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originally posted by: butcherguy
a reply to: Quetzalcoatl14
People like you keep trying to attach blame of any Muslim violence to Islam itself.
It could be because when you watch a video of multiple beheadings in a Middle Eastern country which has the people performing the acts and those watching and taking videos shouting Alluhah Ahkbar! repeatedly.
Maybe that is the reason that people tie it to Islam.
Not trying to pick a fight, just letting a fact slip out....
I know, I keep hearing that these bad guys are not Islamic.... but they pray to Allah and profess to be Islamic. Doesn't that count for something?
Bush, claiming to be following God, invaded Iraq without any real reason. Bush claimed to be born again. That war killed 200,000 civilians. he also tortured people. Most of the religious right was ALL for Bush's actions. Most still are today. That makes them terrorists in my book.
The resolution cited many factors as justifying the use of military force against Iraq:[2][3] Iraq's noncompliance with the conditions of the 1991 ceasefire agreement, including interference with U.N. weapons inspectors. Iraq "continuing to possess and develop a significant chemical and biological weapons capability" and "actively seeking a nuclear weapons capability" posed a "threat to the national security of the United States and international peace and security in the Persian Gulf region." Iraq's "brutal repression of its civilian population." Iraq's "capability and willingness to use weapons of mass destruction against other nations and its own people". Iraq's hostility towards the United States as demonstrated by the 1993 assassination attempt on former President George H. W. Bush and firing on coalition aircraft enforcing the no-fly zones following the 1991 Gulf War. Members of al-Qaeda, an organization bearing responsibility for attacks on the United States, its citizens, and interests, including the attacks that occurred on September 11, 2001, are known to be in Iraq. Iraq's "continu[ing] to aid and harbor other international terrorist organizations," including anti-United States terrorist organizations. Iraq paid bounty to families of suicide bombers. The efforts by the Congress and the President to fight terrorists, and those who aided or harbored them. The authorization by the Constitution and the Congress for the President to fight anti-United States terrorism. The governments in Turkey, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia feared Saddam and wanted him removed from power. Citing the Iraq Liberation Act of 1998, the resolution reiterated that it should be the policy of the United States to remove the Saddam Hussein regime and promote a democratic replacement. The resolution "supported" and "encouraged" diplomatic efforts by President George W. Bush to "strictly enforce through the U.N. Security Council all relevant Security Council resolutions regarding Iraq" and "obtain prompt and decisive action by the Security Council to ensure that Iraq abandons its strategy of delay, evasion, and noncompliance and promptly and strictly complies with all relevant Security Council resolutions regarding Iraq." The resolution authorized President Bush to use the Armed Forces of the United States "as he determines to be necessary and appropriate" in order to "defend the national security of the United States against the continuing threat posed by Iraq; and enforce all relevant United Nations Security Council Resolutions regarding Iraq."
originally posted by: buster2010
originally posted by: neo96
Well then I guess The NONSTOP HATRED of Chiristians, and them evil JEWS.
Is EQUALLY 'pathetic'.
Yes the constant villainization of those two groups by the MSM is truly pathetic.
originally posted by: neo96
a reply to: Quetzalcoatl14
Bush, claiming to be following God, invaded Iraq without any real reason. Bush claimed to be born again. That war killed 200,000 civilians. he also tortured people. Most of the religious right was ALL for Bush's actions. Most still are today. That makes them terrorists in my book.
What Amazes me is effing red herrings like that.
Simple FACT all anyone has to do is a two second google search to find the 'reasons' for Iraq.
The resolution cited many factors as justifying the use of military force against Iraq:[2][3] Iraq's noncompliance with the conditions of the 1991 ceasefire agreement, including interference with U.N. weapons inspectors. Iraq "continuing to possess and develop a significant chemical and biological weapons capability" and "actively seeking a nuclear weapons capability" posed a "threat to the national security of the United States and international peace and security in the Persian Gulf region." Iraq's "brutal repression of its civilian population." Iraq's "capability and willingness to use weapons of mass destruction against other nations and its own people". Iraq's hostility towards the United States as demonstrated by the 1993 assassination attempt on former President George H. W. Bush and firing on coalition aircraft enforcing the no-fly zones following the 1991 Gulf War. Members of al-Qaeda, an organization bearing responsibility for attacks on the United States, its citizens, and interests, including the attacks that occurred on September 11, 2001, are known to be in Iraq. Iraq's "continu[ing] to aid and harbor other international terrorist organizations," including anti-United States terrorist organizations. Iraq paid bounty to families of suicide bombers. The efforts by the Congress and the President to fight terrorists, and those who aided or harbored them. The authorization by the Constitution and the Congress for the President to fight anti-United States terrorism. The governments in Turkey, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia feared Saddam and wanted him removed from power. Citing the Iraq Liberation Act of 1998, the resolution reiterated that it should be the policy of the United States to remove the Saddam Hussein regime and promote a democratic replacement. The resolution "supported" and "encouraged" diplomatic efforts by President George W. Bush to "strictly enforce through the U.N. Security Council all relevant Security Council resolutions regarding Iraq" and "obtain prompt and decisive action by the Security Council to ensure that Iraq abandons its strategy of delay, evasion, and noncompliance and promptly and strictly complies with all relevant Security Council resolutions regarding Iraq." The resolution authorized President Bush to use the Armed Forces of the United States "as he determines to be necessary and appropriate" in order to "defend the national security of the United States against the continuing threat posed by Iraq; and enforce all relevant United Nations Security Council Resolutions regarding Iraq."
en.wikipedia.org...
That can be basically summed up as W went to war with a group of people that has been at WAR for the past 40 years against the evil west.
The only EFFING 'religion' at play here is those RIGHT WINGERS OVER IN THE ME clinging to their guns, and religion.
Who call themselves 'muslims'.
And if other 'moderates' get upset with that. That is more their problem than anyone else's.
Because they need to clean their house.
But see, you guys attempt to use minutea and other reasons claimed for why Christianity cannot be impuned. Yet, you don't extend the same grace to Islam.
The man who tells the truth is universally disliked by every person because every person has an agenda and is hiding behind a fantasy which the truth penetrates like an arrow and leaves him stripped naked before the whole universe, and he does not like that." ~ Milton William Cooper
"All tyranny needs to gain a foothold is for people of good conscience to remain silent." ~ Thomas Jefferson
"History will have to record that the greatest tragedy of this period of social transition was not the strident clamor of the bad people, but the appalling silence of the good people".- Martin Luther King, Jr.
originally posted by: CharlieSpeirs
a reply to: dr1234
By certain Muslims or all Muslims in general?
This is the sort of generalisation I was talking about, it's embarrassing & pathetic!
Misconception: Islam and The Quran promotes fighting, war and terrorism (please also see misconception: Islam and The Quran promotes a 'clash of civilisations') Background: Some think that Islam, Muslims and The Quran promote fighting, killing, war and terrorism, especially for reasons of differing faith or in order to establish Muslim rule. The idea of fighting people only because of a difference in faith does not exist in The Quran. In fact, it warns about accusing other people of being misguided in order to seek worldly gains: O you who believe, if you go forth in the cause of God, you shall investigate carefully. And do not say to those who greet you with peace: “You are not a believer!” You are seeking the vanity of this world; but with God are many riches. That is how you were before, but God favoured you, so investigate carefully. God is expert over what you do." [4:94] O you who acknowledge, let not a people ridicule other people, for they may be better than them. Nor shall any women ridicule other women, for they may be better than them. Nor shall you mock one another, or call each other names. Evil indeed is the reversion to wickedness after attaining acknowledgement. Anyone who does not repent, then these are the transgressors. [49:11] The Quran clearly states fight those who fight you, not non-combatants or civilians: Fight in the cause of God those who fight you, but do not transgress limits; for God loves not aggressors. [2:190] Allah forbids you not, with regard to those who fight you not for (your) Faith nor drive you out of your homes, from dealing kindly and justly with them: for Allah loveth those who are just. [60:8] O believers! Stand out firmly for God, as witnesses for the sake of justice, and let not the hatred of a people cause you to turn away from justice. Do justice, for that is akin to piety... [5:8] All examples of fighting in The Quran are related to self-defence of oneself or in defence of others who are clearly oppressed, never as aggressors, for example Except for those who reach a people between whom you have a covenant, or if they come to you with a reluctance in their chests to fight you or to fight their own people. Had God willed He would have given them strength and they would have fought you. But if they retire from you, and did not fight you, and they offer you peace; then God does not make for you a way against them. [4:90] And why should you not fight in the cause of God and the weak and oppressed among men, women and children who say, "Our Lord rescue us from this town whose people are oppressors. And give us from You, a protector. And give us from You, a helper" [4:75] Retaliate with equivalence: And if you take your turn, then retaliate with the like of that with which you were afflicted; but if you are patient, it will certainly be best for those who are patient. [16:126] The sanctity of life: For this reason did We prescribe to the children of Israel that whoever kills a soul, unless it be for murder or for corruption in the land, it is as though he killed all men; and whoever keeps it alive, it is as though he kept alive all men; and certainly Our messengers came to them with clear arguments... [5:32] If we take the above verse into account with The Quran's very strong condemnation of oppression below, it is surely a poignant message to reflect upon: ...oppression is worse than murder... [2:191, 2:217] Even during open war, believers are ordered to be compassionate and offer protection if requested: And if anyone from the polytheists seeks your protection, then you may protect him so that he may hear the word of The God, then deliver him to his safety/security. This is because they are a people who do not know. [9:6] Emphasis on opting for forgiveness, peace and that which is good/righteous: But if the enemy incline towards peace, then you also incline towards peace, and trust in Allah: for He is One that hears and knows (all things). [8:61] And those who, when gross injustice befalls them, they seek justice. The recompense for a crime shall be its equivalence, but whoever forgives and makes right, then his reward is upon God. He does not like the wrongdoers. And for any who demand action after being wronged, those are not committing any error. The error is upon those who oppress the people, and they aggress in the land without cause. For these will be a painful retribution. And for he who is patient and forgives, then that is an indication of strength. [42:39-43] God guides with it (The Quran) whoever follows His acceptance, to the ways of peace; and He brings them out of the darkness and into the light by His leave; and He guides them to a Straight Path. [5:16] The true servants of the Beneficent are those who walk upon the earth humbly, and when the ignorant ones address them, they say, "Peace!" [25:63] Not equal are the good and the bad response. You shall resort to the one which is better. Thus, the one who used to be your enemy may become your best friend. [41:34] To these We grant twice the reward for that they have been patient. And they counter evil with good, and from Our provisions to them, they give. [28:54] To each is a direction that he will take, so you shall race towards good deeds. Wherever you may be, God will bring you all together. God is capable of all things. [2:148] O you who believe, if you go forth in the cause of God, you shall investigate carefully. And do not say to those who greet you with peace: “You are not a believer!” You are seeking the vanity of this world; but with God are many riches. That is how you were before, but God favoured you, so investigate carefully. God is expert over what you do. [4:94]
Those aren't christians who are going around strapping bombs on themselves.
Those aren't christians going around beheading journalist's.
Those aren't christians going around stoning people.
Those aren't christians who say a woman needs 5 witness to 'prove' rape.
Apples to GD oranges comparison.
originally posted by: buster2010
a reply to: neo96
Those aren't christians who are going around strapping bombs on themselves.
They don't need to do that because they have aircraft and drones to do it for them.
Those aren't christians going around beheading journalist's.
No they just pass laws where people are executed for being a homosexual. Uganda Anti-Homosexuality Act, 2014 And guess who helped to pass this law? The good old evangelicals from America.
Those aren't christians going around stoning people.
If some had their way they would.
Oklahoma Tea Party Candidate Calls For Homosexuals To Be Stoned To Death! (Video)
Those aren't christians who say a woman needs 5 witness to 'prove' rape.
Seeing how they want to control women's bodies it is a surprise they don't. Oh yeah it's the woman's fault she is raped and if she gets pregnant her body can just shut it down.
Blame the victim: Religious leaflet claims 'ungodly' dressed women provoke rape
Apples to GD oranges comparison.
No it isn't you have extremist in every religion. So people with that know what they are talking about blame the person committing the crime not the religion itself.
I get you were responding to his post in particular, but come on. A few fringe examples is nothing compared to the common place savagery of radical Islam.
Let's not pretend this isn't a serious issue, one that is particularly connectes to islam.
No where did I say all followers, or even the majority, of islam fit this description.
originally posted by: buster2010
a reply to: dr1234
I get you were responding to his post in particular, but come on. A few fringe examples is nothing compared to the common place savagery of radical Islam.
What sect of Islam? If you are going to make baseless claims about something you need to know what you are talking about. In many Muslim nations the women have every right that men have also in other Muslim nations they have elected women to be their head of state something that America has yet to do.
Let's not pretend this isn't a serious issue, one that is particularly connectes to islam.
Have you even once thought about why they have extremists? Would it be because a nation like America stages coups to replace their governments with brutal dictators like Saddam? Would it be because America builds bases on land they consider is holy to them? How would America feel if Mexico went into Texas and bulldozed the Alamo so they could build a base there? If you want to solve a problem first you need to look at what causes the problem.
No where did I say all followers, or even the majority, of islam fit this description.
You may want to check and see who I was replying to because unless you are neo96 using another account then I wasn't replying to you.
originally posted by: ParanoidAmerican
a reply to: smithjustinb
Wait are you claiming that Christians faiths have not been as violent as Islamic? The list is long for Christians as well.....all organized religions kill those that don't fit their standards at some point.
Rowanda in 1995 500k-1M killed
Bosnia 1992-1995 300k killed
African Christians attack Muslims
10 Modern Acts of Christian Terror
Long list....
After reading your previous posts I can see you are trolling him to get a rise
and your first post is extremely hostile
real mature derailing a thread others are benefiting from..