April 03, 2006
The Politically Incorrect Guide to Islam by Robert Spencer
This book is an excellent and easy read which I highly recommend to anyone who wants a picture of the Quran based upon its actual text and a view of history that actually includes a historical reference other then the one pushed by Muslim PC apologists.
Be very clear, Islam wants peace but it wants a peace rooted in Islamic law. Islamic law is all about expanding Islam even if it means oppressing, subjugating and destroying its opposition. Jesus wanted his kingdom spread by enlightenment. Muhammad wanted his message to be spread by the sword if need be, something Jesus never advocated. Moderate Muslims are in direct conflict with the teachings of Muhammad in the Quran in this respect. Plurality is a fallback position in a long term battle for supremacy, all of which is made clear in this text.
Before anyone tries to claim this book is nothing but a propaganda piece be aware it also clearly calls out Christians for atrocities they commit, an exercise in self examination that is all too lacking in Islam. The most interesting thing in the discussion was finding out that the Crusades were a self defense reaction to expanding Muslim aggression. An important fact that is ignored in today’s day to day debate on the subject. We constantly hear Muslims cry out over the injustice of the crusades but truth be told Christians had no choice. To ignore the unchecked expansion of Muslims would have been suicide.
Posted by Sid at April 3, 2006 12:00 AM | Book Review
