I have a slightly different take on the subject, but this is a good article. -jweaks
Why Radical Muslims Hate You
by Rusty Wright
Excerpt:
Historical Roots of Hatred
Do you remember how you felt on September 11, 2001? You likely saw images of jets crashing into buildings, people jumping from skyscrapers, the towers collapsing. What feelings did you experience? Confusion? Anger? Depression?
TV showed some Palestinians celebrating. One Hamas publication wrote, “Allah has answered our prayers.” In London, one Muslim group circulated stickers praising the “magnificent 19,” the highjackers.
Chances are, you are a target of this hatred. If you are a Westerner, an American, a non-Muslim, or a Muslim of a different stripe than they, then some radical Muslims hate you. Why? The answer is complex and involves history, culture, politics, religion, and psychology.
Of course, many — some would say most — Muslims are peace loving and deplore terrorism. Islam is quite diverse. Extremist Muslims do not represent all Muslims any more than white supremacists represent all Christians. Not all “radical” Muslims are violent or hateful. But understanding extremist Muslim hatred is essential to interpreting our post-9/11 world. This article examines that hatred and offers a biblical response.
Link to the rest of the story:
probe.org/docs/radical.html
