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Monday, February 05, 2007
Harry R. Jackson, Jr. :: Townhall.com Columnist
Change or Die: Fighting Radical Islam
by Harry R. Jackson, Jr.
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In Christianity, governments are charged with waging wars, while individuals are called to a lifestyle of personal peace and nonviolence. Conversely, many Muslims have taken up the call to personal violence as art of their faith. Therefore, suicide bombings, rioting, persecution of non-believers, and other atrocities are all part of their personal choices.

This clash of worldviews is further complicated for most Britons because they believe in the same melting pot concept that Americans believe - that all cultures can be mixed together to form something beautiful, something new. The problem with multi-culturalism is that it ignores the fact that every nation needs its own unifying set of values, principles, and corporate "soul."

There is a widespread disconnect between the current cultural reality and way the UK would like to treat people. At a recent conference on World Civilization-Clash of Civilizations, the problem of traditional, English thinking was exposed. Several of the participants wrongly described Islamic terror attacks as "reprisal events." In their thinking, these violent outbursts need to be understood rather than condemned. Even the mayor of London has become a proponent of this theory. He has gone as far as to host receptions for radical Islamic theologians like Yusuf al-Qardawi. (A cleric who believes Muslims must not hesitate to use their children as human bombs).No other minority in England would be allowed to spout off such incendiary rhetoric.

Here are some of the factors that complicate the inclusive posture of the UK:

• 1 in 20 Londoners are of mixed race.

• Over 300 languages are spoken in London.

• 62 % of today's Londoners are not UK-born - this implies that immigrants do not have a lot of English history to draw upon as they learn the strange new ways of the British world headquarters.

In this context, how can anyone single out one group and call them evil? Conversely, one immigrant group should not dominate the entire nation. Radical Islam is a unique threat to the freedoms that the average Briton has come to accept.

It's time for America to learn from the problems we see exhibited in the UK. The U.S. must be more vigilant than ever before to inform our citizens of the threat that radical Islam holds to our entire way of life. I am thankful that FOX and other cable networks are producing specials which give hard facts about the world in which we live. The social climate in America appears to be only five or six years behind the UK. Let's change now! Let's resist the advance of radical Islam by speaking truth about its motives.

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About The Author

Bishop Harry Jackson is chairman of the High Impact Leadership Coalition and senior pastor of Hope Christian Church in Beltsville, MD, and co-authored, Personal Faith, Public Policy [FrontLine; March 2008] with Tony Perkins, president of the Family Research Council.

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Keep running the race
Mr Jackson

I just want to encourage you to keep it coming!! Don't look at their faces, just keep speaking what you have been told.

Sawgunner's phoney phacts
Sawgunner writes: Monday, February, 05, 2007 1:25 PM
Misterfact - a misnomer
Disarmed Iraqi cilivians eh? The "fact" is that Iraqi civilians are allowed to own multiple AK-47 fully automatic assault rifles to use for their self-defense.

misterfact replies:
AK-47s;Big deal! A handgun is a lot better defensive weapon at small range. Innocent Iraqis can't even carry them on the street for self protection when they have to go to the store!

The weapons are not supposed to be toted outside of the residence, though indiscreet useage by neighborhood militias that patrol their own streets is tolerated. Handguns on the other hand, are easy to conceal, and have been used to kill many soldiers in crowded street conditions. Thus, your argument against Americans et al was based on a fallacy.

misterfact:I think you are a liar! Name me ONE American troop killed by a small calibre handgun! The weapons of choice by terrorists are i.e.d.s and rifles! Maybe ONE US troop has been killed or wounded with a lucky shot that missed the flak jacket and helmet. Never saw anything on the news that said small calibre handguns are a threat to US forces. Nice try!

Perhaps your true complaint with America is its total economic and social dominance over whatever lickspittle country it is that you happen to infest.

misterfact:If any American troop came to my littlespittle country and tried to take my handgun from me- I'de shoot the son-of-a-bittch! I think Iraqis have the right to do the same. Dis-arming innocent people with their best means of defense is DESPICABLE!

A final word for "Misterfact"; it is best to keep your mouth closed and make others wonder if you are a fool than to open your mouth and remove all doubt.

misterfactFools have to make up facts. You don't know crap about what our "wonderful" troops are doing over there! Find me an Iraq vet who went around knocking ON doors and knocking DOWN doors of innocent Iraqis in order to confiscate their handguns- and have HIM explain his actions to us!

If US troops dis-arm the innocent over there- how long before they come to YOUR FRONT DOOR and do the same?!
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