Hello Mullah,

>ML>In the Rudd Government's first statement on Muslims, Parliamentary
>ML>Secretary for Multicultural Affairs Laurie Ferguson told The
>ML>Australian yesterday it was time to tackle the myths surrounding
>ML>Islam, arguing religious leaders were not representative of the
>ML>mainstream Muslim community.

>LL>What is representative of the mainstream Muslim community?

ML>Anyone, everyone, and noone? Islam is a bit like a chameleon
ML>when it comes to pinning down who or what represents it. Anyone
ML>who doesn't follow (X's) views is likely to be denounced as a
ML>shirker or an infidel, & on the receiving end of a fatwah.

Muslim leaders often portray Islam as a religion of tolerance, and that
Christians and Jews are referred to as "people of the book". As such,
how can Islam be viewed as a religion of the sword?  Is not Islam a
religion of peace, that all should show "peace and submission to Allah"?

>LL>What is mainstream, when it comes to Islam?  Is there such a thing
>LL>as mainstream Islam?

ML>Much the same as above - there is such a thing, but it is a closely
ML>guarded secret like the formula for Coca Cola. Western politicians
ML>seem to think they can communicate & work with it, but I suspect
ML>they are in for a nasty surprise - they might get their heads
ML>handed to them, literally.

But only one hand, the other one being needed to wipe oneself.

ML> LL>  - Origin: Xaragmata / Adelaide SA telnet://xaragmata.thebbs.org

ML>This could be the basis of a conspiracy theory. :)

Well, it is true the ASCII values of the letters of my name
add up to 666.  And we all know He comes from a very hot place. :)

--Lee


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