to our economic growth, and in myriad other ways, help form the diverse tapestry that is Virginia in the 21st century.

“Some will dismiss Mr. Robertson’s comments as the strange ramblings of a man stuck in a bygone era. But when a prominent Virginian chooses to engage in hate-filled rhetoric that divides us and has the potential to fuel real discord in our polity, leaders cannot remain silent. That is why I am calling on Mr. Robertson to apologize to my constituents – Muslim and non-Muslim – for the hurt he has caused and the damage he has done. It is a week overdue.”


Of course Robertson should never apologize for speaking the truth. But I was curious if the Congressman had any sound evidence to back up his statement. So I called his Washington DC office today.

When I called a staff member named Nick answered. I stated that I am calling in regards to the Congressman telling Robertson to apologize and why does he believe that Robertson's comments were not accurate? I mentioned this site, what is was about and if I could ask a few questions. Nick stated that he didn't know about the issue, but he would write down the questions and give them to the Congressman.

These were the three questions.

1. The"Justice" chapter of Reliance of the Traveller
A Classic Manual of Islamic Sacred Law, describes Jihad as the following.

o9.0 JIHAD
(O: Jihad means to war against non-Muslims, and it etymologically derived from the word mujahada, signifying warfare to establish the religion. And it is the lesser jihad.


Does the Congressman think that this is non-violent?

2. The Congressman spoke of division. Koran verse 9:29 specifically calls for Muslims to dominate and extort non-Muslims (jizya). Is that not division?

009.029
YUSUFALI: Fight those who believe not in Allah nor the Last Day, nor hold that forbidden which hath been forbidden by Allah and His Messenger, nor acknowledge the religion of Truth, (even if they are) of the People of the Book, until they pay the Jizya with willing submission, and feel themselves subdued.


3. Congressman Connolly mentioned "hate-filled rhetoric" coming from Robertson. Saying that he "hurt" Muslims. I stated that under Islam, Jesus will come back as a Muslim and destroy Christianity. I am "hurt" and "offended", will Connolly make a statement against Islam now?

Of course he will not, but we have to pressure our politicians and let them know that Muslims are not the only ones living here. As for staff member Nick, he was very polite and interested in what I had to say. He said that I shall receive an answer in the mail. I wouldn't be holding my breath though.

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I see there's so much spam. Not surprised. Jihad does not mean "killing non-Muslims". If you're going to write something, get your facts checked, or you end up looking ignorant. It means a struggle with the ego, and it can also refer to the pains of childbirth. You do realize that as a writer you have the power to "unintentionally" make your readers believe that Muslims are linked with everything that is evil and they don't deserve a place in the EU. I'd like to make a comeback by saying that some "Islamic" countries may be intolerant, but that doesn't mean that "free" "secular" countries need to follow suit. And people like you don't belong to ANY country. They should just make some place called "The Land of the Racist, Bigoted, Unintelligent Intoleratn Ones". I'd like you to know that you can label terrorists whatever you want, but don't label them Muslims. I could easily say "Who started the first world war"? Muslims? "Who started the second world war?" Muslims? "Who killed about 20 million Aborigines in Australia?" Muslims? "Who sent the nuclear bombs of Hiroshima and Nagasaki?" Muslims? "Who killed more than 100 million Native Americans in North American?" Muslims? "Who killed more than 50 million Indians in South America?" Muslims? "Who took about 180 million African people as slaves of which 88% died and were thrown into the Atlantic ocean?" Muslims? And it wasn't Christians, Jews, or Buddhists either. It was people without religion. Because all religions teach us that if you kill one person, you've killed all of mankind. And the real Islam teaches people to live in harmony and goodwill, not to convert them by the sword. Get your facts checked.

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One thousand years ago Islamic chroniclers were well content to proclaim jihad is the violent means by which Islam is spread. They were also happy to inform us of Islams bloody victories over the infidels. they didnt talk about "inner struggles" and "peaceful expansion". Go read the early Islamic texts and get back to me you ignoramus.

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