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Date: January 14, 2009 at 15:40:40
From: Anne, []
Subject: Peace be with all the world |
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You have to know, Seriously, that every conflict in the world that involves people who happen to be Muslim is not a religious war. As Olivier Roy and Justin Vaisse wrote in an article, "How to Win Islam Over" (NY Times, Dec 21):
"...Whether we're talking about civil war in Iraq, insurgency in Afghanistan, unrest in Kashmir, conflict in Israel-Palestine, nuclear ambitions in Iran, rebellion in the Philippines or the urban violence in France, people routinely - but wrongly - single out Islam as the explanation, rather than nationalism or separatism, political ambitions or social ills."
The world is a complex one and if we are to solve our differences it is important to be aware of all the angles and issues. To do otherwise perpetuates myths that are easy to fall back on but get us no where.
Let there be peace, and let it begin with each and every one of us. Beginning with how we all speak of others who may hold different religious views to our own. Because first and foremost, as you say, aren't we all humans?
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