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Just to shade this a bit, There are thousands of Muslims who follow the Islamic teachings more on the order of the other major religions, the Islamic followers we hear about are as extreme as any other religious extremists-folks who used religion as a tool for hate in or out of jail. Thanks for the email I will post it in my blog with this observation. I am posting this in total along with Snopes information: http://www.snopes.com/politics/religion/allah.asp.

> > WHAT’S AN INFIDEL ? > The author, Rick Mathes, is a well-known leader in prison > ministry. The man who walks with God always gets to his destination. If you > have a pulse you have a purpose. > > The Muslim religion is the fastest growing religion per capita in > the United States , especially in the minority races. > > Last month I attended my annual training session that’s required > for maintaining my state prison security clearance. During the training > session there was a presentation by three speakers representing the Roman > Catholic, Protestant and Muslim faiths, who each explained their beliefs. > I was particularly interested in what the Islamic Imam had to say. > The Muslim gave a great presentation of the basics of Islam, complete with a > video. > After the presentations, time was provided for questions and > answers. When it was my turn, I directed my question to the Muslim and > asked: > ‘Please, correct me if I’m wrong, but I understand that most Imams > and clerics of Islam have declared a holy jihad [Holy war] against the > infidels of the world and, that by killing an infidel, (which is a command > to all Muslims) they are assured of a place in heaven. If that’s > the case, can you give me the definition of an infidel?’ > There was no disagreement with my statements and, without > hesitation, he replied, “Nonbelievers” > I responded, ‘So, let me make sure I have this straight. All > followers of Allah have been commanded to kill everyone who is not of your > faith so they can have a place in heaven. Is that correct?’ > The expression on his face changed from one of authority and > command to that of a little boy who had just been caught with his hand in > the cookie jar.’ > He sheepishly replied, ‘Yes.’ > I then stated, ‘Well, sir, I have a real problem trying to imagine > The Pope commanding all Catholics to kill those of your faith or Dr. > Stanley ordering all Protestants to do the same in order to > guarantee them a place in heaven!’ > The Muslim was speechless. > I continued, ‘I also have a problem with being your friend when you > and your brother clerics are telling your followers to kill me! Let me > ask you a question: > Would you rather have your Allah, who tells you to kill me in order > for you to go to heaven, or my Jesus who tells me to love you because I am > going to heaven and He wants you to be there with me?’ > You could have heard a pin drop. > Needless to say, the organizers and/or promoters of the > ‘Diversification’ training seminar were not happy with my way of dealing > with the Islamic Imam, and exposing the truth about the Muslims’beliefs. > In twenty years there will be enough Muslim voters in the U.S. to > elect the President. > I think everyone in the U.S. should be required to read this, but > with the ACLU, there is no way this will be widely publicized, unless each > of us sends it on! This is your chance to make a difference. > FOR CHRIST’S SAKE…SEND THIS ON > >
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Abel Oldsworth, my reticent friend, has observed Senators castigating and blocking Cabinet nominees in advance of their appearances before Senate hearings.  He wonders if more genteel manners, granting of right to a hearing, and concentration on the hard fact gathering questions might generate more public respect for Senators.  He cites an adverse example.

There once was a Senator named Gus

Who conducted his hearings with great fuss.

The search for the facts

Got lost in attacks.

No wonder his legacy’s, Old Cuss!

Martin Egelston published in the Battle Creek Enquirer   April 12, 2013

Family Politics Neither Right nor Left

Abel Oldsworth, my reticent friend, is puzzled by people who believe that being either politically liberal, or conservative, or moderate is absolutely wrong or even amoral.  His family has representation of all three and the best arguments going.

His conservative Father wed his liberal Mother

To carry on their debates with one another.

Then through prayer and supplication

Each asked for a duplication,

But the genes cut the bother, and made him a moderate other.

Martin Egelston Battle Creek Enquirer May 21, 2013

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