Christians and Muslims do come together and will do so in the future. However, the United States has nothing to do with either; their religion is murder for money.

I don't believe the report on face value; it does, however, fit into the overall pattern of American barbarity I have observed most of my 50 years of life on this earth. As for the reporters' recanting, that is meaningless. The United States has more than enough power to force such a statement.

you are obviously incapable of carrying on a mature discussion and so therefore our dialogue is at an end.

even from what we are allowed to see we conclude that us troops are capable of murdering innocents. when it comes to jails prisons or to be more precise concentration camps (for thats exactly what they are if you look at actual meaning of the term) they are also capable of not only committing but also recording their horrific acts... for their later amusement. Taking these acts into account, it is most realistic that such "insignificant" act in the mind of idiots as flushing "some book" down the toilet bowl, did have a greater chance to take place... and took place. 

Pentagon took an advantage of the story and environment around it  and spun it to portray their freedom of religions, justice and moral upbringing... Once again we saw Rice in the show... we heard her reassurance on religious tolerance... bla-bla-bla. In the end, Muslims are over-reacting again, over-emotional over a story that did not involve America and about an act that could not be done by an American. American media is established as just, fair and credible and governement as advocators of justice...

In conclusion, Pentagon is just. Media is not always accurate but honest. Muslims aggressive and emotional. Qura'an is, at least virtually, flushed down the toilet before the world. And everyone goes back to their daily lives... some thinking losers, some winners and some indifferent.  

... but the truth is with Allaah, the Most Powerful.

MOCKBA wrote: even from what we are allowed to see we conclude that us troops are capable of murdering innocents. when it comes to jails prisons or to be more precise concentration camps (for thats exactly what they are if you look at actual meaning of the term) they are also capable of not only committing but also recording their horrific acts... for their later amusement. Taking these acts into account, it is most realistic that such "insignificant" act in the mind of idiots as flushing "some book" down the toilet bowl, did have a greater chance to take place... and took place.  Pentagon took an advantage of the story and environment around it  and spun it to portray their freedom of religions, justice and moral upbringing... Once again we saw Rice in the show... we heard her reassurance on religious tolerance... bla-bla-bla. In the end, Muslims are over-reacting again, over-emotional over a story that did not involve America and about an act that could not be done by an American. American media is established as just, fair and credible and governement as advocators of justice... In conclusion, Pentagon is just. Media is not always accurate but honest. Muslims aggressive and emotional. Qura'an is, at least virtually, flushed down the toilet before the world. And everyone goes back to their daily lives... some thinking losers, some winners and some indifferent.   ... but the truth is with Allaah, the Most Powerful.

Assalamu alaikum,

well said, akhi.

And people like the one who began this thread pose as "voices of reason," but when challenged immediately expose their hatred of our way of life. Read his comments: in one post he calls for Muslims and Christians to "come together" and in the next mocks our faith. Truly duplicitous.

Nope - you got that right. When Americans get mad, they bomb weddings in other countries, instead of attacking their own people.

Kim...

onegamemaybe2 wrote: No one is mocking your faith,there is no reason to .

You said: "they dont force me to pray five times a dayand beat me for it."

If you don't consider that mockery, then you are even more obtuse than I originally surmised.

Grow up, take a course in logic or critical writing, and perhaps I might talk to you again. But as I said in another thread, I have better things to do with my time than debate with children.

onegamemaybe2,

you refuse to see how americans slaughter innocent people daily... they do not protest over flag burnings simply because most of them do not know that other flags exist or what they look like, you do not have to go all the way to Bagdad to earn a living for your family especially when the people of Bagdad have made clear that you are not welcome... and there are plenty other less "adventurous" places available...

don't you find it inappropriate to preach the message of peace while you are standing on smouldering bones of civilians... 

Today's America was founded on extermination of the Natives of the once free land, placing the survivors in whjat we know today as reservations (isn't even the word itself humiliating)... still can't smell the smoke?

I would invite you to consider immigration procedures of entering the US for non-US citizens and only after having done that make conclusions on your "welcome" views. Universities of neighbouring Canada and many European schools have experienced flood of foreign students mainly because these students were "welcome" to the United States. Take into account that some were refused entrance while they were returning to continue their studies and not as part of fresh intake. These people paid for their extended stay... i wouldn't want to elaborate on those who came to work with no money.

Killing innocent people, is nowhere near Islaam and its teachings. Without doubt there are extremists who occasionally use the name of Islaam to commit horrible acts. May be one dies or ten, may be a hundred, or a thousand... and they are as innocent as entire nations destroyed by the US in a bloodbath of its "liberation of the universe" that dates back to the day Columbus stepped on the "new" continent. My sorrow is with the victims of a suicide bomber in Palestine, much more sorrow with my brothers and sisters in Islaam... I do have feelings for occasional non-Muslims innocent blood spilt but you don't seem to even notice wild rivers of Muslim blood flowing as we speak at the hands of America. 

Would you, after that, consider yourself innocent for not just letting it be but giving her so much support?   

Have a nice day! And may be you should spend more time watching NBA playoffs instead of wasting your time...

onegamemaybe2 wrote: You can't even step foot on any arab soil wether you mean no harm or not without bieng looked at as a arrogant american.

Just look at your own writing and reflect for a moment... the very sentence that questions arrogance is filled with arrogance. As Bush requested for increase of military presence in Iraq because "They still don't want us there"...

You want to "step your foot", i suggest you knock the door, and if invited, do not forget to take of your military boots off. When you stomp into places of worship with guns, shooting children, raping women and humiliating men... you deserve much more than beheading.

My emotions are on all, if you failed to read the lines, instead of focusing on an empty space between them... It is absolutely normal to have more feelings to the next of kin compared to strangers. Therefore, i was honest to say that in my caring for both my Muslim brothers and sisters are the priority.

Salaamu'alaikum and thank you for an enlightening post, Mink.

Incredible,just remember muslims,jews, atheist,hindus,catholics all those labels make up the U.S.Your own people help create this country and they are looked down upon if they ever return home,or maybe even killed for living in the here.Now tell me how thats not ironic?So yes there is evil everywhere,but when you leave the U.S wether you are evil or not you are always persecuted,just for bieng an american.Which is again acountry made up of the worlds people,who vote evryday for there freedom to express and believe what ever they want,and yes some do create havoc to get others to believe in there ways,but bombing of restuarants,and public places to innocent people that want to be free is not the way to handle things.Thank you for your comments they did not lean to one side and that is what is important.God Bless You

onegamemaybe2 wrote: So yes there is evil everywhere,but when you leave the U.S wether you are evil or not you are always persecuted,just for bieng an american.

Thank you for responding to my post, and also salamu alykum to MOKBA and all.

I just want to respond to your remark quoted.  I am an American married to a Moroccan Arab.  For those who may not know, Morocco is an Arab Muslim country, fairly primitive as compared to America (for example, running hot water is a luxury), and has unfortunately contributed participants to the terrorist pool.

I honestly cannot tell you all the kindness and sensitivity Moroccans have shown me.  They have gone far out of their way to make me feel safe and welcome.  Poor people who have nothing will find some small gift to give me only to make me smile.  Neighbors keep a close watch over my safety (to the point of driving me crazy sometimes).  Complete strangers go to any trouble to assist me.  People in the community are careful to invite me to participate in events.  Little children run to me laughing because they are fascinated to meet an American.  (I keep chocolate in my pocket for them.  Many have never tasted it.)  Their parents wait patiently, smiling.  I routinely have these experiences all over Morocco, not only in the town in which my husband and I live.

I'm sure there are many places where Americans are not welcome and are even hated for no reason other than being American.  I am sure there are Moroccans who feel this way.  But most do not, just as most Arabs throughout the world do not.  The problem is, kind and decent people don't make good press.

Please know there are many people in other countries, including Arab countries, who are eager to meet you and who will like you if given the chance. 

Come visit us in Morocco.  You will love Morocco, you will love the people, and you will come away with a whole new perspective, I promise. :)