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...blame. While religion is a powerful force, it is not the reason that terrorism exists. The terrorists are trying to protect their culture, land and dignity in an unreasonable, extreme way. Manji asks Muslims to "own up" to the negative ideas that radicals find in the Koran. But that does nothing to rectify the situation or change the system. Change is needed - not just personal change but social change as well. Lisa Alarcon Stanford, California, U.S. The biggest threat posed to the civilized world by religious radicals of all stripes is their inability to doubt or question dogma that...
Manji argues that extremists' actions are fostered in part by Islamic teachings. Funny, I'm a Muslim, yet I haven't gone and blown myself up. Neither have my relatives or my neighbors. Blaming verses from the Koran for terrorist attacks upon innocent people is just plain wrong...
...blame. While religion is a powerful force, it is not the reason that terrorism exists. The terrorists are trying to protect their culture, land and dignity in an unreasonable, extreme way. Manji asks Muslims to "own up" to the negative ideas that radicals find in the Koran. But that does nothing to rectify the situation or change the system. Change is needed--not just personal change but social change as well...
...Your report was quite revealing. I think suicide bombers are a bunch of gullible people who believe they can gain salvation by terrorizing others?the so-called enemy. If Islam as a religion preaches peace, why do extremists unleash so much destruction and terror and then resort to the Koran to justify their actions? I don't think God needs humans to fight wars for him. Chinedu Onyenwenyi Lagos, Nigeria...
...enough for Muslims in London to launch mass protests against the bombings. They should actively participate in community activities and ensure that those who have lost faith in the Koran and in Islam as a peace-loving way of life return to the fold and follow the path of peace. Edward Haeems Maninagar, India...