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It’s a citation used frequently by critics to argue the highly influential Council on American-Islamic Relations is an extremist organization – founder Omar Ahmad’s alleged 1998 assertion that Islam must one day dominate the U.S. – but now Muslim leaders have confronted Ahmad, expressing concern that someone from their community could voice such radical sentiments.
Ahmad told the Muslim leaders – and WND in an interview – the attribution is a “total fabrication” and assured them the newspaper, the Fremont Argus in California, issued a “clarification” after he “challenged” reporter Lisa Gardiner.
That seemed to satisfy the Muslim leaders, but Gardiner told WND she continues to stand by the story, and Editor Steve Waterhouse said he’s confident she got it right. After hearing that news Thursday, one of the Muslim leaders immediately resurrected the issue with his colleagues, declaring Ahmad and CAIR need to find a way “to extinguish this fire.”
Originally posted by Guenter
reply to post by JohnPhoenix
And how is it NOT hate speech of the ilks as Phelps and similar nut-jobs? KKK and so forth? Do we see much an outcry about this? Not that I side with the Muslim cleric on this - I am an Atheist and fine all religions stupid - but what Bi see in all these Muslim threads is that ONLY they are the radicals. Fair is fair! if you want to show the Muslims who is boss, show also the fundy-nuts who is boss.
Originally posted by g146541
reply to post by Guenter
That's the thing, you can believe anything you want.
However, you may not "practice" anything you want.
Sometimes this is a good thing i.e. Ritual sacrifices of children and virgins, things of that sort as they HARM someone else.
I do not believe polygamy is one of those things.
It is not for me though as I think 2 is a couple and 3 is a day in an Alabama courthouse.
This is only my opinion and there may be some women out there that are low self esteem and content to be 2nd or 3rd or 4th chair Etc. to a better woman.
Originally posted by Hefficide
Does nobody even read past titles anymore???
It’s a citation used frequently by critics to argue the highly influential Council on American-Islamic Relations is an extremist organization – founder Omar Ahmad’s alleged 1998 assertion that Islam must one day dominate the U.S. – but now Muslim leaders have confronted Ahmad, expressing concern that someone from their community could voice such radical sentiments.
Ahmad told the Muslim leaders – and WND in an interview – the attribution is a “total fabrication” and assured them the newspaper, the Fremont Argus in California, issued a “clarification” after he “challenged” reporter Lisa Gardiner.
That seemed to satisfy the Muslim leaders, but Gardiner told WND she continues to stand by the story, and Editor Steve Waterhouse said he’s confident she got it right. After hearing that news Thursday, one of the Muslim leaders immediately resurrected the issue with his colleagues, declaring Ahmad and CAIR need to find a way “to extinguish this fire.”
WND source
And the source that they seek to attribute their story to is 404'd
Their link to their identical story from 2003 does work however. Though they reference the Fremont Argus, they never link to the story. Hrmmm.
So it's an unsubstantiated and denied accusation from 15 years ago that WND has dredged up for reasons that one can only guess about.
Side note... My first money making gig, in 1979 was as a paperboy for the Fremont Argus.
“When you even say the word Shariah, people get nervous. We are not advocating for Shariah. We are not trying to make Shariah the law of the land,” he said.
Rev. Ronnie C. Lister, a social justice activist from the Houston area, spoke at Muslim Capitol Day.
“This country belongs to you. This state house is your state house. The police department is your police department,” he told the crowd. “This land is your land. … God is on your side … this is your house. [It] does not belong to the Republicans. It does not belong to the Democrats. It does not belong to just Americans. It belongs to all of us!
Originally posted by Guenter
Originally posted by daryllyn
Want sharia law? Go back to where you came from.
This is America.
You don't get to barge in here and stand making demands and you certainly aren't 'above the law'.
Maybe then America should stop barging all over their regions?
Originally posted by ArtooDetoo
Must be a slow day at Muslim bashing office, huh OP ?Why didnt you quote the rest of the article ?
“When you even say the word Shariah, people get nervous. We are not advocating for Shariah. We are not trying to make Shariah the law of the land,” he said.
Originally posted by winofiend
reply to post by Advantage
You miss the point.
In Islam, if you are a true muslim, you are above mans rule. You are under allahs rule. So muslim first, citizen second.
And it has not been abrogated just because we're in the year 2013.
Originally posted by GreenGlassDoor
Reply to post by Bluesma
So are they primarily killing and looting their own community?
Originally posted by winofiend
reply to post by Advantage
You miss the point.
In Islam, if you are a true muslim, you are above mans rule. You are under allahs rule. So muslim first, citizen second.
And it has not been abrogated just because we're in the year 2013.
US is a country of immigrants. Nobody invites them to migrate to US. They migrate on their own from other parts of the world to US. What you refer to 'barging' is pretty much supported by members of opposition parties and/or political parties within the ME regions. Politics is dirty.
Originally posted by Guenter
Maybe then America should stop barging all over their regions?
Originally posted by daryllyn
Want sharia law? Go back to where you came from.
This is America.
You don't get to barge in here and stand making demands and you certainly aren't 'above the law'.
I'm sure thats what/should some of the law enforcement officers would chose to do should they receive a 911 from one of the members from these groups. If that ever happens, then the rhetoric would be 'racial profiling' and 'racial bias' from the group advocating sharia law. Just look at the minority scene in UK which is a big mess.
Originally posted by Carreau
If they are "above the law" and can not be prosecuted, then it stands to reason that they can not be PROTECTED by the law either and are at the mercy of anyone who wishes them harm.
How many execs are behind the bars? Agree there are execs who break rules and exploit loopholes. But using a loophole is not a crime unfortunately.
Originally posted by rickymouse
While on US soil, all people, with the exception of the execs of corporations and Wall Street officials, have to obey the laws of the United States. I wish we would get rid of the loopholes