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Dear Angry Readers to 9/11 Article

9/26/2019

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Dear Angry Readers,
 
Two weeks ago I posted an article on 9/11 I had written a few years ago and update every year. Two angry readers responded with their objections. “Homeschool Mom” claimed the whole Muslim world “clearly stated that these peoples’ actions had nothing to do with the religion.” She also argued that throughout history there have been radicals claiming to kill in the name of Christianity.  The second angry reader defended al-Qaeda and the Taliban, arguing that they were justified in attacking the United States because America and its ally Saudi Arabia chose to have American soldiers in Saudi Arabia.
 
A third reader, “Homeschool Mother,” refuted Homeschool mom with arguments and citations. I am posting her full response in this blog.
 
Regarding the radical Islamic terrorists who perpetrated the 911 attacks: It is clear the 9/11 terrorists acted out of religious fervor, and these men were all radical Muslims. Al-Qaeda is a radical Islamic terrorist organization, as is the Taliban. Members of these organizations openly promote their religion and have written and stated their goals to kill Americans, Jews, and to establish a worldwide Islamic caliphate.  
 
Regarding Angry Readers argument about Christian radicals killing: 9/11/2019 was the eighteenth anniversary of the terrorist attacks on the United States. The article was meant to teach basic facts about the attack on the U.S.A. It was not an article comparing and contrasting radicals who murder but it was a specific history lesson on a catastrophic attack in American history. In addition, “Homeschool Mother” makes excellent remarks regarding Muslims using the Koran for inspiration to kill.
 
Regarding American soldiers stationed in Saudi Arabia: The United States of America and its allies may choose if they wish to have American soldiers stationed in their countries and to hold joint military exercises. It is the right of sovereign nations to do so. Al-Qaeda and the Taliban were not justified in murdering innocent civilians on 9/11, even if these two organizations did not approve of American soldiers in Saudi Arabia. Although the United States no longer has soldiers stationed in Saudi Arabia, Al-Qaeda and the Taliban continue to attack Americans throughout various parts of the world. It is not true these two organizations just wanted Americans away from the Muslim holy sites.
 
 
Homeschool Mother
9/11/2019 03:26:34 pm
Dear Homeschool Mom,
Thank you for giving readers an opportunity to provide you with “fact-based” evidence. Beneath your quotes (which I edited for grammar) you will find factual refutations of your “shocked” response to Mr. De Gree’s article.

“…the whole Muslim world clearly state[s] that these people[s’] actions has [have] nothing to do with religion…” Meriam Webster defines whole as “constituting the total sum or undiminished entirety; constituting an undivided unit.” The definition of whole would mean that no Muslims believe the actions of 9/11/01 were motivated by Islamic beliefs, yet video footage exists of many Muslims celebrating the attack on the twin towers. https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=9&v=KrM0dAFsZ8k . Video footage from CNN discusses peaceful and radial Muslims. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5BtQgTGOI4 . Based on the facts, it is clear John De Gree’s description of the attackers as radical Islamists is correct.

"Not equal are those of the believers who sit (at home), except those who are disabled (by injury or are blind or lame, etc.), and those who strive hard and fight in the Cause of Allah with their wealth and their lives. Allah has preferred in grades those who strive hard and fight with their wealth and their lives above those who sit (at home). Unto each, Allah has promised good (Paradise), but Allah has preferred those who strive hard and fight, above those who sit (at home) by a huge reward." This Quranic passage has been interpreted by Muslim radicals as a direct call to action, to wage war against unbelievers in today’s world. Some Muslims have interpreted these Quranic verses as justification for violence against non-believers. Again, it is inaccurate for you to claim the “…whole Muslim world clearly state[s] that these people[s’] actions has [have] nothing to do with religion…” 
“No religion in the world will call for mass murdering of innocent people…” Moving to Quran 8:12…"(Remember) when your Lord inspired the angels... "I will cast terror into the hearts of those who disbelieve. Therefore, strike off their heads and strike off every fingertip of them." MAS has stated that the following video footage was of a group “renting” their space, but the video footage is not of Christians or Jews; it is of radical Muslims. https://www.foxnews.com/us/video-philadelphia-muslim-society-children
 
“Lastly so many massacres happened throughout our history by radical[s] killing innocent people and who claim to be Christians…” There are passages in the Old Testament that describe historical violence. White supremacists are not using the passages of the Old Testament to commit their crimes. While witnesses to multiple radical Islamist crimes report hearing perpetrators yell “Allahu Akbar,” witnesses to white supremacist crimes do not report perpetrators yelling “God of the Bible is great.” White supremacists are not celebrated as martyrs, nor do their families receive praise and monetary stipends. http://jcpa.org/palestinian-authority-funding-terrorists-families . They are denounced, not celebrated. Christians around the world were not dancing and singing in the streets when the violent racist murdered people in Texas. (The Ohio murders were committed by a self-described leftist, not a white supremacist.) 

“We need to teach our children the facts and keep our personal bias/racism out[.]” Homeschool Mom, you are exactly right! That’s why I encourage you to reread Mr. De Gree’s balanced article and to educate yourself with facts.
 
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8 Comments
Lynn Rushing
9/27/2019 04:47:46 am

Truth~ thank you, and may the Lord Bless you & keep you~

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Tricia
9/27/2019 05:20:46 am

These women who defended Islam and the attackers obviously know nothing of Islam, nor have team the Koran or the Hadiths. Ignorant people who watch too much television.

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Tina Murrah
9/27/2019 05:39:51 am

This is the absolute truth! Thank you for posting...

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Michelle
9/27/2019 06:53:48 am

Thank you Mr. DeGree and Homeschool Mother for not being afraid to state the facts regardless of who it offends. We cannot hide facts because it may be offesive to someone.

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Grandma Endsley
9/27/2019 08:45:02 am

Americans need to wake up to the ultimate goal of Muslims in America.
Sharifa Alkhateeb talks about using public schools to convert Americans to Islam. C-span video: https://www.c-span.org/video/?c4732679/sharifa-alkhateeb-talks-public-schools-convert-america-islam

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Jeanne
9/27/2019 08:54:12 am

This is just proof of how the further we get from the actual event, history “changes” in the eyes of those who were not there. Scary.

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Russell Person
9/27/2019 10:29:14 am

I had wondered if you were melba toast. Now I know you are not. Bravo!

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Laura
9/27/2019 07:26:49 pm

Thank you, Mr. DeGree

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