More Than 100 Muslim Clerics Sign Letter Condemning ISIS
http://www.thefiscaltimes.com/Articles/2014/09/24/More-100-Muslim-Clerics-Sign-Letter-Condemning-ISIS
Today Muslim leaders in America released a statement saying that ISIS is not following the laws of Islam. This statement was signed by 111 Muslim clerics from around the world. Murder and torture were two of the most prominent issues. The leaders explained that these acts are not justified by Islam as ISIS says they are. Other issues, such as fatwas (legal opinions on Islamic law) made by ISIS, were also refuted. The Muslim leaders encouraged the terrorists to stop all violent and illegal acts. Many Grand Muftis (the highest Islamic position in the nation) signed the statement, including the Grand Mufti of Egypt, the former Mufti of Istanbul, and the Mufti of Palestine.
This is a very strong stand against ISIS by the Muslim community. While American Muslims are know to speak against ISIS and other terrorist groups, it is unusual to have Muslims from so many different countries unite to defend their religion. This action shows the world that Islam is not a religion that supports terrorists or violent acts.
I like this article, but I wish they had more information on the actual webpage. It is really encouraging to see so many people standing together against this terrorist group. I wonder if ISIS will respond, and if they do, what will their response be? I hope that the lack of support in the Muslim community will cause some of their leaders to question their actions, although that's probably too optimistic to hope for. Hopefully, though, many non-Muslims will view Islam in a better light after this statement.
Wednesday, September 24, 2014
Wednesday, September 17, 2014
North Korea's Feelings Hurt By Nasty Rumors
Our Citizens ‘Enjoy Genuine Human Rights,’ Says North Korea Report
http://www.newsweek.com/our-citizens-enjoy-genuine-human-rights-says-north-korea-report-270285
North Korea recently made a statement explaining that its citizens have many freedoms enjoyed by the United States and other countries, such as freedom of religion or protection from torture. The government says it works to protect these rights for all its people. When discussing the numerous UN reports of obvious oppression and violation of human rights in North Korea, the government dismissed such reports as nasty rumors spread by its enemies. It also accused the UN of being controlled by the United States and therefore being biased.
We watched a documentary in Psychology last year about the situation in North Korea. By smuggling cameras into the country, journalists revealed the levels of poverty, government control, and danger there. North Korea's books are all written by the government, many people are sent to work camps for minor infractions, and there is no contact between citizens and the outside world. North Koreans do not have free speech, freedom of religion, or even physical freedom. They do not have the right to leave or try to communicate with people in other countries. They do not have the right to their own opinion. Worst of all, they were grateful to the government for letting them have so much freedom.
The fact that North Korea can even say something like this is unbelievable. Do they honestly expect people to write off prison camps, poverty, mass incarceration and more as 'mean rumors'? Even if the citizens are unable to understand natural rights or popular sovereignty, the government does have access to the knowledge of the outside world and is aware of those terms. They just don't care about them. The only reason they gave this statement is to try to get people to sympathise with them and ignore their horrible actions.
http://www.newsweek.com/our-citizens-enjoy-genuine-human-rights-says-north-korea-report-270285
North Korea recently made a statement explaining that its citizens have many freedoms enjoyed by the United States and other countries, such as freedom of religion or protection from torture. The government says it works to protect these rights for all its people. When discussing the numerous UN reports of obvious oppression and violation of human rights in North Korea, the government dismissed such reports as nasty rumors spread by its enemies. It also accused the UN of being controlled by the United States and therefore being biased.
We watched a documentary in Psychology last year about the situation in North Korea. By smuggling cameras into the country, journalists revealed the levels of poverty, government control, and danger there. North Korea's books are all written by the government, many people are sent to work camps for minor infractions, and there is no contact between citizens and the outside world. North Koreans do not have free speech, freedom of religion, or even physical freedom. They do not have the right to leave or try to communicate with people in other countries. They do not have the right to their own opinion. Worst of all, they were grateful to the government for letting them have so much freedom.
The fact that North Korea can even say something like this is unbelievable. Do they honestly expect people to write off prison camps, poverty, mass incarceration and more as 'mean rumors'? Even if the citizens are unable to understand natural rights or popular sovereignty, the government does have access to the knowledge of the outside world and is aware of those terms. They just don't care about them. The only reason they gave this statement is to try to get people to sympathise with them and ignore their horrible actions.
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