The Right Scoop- Anonymous
Today my wife and I were attending church. Over the past few months we’ve noticed the volume of the worship service getting louder and louder to the point that the instruments were drowning out the voices of the people singing. It has gotten so bad that many people have begun complaining. I’m an old rocker and I think I’m going deaf so music volume doesn’t really bother me. What I do enjoy though in church is listening to the multitude of voices singing worship songs. So as the service finished and we were exiting the auditorium my wife in stunned amazement grabbed my arm and said, “look!” Next to the doors of the auditorium was a Costco sized container of ear plugs mounted on the wall! We both couldn’t help but laugh at the audacity and arrogance of this. Rather than reducing the volume slightly in consideration of those that the music is a distraction to (even if it were just the elderly, but even young people have complained), instead they condescendingly patronized its members by providing ear plugs.
When I hear about the Islamic Mosque being build near Ground Zero, I can with most certainty say most Americans don’t have an “issue” with the religion per se, but the “location.” There have been numerous appeals to the developers to relocate the mosque just a few blocks further away based solely on the sensitive and emotional nature of this area. For many Americans, including myself, Ground Zero is a sacred place that I’ll never forget the events of that day. Like the Alamo and Pearl Harbor, the area around Ground Zero is Hallowed. The Governor of New York even offered State Lands for the development of the mosque, yet that was turned down.
What has happened to consideration, compassion, care, and empathy, especially within the various religious establishments and the world in general? I will defend the Muslim’s right to build a mosque and worship as they see fit. I just have to question their motives for doing so in this particular location when the public outcry has been overwhelming against it (in location, not religion).
Like the small example of condescending earplugs in church to the large emotion-charged issue of a mosque being built at Ground Zero, if our houses of worship cannot exhibit virtues and ethics, how can we expect the world to do any better?
- popyoy
Just gotta LOVE this guy and his beliefs. A true American. GOD bless Andrew Sullivan
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- Extremely Right
Union workers might not build mosque, but I wouldn’t be surprised if non-union migrants do. I bet Obama will demonize the Union workers. I can’t wait to hear the spin on that. Obama criticizing unions. lol
M.
- Anonymous
Watching BHO is like watching an old car dragging a rusty muffler down the street with sparks flying. Next will be the wheels falling off that old PITO…President in Title Only.
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Maybe Obama can back a Neo-NAZI camp being built in Auschwitz next. A shrine to the Emperor of Japan in Pearl Harbor?
There are so many wonderful things President Pinko Commi can be a part of. I bet he’s so happy he’ll get to embrace his muslim heritage again while he’s pissing on 3000 dead Americans ashes.
- Anonymous
If the Nazi’s had presented their beliefs as a religion would you feel the same way? If you met a Nazi who told you they were a Nazi, but they were a “peaceful” Nazi who had “moderate” Nazi views, would you then say “oh, well then, you’re OK”? Would you then defend those Nazi’s against anyone who compared them to the other Nazi’s who followed a “hijacked” version of Nazism? You wouldn’t, would you? A Nazi is a Nazi, right?
Well, a Muslim is a Muslim. We have religious freedom in this country, but that doesn’t mean we have to allow a totalitarian, barbaric “religion” whose goal is world domination to dictate their own terms on us. They are not like you and their church is not like your church.
I’m not religious, but I cringe whenever I see Christians comparing their religion to Islam. Putting out ear plugs was a dumb idea. It is far and away removed from anything a Muslim would do to your church and you.
- Anonymous
You have missed the point I was trying to make, and in fact your remarks are more zenophobic than anything else. There is no need to fear Muslims, no more than there is need to fear Christians, or peaceful citizens. There are radicals in all spheres of society, that is what the law is for. Zenophobia is a dangerous thing, and it runs rampant in this country.
I am NOT in any way comparing or justifying religions. I also will not judge an entire race of people simply because of their relligious preferences. THAT is what our Founding Fathers left England for. Living in the San Francisco Bay Area I personally know many, many Americans who profess Muslim faith (yes, they ARE Americans), who are just as kind, peaceful, and civil, as anybody born and raised in the U.S.A. I do not see them as “Muslim,” I see them as Americans and I am proud to call them my friends. And they have the fundamental right to their religion as I do mine, or you in preferring non-religion, and I will defend that.
Just so you know, I have posted many times on here so my record speaks for itself, but I AM a conservative Constitutionalist, who happens to also be a conservative Evangelical. I proudly served in the U.S. Army, defending the rights and liberties of every American. I DO understand your anger and your fear.
I was simply using an illustration to make a point about compassion and consideration, and I was in no way comparing religions. I apologize if my words were not clear and you misunderstood my meaning, that was not my intention. That’s all I am saying, “where’s the compassion and consideration for each other?”
- Anonymous
Have you ever talked about Islam with these Muslims you claim to know so well that you are willing to vouch for their character? You say they are “kind, peaceful, and civil” as if that’s a rare trait in a person. Most people are kind, peaceful, and civil. Most Muslims are decent people because most people are decent. But they are decent in spite of Islam and not because of it.
Have you ever talked to a single Muslim about Islam? Ever?
Islam is not a race. It’s a religion and political philosophy that allows a Muslim man to do whatever he wants, whenever he wants, to whoever he wants, as long as it is in defense of Islam. And everything is in defense of Islam. A Muslim man can lie, cheat, steal, and kill and it’s allowed under Islam.
Just ask one of these Muslims you claim to know so well. But it has to be a Muslim man. No woman in her right mind would choose to be a Muslim, so what they say doesn’t count. Ask one of these wonderful Muslim men you know if killing innocents in defense of Islam is allowed. Then ask them if there is such a thing as an innocent Jew. Go ahead. I dare you.
- Alnabee7
My Dear Jaynie59 You know exactly what are talking about I salute you
you are a smart man . - Anonymous
Wow! Did I touch a nerve or what!
Jaynie, all I have to say to you is this, you’re a fear-mongering racist. That I know for certain because I was raised in the South. I grew up hearing the same words you say about muslims being mentioned about African Americans, only the word used was n*//er. Your ignorance defies your logic and ability to be sensible. You cannot blame every Muslim in this country, or the world for that matter, for 9/11. You cannot blame America for the atrocities of Hitler, although Hitler got his ideas from America.
Again, you prove my point that I was trying to make to begin with. Racism and biggotry have no place in this country, and I will stand against you long before I will stand against a mosque being built on private property in New York. I know your kind, and you ARE the evil that you accuse the muslims of being. No, you’re mindset is worse. I don’t agree with what is happening in New York and the Muslim community regarding this mosque just the same as you. But if they are unwilling to move, and they are unwilling to compromise, I will defend their fundamental right to build that mosque wherever they wish. I just wish they would move to another location.
In this country there is still a thing called “rule of law,” and “due process.” If a Muslim man harms a woman or his children in America for any reason they will be tried under American law. Until that time comes, if it ever does, that American law is transformed into Shariah, then your argument is invalid in this country. Now the attrocities that occur in Muslim countries, that is a matter for their laws and their courts to decide. I truly am angered and outraged by the human abuse that takes place, just as you are. And I am a staunch defender of Israel. I renounce Hamas as a terrorist organization. So please don’t accuse me of being unsympathetic to the Jews. If any Muslim nation should attack Israel, I will stand with Israel!
Again, I am truly sorry that you have taken such offense to my remarks which were never intended to justify Islam – BECAUSE I’M NOT. I’m just not a racist. I believe in Freedom of Religion (even beliefs that are different than mine). And I believe in the inalienable right to own and develop private property. Do I wish they would build their mosque elsewhere – YES! Do I wish the eradication, abolishment, annihilation, and outlawing of the Muslim faith in this country or the world. Absolutely not! For if I do that, I am just as evil and oppressive as they are, and just as wrong as Hitler was.
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- Anonymous
Clear where you are coming from? Oh, yeah. I’m real clear.
You said:
“You cannot blame every Muslim in this country, or the world for that matter, for 9/11. Just as you cannot blame America for the atrocities of Hitler, although Hitler got his ideas from America. ”
Hitler got his ideas from America. Got it.
You are an American hating idiot who doesn’t know what the word “race” means in the context of calling someone a racist. Islam is not a race. The fact that you don’t seem to know that tells me that you really don’t know any Muslims as you claim. That’s not surprising since I’ve never had an instance yet when someone who claimed to know all these swell Muslims actually admitted they know anything about Islam.
Here’s a suggestion: if you are going to defend Islam and Muslims try to keep your lies straight. At least in the same thread. I know it’s tough. But make the effort so you don’t make a fool out of yourself again.
- http://twitter.com/ozziecastillo Ozzie Castillo
“In this country there is still a thing called “rule of law,” and “due process.” If a Muslim man harms a woman or his children in America for any reason they will be tried under American law, just like anybody else who breaks the law. Until that time comes, if it ever does, that American law is transformed into Shariah, then your argument is invalid in this country.”
You may not believe it, but it is creeping into America. I have a friend/former co-worker that has done business with a Muslim owned business in Dearborn Michigan and has spent time there. There are clips on this site that illustrate exactly what you might find there. I am also aware of Muslim calls to prayer over public air in that town.
Below are also several links to a few sites that carried the story of a man raping his wife and then an American judge allowing him to do so because it was his religion.
http://www.thefoxnation.com/justice/2010/08/06/sharia-law-comes-new-jersey?page=3
http://www.nationalreview.com/corner/233575/sharia-creeps-andy-mccarthy
- Anonymous
As CM Sackett responded to you in the Glenn Beck post on “prayer in the Kennedy center,” and since I know CM is with us, and I’ve read some of your other posts, your intentions to preserve the Constitution are sincere however misguided and ignorant that they may be. You see I too want to see our country get back on track, to its Constitutional Foundations in accordance with the original intent of the Framers. Can’t get any more American that that! I bleed red, white, and blue. I dream hot dogs, apple pie, and Chevy’s (although I drive a Jeep). So you and I are both working towards those ends.
BTW, have you ever worn the uniform of an American solder? Have you ever stood in harms way in defense of this country? Have you ever had to run for your life because you were being pursued by an enemy who wanted to kill you just because you were an American? Well, I have, and will gladly do so again if necessary. So if you have not, then you don’t have s*/ t to say to me, got it!
However, we are known by our associations. I do not and will not associate with racist, ignorant, hating, bigots and you are one. So I will stand with you in defense of this country against all enemies foreign and domestic. I have been doing so since 1985 to this day, and will continue to do so until my last day on earth (which probably isn’t soon enough for you). I will uphold your right to spout off your mouth with hate-filled, racist trash, but I will NEVER walk beside you as an American citizen.
Again, let’s be clear, I am NOT defending Islam or Muslims, I don’t have to, they have a fundamental and inalienable right to exist. Read your Constitution please! Just like I don’t agree at all with your racist rantings, I don’t agree with Islam, but I will stand on the Constitution that they have an inalienable right to practice their religion as they see fit in this country.
- Anonymous
Ozzie, I know and it DOES concern me greatly! This stuff going on in Dearborn is alarming! Have you looked at acts17 website:
or the answering Muslims websitw:
http://www.answeringmuslims.com/
Also, the case you cite, while this judge was CATEGORICALLY wrong and should be disbarred (and he is being brought up), the appellate court (THANK GOD!) over-ruled his decision and the restraining order was instituted.
Our courts at least for now hold up. There are problems and many, many, many red flags. WE THE PEOPLE must stand up to I agree, and I am with them arm and arm. I am concerned for the “islamatization of America” one person who posts regularly on here posts very relative and important information on this.
However, the are American citizens here, who have legally immigrated here, who are decent, peaceful, law-abiding Americans who have Muslim faith, and they have an inalienable right to worship as they see fit.
Again, I’m not defending Islam (I’m a frickin’ Christian for cryin’ out loud), I just made an illustrative point of talking about the lack of consideration for one another in this country.
- Anonymous
You are a liar.
You are not an American, much less former millitary.
Nice user name, though.
- Anonymous
You’re Hilarious! But I’ve gotta turn you off now because I’m going to go watch Glenn Beck.
But I will return!
- RyokTHEgod
Actually, the constitution says “peaceable” assemblies/religions/people have a right to exist…. not “murderous, raping, liars that are trying to over throw the current American system and institute Sharia law.”
I’m not sure if Islam qualifies, I may just be letting my bigotry get in the way because I fear change… Not sure.
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