Monday, August 9, 2010

Muslims were the root of all evil?

The world changed itself on September 11, 2001, when the famous 'Twin Towers' of the World Trade Center collapsed amidst the burning flames caused by two planes intentionally crashing to them. Since then, the Americans are fighting the war of terror, but when will it ever stop?

The rest of the world followed the U.S. lead into fighting the Al-Qaeda, the primary proponents of 9/11. In the Philippines, they were fighting their own war on terror, one that involved hostage-taking of innocent civilians in Mindanao. By 2009, the infamous Abu Sayyaf terror group was eradicated, but threats from the CPP-NPA and even the MILF continue.

One time, I watched a religious program of the Iglesia ni Cristo called 'Ang Tamang Daan' some few years ago and they played a tape showing 'Ang Dating Daan' lead preacher Bro. Eli Soriano denouncing Muslims as Satanics, terrorists and proponents of suicide. Seems true, because Osama bin Laden was a Muslim and Saddam Hussein was also Muslim. However, it drew the ire of innocent Muslims, who reacted by issuing a libel case against Soriano.

Now it seems that the majority of terrorists around the world were Muslims, thus bringing a conclusion that Muslims were terrorists. However, this is not the case. I think Muslims were innocent civilians and their faith doesn't link to killing people. They practice their faith in order to be safe and in peace.

If I were you, don't conclude that Muslims were the root of all evil. Some Muslims can do stupid things, but not all.