Category Archives: Islam

A Crime Against Humanity

Posted on April 12, 2006 by Mash

Today I feel shame. I feel shame that in the name of my religion innocent men, women, children, mothers, fathers, sons and daughters were slaughtered. I feel shame that the last words from these barbarians was "Allah is great" as they … Continue reading →

Posted in Islam, Personal | 7 Comments

More On My Faith In Islam

Posted on April 5, 2006 by Mash

I was taken aback by the overwhelming response to my post on Islam here and my cross post on Daily Kos. Most of the comments have been very constructive and have moved the discussion forward. I hope I have been able to … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Islam | 7 Comments

My Faith In Islam

Posted on April 5, 2006 by Mash

A few days ago I posted a piece on the right wing response to Jill Carroll’s release. In the comments section following that piece I started a discussion with Jim Benton that quickly turned to a discussion of Islam. He has … Continue reading →

Posted in Islam | 39 Comments

Those Ungrateful Iraqis

Posted on April 2, 2006 by Mash

Daniel Pipes gave an interview yesterday to the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review entitled "Pipes calls war a success". In it Pipes calls Iraq a success: Q: How will we know when the occupation or the invasion of Iraq was a success or … Continue reading →

Posted in Foreign Policy, Humor, Iraq, Islam, Politics | 12 Comments

Duck And Cover

Posted on March 26, 2006 by Mash

What happens if Abdul Rahman is set free in Afghanistan and is then killed by a fanatical lynch mob? After all, clerics in Afghanistan have threatened to tear him to pieces. It is an entirely convenient outcome for all concerned. The … Continue reading →

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