Comments on: Bin Laden as a “Symbol of Islam” http://atheistblogger.com/2009/07/15/bin-laden-as-a-symbol-of-islam/ Sat, 20 Mar 2010 02:08:22 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Kari http://atheistblogger.com/2009/07/15/bin-laden-as-a-symbol-of-islam/comment-page-1/#comment-5649 Kari Sun, 19 Jul 2009 11:17:48 +0000 http://atheistblogger.com/?p=1446#comment-5649 It is as good a representation of Islam as American Lutheranism is a good representation of Christianity. It is as good a representation of Islam as American Lutheranism is a good representation of Christianity.

]]> By: lovelyloey http://atheistblogger.com/2009/07/15/bin-laden-as-a-symbol-of-islam/comment-page-1/#comment-5648 lovelyloey Sun, 19 Jul 2009 07:54:37 +0000 http://atheistblogger.com/?p=1446#comment-5648 Like the Nation of Islam portrays mainstream Islamic beliefs in Southeast Asia and the Middle East. It's a different denomination (so to speak). Like the Nation of Islam portrays mainstream Islamic beliefs in Southeast Asia and the Middle East. It's a different denomination (so to speak).

]]> By: Kari http://atheistblogger.com/2009/07/15/bin-laden-as-a-symbol-of-islam/comment-page-1/#comment-5644 Kari Sat, 18 Jul 2009 21:51:30 +0000 http://atheistblogger.com/?p=1446#comment-5644 Actually many americans had a great deal of exposure to Islam, if through public figures alone. Are you forgetting about such people as Malcolm X? Actually many americans had a great deal of exposure to Islam, if through public figures alone. Are you forgetting about such people as Malcolm X?

]]> By: Modern Girl http://atheistblogger.com/2009/07/15/bin-laden-as-a-symbol-of-islam/comment-page-1/#comment-5640 Modern Girl Fri, 17 Jul 2009 11:20:39 +0000 http://atheistblogger.com/?p=1446#comment-5640 I think that picture was probably inspired by Bruno, who told a terrorist that Bin Laden looked like a "dirty Santa Claus." Someone probably liked it, and tried to make a web joke about it. I think that picture was probably inspired by Bruno, who told a terrorist that Bin Laden looked like a "dirty Santa Claus." Someone probably liked it, and tried to make a web joke about it.

]]> By: Kari http://atheistblogger.com/2009/07/15/bin-laden-as-a-symbol-of-islam/comment-page-1/#comment-5639 Kari Fri, 17 Jul 2009 07:50:47 +0000 http://atheistblogger.com/?p=1446#comment-5639 Osama Bin Laden. Living proof that misanthropy is underrated. Osama Bin Laden. Living proof that misanthropy is underrated.

]]> By: lovelyloey http://atheistblogger.com/2009/07/15/bin-laden-as-a-symbol-of-islam/comment-page-1/#comment-5638 lovelyloey Fri, 17 Jul 2009 05:38:13 +0000 http://atheistblogger.com/?p=1446#comment-5638 3Finka - it is true that the Qur'an documents those intolerance, which fundamentally is no different from Christian intolerance. Anyway, Bin Laden is not a symbol of Islam but I feel that many Americans perceive him as so. Prior to Islamic insurgences and 911, I would dare say most Americans had no contact to Islam, nor an inkling of what this religion, like any other religion, espouses. 911 has caused a nation-wide anti-Islamic sentiment, which technically should be anti-terrorism. Not all Muslims agree with what Bin Laden did and not all Muslims are fundamentalists. I think a good portion of them are misunderstood by the American population. 3Finka – it is true that the Qur'an documents those intolerance, which fundamentally is no different from Christian intolerance.

Anyway, Bin Laden is not a symbol of Islam but I feel that many Americans perceive him as so. Prior to Islamic insurgences and 911, I would dare say most Americans had no contact to Islam, nor an inkling of what this religion, like any other religion, espouses. 911 has caused a nation-wide anti-Islamic sentiment, which technically should be anti-terrorism. Not all Muslims agree with what Bin Laden did and not all Muslims are fundamentalists. I think a good portion of them are misunderstood by the American population.

]]> By: hurp http://atheistblogger.com/2009/07/15/bin-laden-as-a-symbol-of-islam/comment-page-1/#comment-5636 hurp Thu, 16 Jul 2009 20:46:57 +0000 http://atheistblogger.com/?p=1446#comment-5636 Herpdederpdedeedlyderpdedoo. My email is johnjunior71@yahoo.com Herpdederpdedeedlyderpdedoo. My email is johnjunior71@yahoo.com

]]> By: 3FINKA http://atheistblogger.com/2009/07/15/bin-laden-as-a-symbol-of-islam/comment-page-1/#comment-5626 3FINKA Thu, 16 Jul 2009 08:27:34 +0000 http://atheistblogger.com/?p=1446#comment-5626 Bin Laden is certainly not a symbol of Islam, although I think it would be fair to describe him as a symbol of terrorism as that's what most would associate him with. Any talk of Islam being a religion of peace is nonsense; regardless of what atrocities may have been perpetrated in the name of religion there's no denying that the Qur'an preaches violence and hatred toward the non muslim, eg: Surah 47:4 " When you encounter the unbelievers, strike off their heads, until ye have made a great slaughter among them..." On the subject of Islam, this blog is worth a look: <a href="http://islamoscope.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">http://islamoscope.wordpress.com/</a> Bin Laden is certainly not a symbol of Islam, although I think it would be fair to describe him as a symbol of terrorism as that's what most would associate him with. Any talk of Islam being a religion of peace is nonsense; regardless of what atrocities may have been perpetrated in the name of religion there's no denying that the Qur'an preaches violence and hatred toward the non muslim, eg:

Surah 47:4 " When you encounter the unbelievers, strike off their heads, until ye have made a great slaughter among them…"

On the subject of Islam, this blog is worth a look: http://islamoscope.wordpress.com/

]]> By: Eve http://atheistblogger.com/2009/07/15/bin-laden-as-a-symbol-of-islam/comment-page-1/#comment-5624 Eve Thu, 16 Jul 2009 04:52:09 +0000 http://atheistblogger.com/?p=1446#comment-5624 Bin Laden is to "symbol of Islam" as the Easter Bunny is to "symbol of Christianity". Bin Laden is to "symbol of Islam" as the Easter Bunny is to "symbol of Christianity".

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