Anger Over Mohammed Cartoon

[Aliantha]

FallenFairy said: Does that apply to Christians too?? Hmm.... I certainly hope so!

The issue under discussion at present is why Muslim demonstrators are reacting with such fervour and violence.

I find it very difficult to understand why people who support the war in Iraq continually seem to confuse the issues there with Bin Laden's actions of 9/11. These conflicts began because the Bush government was unable to find Bin Laden and the public wanted retribution so they started a war - either justified or unjustified - to take the pressure off. Believe it or not, it had nothing to do with Christian behaviour. Muslim extremism is a problem as it is in any religion.

So yes, it applies to Christians as well. The problem is, the 'Christian' ones among us seem to have lost sight of their goals, while the Muslims seem to have a very clear goal.

[Happy Monkey]

Originally Posted by Aliantha

These conflicts began because the Bush government was unable to find Bin Laden and the public wanted retribution so they started a war - either justified or unjustified - to take the pressure off.

No. Iraq was the goal from the start, even before 9-11.

[Aliantha]

Originally Posted by Happy Monkey

No. Iraq was the goal from the start, even before 9-11.

No shit? Gee I never would have guessed that.

The point is, 9/11 helped the government justify it's advance on Iraq which in turn took the pressure off its failure to locate and neutralise Bin Laden.

[Beestie]

Originally Posted by Aliantha

... Muslims seem to have a very clear goal.

I'd love to know what it is. What is the goal of Islam?

[Aliantha]

Originally Posted by Beestie

I'd love to know what it is. What is the goal of Islam?

I think it's fairly clear what the goal of extreme Muslims is. If you're not sure, you should probably re read a few of the threads on here.