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Thread #135732   Message #3096560
Posted By: GUEST,Eliza
16-Feb-11 - 12:13 PM
Thread Name: The Black Cloud of Islam by Roy Harper
Subject: RE: The Black Cloud of Islam by Roy Harper
My husband is a Muslim, and I don't like the tone of these lyrics at all, they condemn all Muslims, whereas the majority are peaceful and gentle people. The women are not necessarily oppressed, and what's wrong with praying five times a day? One could write an equally vicious condemnation of, say, Christians during the Spanish Inquisition or The Crusades. However, I would stand by the right of anyone to express their opinion, no matter how bigoted, misguided or full of hate. Someone with this point of view and this degree of hate must have a reason, perhaps fear, and resentment of the heinous acts of terrorists and extremists seen on the News. What disturbs me most is that such a song could incite people to hate, and behave in a cruel and aggressive manner to all Muslims. That's dangerous.