Muslim Defense

Dennis Prager of the LA Times is finally asking Muslims the questions that many of us have been milling in our heads ever since 9/11. This linked article is fascinating to read, just because it brings to light many of the frustrations I've encountered in trying to understand the proclaimed peaceful Muslim religion and culture and why they aren't outraged about these militant Muslims giving them a bad name and reputation.

He brings up a good point about the virtual non-existence of Christian terrorists. I think that after the negative effects from the crusades, Christians learned that to be Christian you have to follow Christ's example. I guess to answer why there are Muslim terrorists, we have examine their example, Muhammad, and see where there are similarities and differences to make an attempt to understand their perspective.

Oh, no. Am I getting too serious here? Oops. Depression sinking in... Eeck.

Nothing like Howard Jones' "Things Can Only Get Better" to get my toes tapping. "Whoa, whoa, who-o-ah..." It's really playing on the radio as I type. Ironic, eh?

Maybe these terroristic Muslims are listening to the wrong music. Maybe the solution to terrorism, instead war and torture, is to have them listen to positive, hope-filled music (hey, it worked in Ghost Busters 2, didn't it?).

Instead of army bases, we need to set up dance halls and discos that solely play positive, up beat, non-violent music. Maybe that's what we all need.

SMILE! And listen to positive music! You can make a difference.