Books are constantly challenged in schools. ( ie. 365 days by Glasser... That was in my school
http://www.nytimes.com/... ) That is one of the benefits of living in a free country. Personally, I don't care what book a school uses, as long as it is truthful in representing History. However, I would be cautious not to spontaneously negate or accept any views of the situation based solely on it being promoted by “right wing“ political thinkers. As in most disagreements, the truth usually lies somewhere in the middle.
Regardless of personal paradigm, in this country it is becoming increasingly more important to be cautious when dealing with Islam, or any religion that includes within it‘s foundation a canon of Theocracy. This is exactly why we found our way to this country, to escape the grasp of a ruling church doctrine. Martin Luther had it right. The Founding Fathers knew that separation of church and state was central to the sovereignty of the state and the freedoms enjoyed by the people.
Along these lines, you may be interested in the following. Read very carefully…
The problems that exist between Christians and Muslims are rooted in a historic relationship that goes back as far as the casting out of Ishmael and Hagar from the tribe of Abraham as described in the Quran and the Torah. The resulting history is a complex, convoluted, relationship, that has spawned numerous conflicts in the past. To attempt a simplification of the relationship between the Nation of Islam, the Jews, and Christians is, to say the least, a futile endeavor. However, there are certain obvious outward aspects of the modern relationship that cannot be overlooked. Trusting one faction or the other on blind acceptance based on ones singular political standard is, to put it simply, shallow and dangerous.
I have observed enough of this world to have developed a rather pragmatic view of my relationship with others. I believe it is wise to trust people for who they are, not for who you want them to be. Universal acceptance, based on a desire to be politically correct and a need to not offend, can lull one into a dangerously false sense of security…a situation in which you may become oblivious to, or just ignore, the enemy.
Do your research. Facts present themselves clearly to those who look and listen. Do not let your personal political views obscure the truth. Do not allow your propensity towards political correctness cloud your judgment. Anyone with open eyes can see who the enemy is. All one need do is take notice of the senseless killing that is taking place throughout the world. The People Of The Book are not your enemy. Their doctrine is not based on World domination. Their doctrine is based on freedom of choice. Some call it free will. If you want to see the enemy, ask yourself this question, “Who will willingly take my life if I stand up and openly profess my faith?” If you answer that question truthfully, then you have found the enemy of man.
