Islam’s Peace Offensive

By Ted Belman

Stephen Brown and Jamie Glazov wrote about Islam’s Peace Offensive

In a move eerily reminiscent of the Soviet “peace offensives”, 138 leading Muslim scholars have composed a letter to Christianity’s leaders, with Pope Benedict’s name heading the list, requesting a meeting to discuss the “common essentials of our two religions.” The authors warn that “the survival of the world” is at stake if the two religions do not make peace, which, the Muslim authors believe, is possible since the basis of Islam and Christianity is “the two commandments of love.”

While it is at least admirable that these learned representatives of Islam acknowledge that their religion is at war with Christianity (since much of the Christian world is in denial), the main sticking point, the letter makes clear, is the aggressive nature of Christianity. The Muslim scholars emphasize that:

    “As Muslims, we say to Christians that we are not against them and that Islam is not against them – so long as they do not wage war against Muslims on account of their religion, oppress them and drive them out of their homes.”

Even Gary Bauer took this as a sign that “the moderates were coming to life”. I wrote to tell him he doesn’t understand what they are saying.

    “What these Muslims mean by this is totally divergent with what you assume they mean. Islam considers any resistance to the spread of Islam, Sharia law and the caliphate is an act of war against Muslims and oppresses them”.

This article goes on to quote chapter and verse in support of the real meaning and illustrates the disingenuousness of the authors.

Phyllis Chesler also weighs in with her article An Urgent Call to all infidels about the so-called MUSLIM “PEACE” INITIATIVE

The Investigative Project on Terrorism has a great article on the subject which Soren recommended, titled A Common Word Between Us and You is a Call for Conversion

All articles are very informative.

October 19, 2007 | 6 Comments »

6 Comments / 6 Comments

  1. “As Muslims, we say to Christians that we are not against them and that Islam is not against them – so long as they do not wage war against Muslims on account of their religion, oppress them and drive them out of their homes.”

    Of course this is a complete inversion of reality, as muslims are the ones waging war against others on account of their religion and oppressing them and attempting to drive them out of their homes. This statement alone proves the disingenousness of this so-called “peace” initiative.

  2. Islam cannot be reformed.
    Islam is Islam.
    Islam is as Islam does.
    Muhammad was the sole prophet of Islam.
    Muahmmad was a:
    -genocidal murderer
    -liar
    -pedophile
    -rapist
    -misogynist
    -pirate
    -thief
    -kidnapper
    -slave trader
    -anti-Semite (in the truest sense)
    -Christophobe
    -demagogue
    The life and times of Muhammad are well documented in the Qur’an, Sunnah (Hadith) and Sira (biography of Muhammad).

    Deu 18 tells us not to tolerate false prophets who promote false and evil doctrines.

    There is no such thing as ‘Radical Islam.’
    There are pious Muslims and Hypocrites.
    Pious Muslims are those like: Osama bin Laden and Ayman al Zawahiri. They follow and adhere to Islamic scripture. Hypocrite Muslims do not follow or adhere to Islamic scripture. Hypocrite Muslims, according to Allah (via Muhammad) are to burn in the hottest portion of hell.
    Jihadists are authentic, fumdamentalist, Muhammaden Muslims.

    Islam, its prophet
    and its scripture are evil incarnate.

    We should oppose Islam as we opposed and continue to oppose Nazism. Islam is more dangerous than Nazism ever
    was given the fact

    that it is wrapped in a ‘religion’ and practiced by 1.2 billion (or so) individuals.

    Jeff

  3. The letter by 138 leading Muslim scholars to Christianity’s leaders, with Pope Benedict’s name heading the list, requesting a meeting to discuss the “common essentials of our two religions, ends with:

    Finding common ground between Muslims and Christians is not simply a matter for polite ecumenical dialogue between selected religious leaders. Christianity and Islam are the largest and second largest religions in the world and in history….If Muslims and Christians are not at peace, the world cannot be at peace….
    So let our differences not cause hatred and strife between us. Let us vie with each other only in righteousness and good works. Let us respect each other, be fair, just and kind to another and live in sincere peace, harmony and mutual goodwill.

    What is not addressed in these articles is the disingenuousness of the words I have bolded.

    These words must be thrown back at the 138 scholars with a clear message, that is is only the Muslims who have allowed their hatreds of non-Muslims, especially Jews and Christians to cause the strife and that strife is all coming from many Muslims in the world against non-Muslims. Add to that, Muslim sectarian angers and hatreds are causing deadly violence between Muslims.

    These 138 Islamic scholars must be challenged to admit that the hatred and violence comes only from many Muslims directed against non-Muslims and Muslims.

    They should be further challenged that if these 138 Muslim scholars truly want to dialogue with non-Muslims on matters religious, they had best not only make the admission, but act to reform those aspects of the house of Islam that teaches, preaches, breeds and instills with many Muslims such hatreds of non-Muslims that find expression in the most diabolical evil and deadly ways.

  4. I would suggest that everyone read Islamic scripture – The Qur’an and Hadith.
    Check out http://www.jihadwatch.org frequently.
    Hugh Fitzgerald is a frequent contributor to this site and is an especially prolific, intelligent and talented writer.
    Read:
    Robert Spencer’s, “The Truth About Muhammad.”
    Dr. Andrew Bostom’s, “The Legacy Of Jihad” and upcoming book, “The Legacy Of Islamic Anti-Semitism.”
    Craig Winn’s, “Prophet Of Doom, Islam’s Terrorist Dogma In Muhammad’s Own Words.” This can be read free online (www.prophetofdoom.org).
    Understand what the term ‘taqiyya’ means.
    Learn about the treaty of Hudaybiyah that Muhammad made with his native tribe in Mecca (Quarysh) and it relevance today vis a vis agreements pious Muslims make with infidels.
    It is imperative that we all learn the truth about Islam and Muhammad.

    Jeff (sanderzack@yahoo.com)

  5. InvesitgativeProject has the best corrective article I’ve seen about this faux peace letter, google InvestigativeProject to get the URL, since I’ve noticed when I put a link here, sometimes the post doesn’t appear at all.

  6. I hate islam and u should too! They refer to jews as pigs and monkeys not like that isn’t a step up from theM,but WHEN OUR CHILDREN AND PEOPLE ARE BEING KILLED AS A RESULT I HAVE NO RESPECT FOR IS;AM AS IT’S A CANCER PLAIN AND SOMPLE! iF YOU CAN DEFEND THEM IN ANY WAY SHAPE OR FORM BRING IT!

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