Ordinary Muslims Will Hasten the End of Terrorism
by Explanation of how the silent majority among Muslims, by their inaction, are helping extremism to thrive.
It will, because terrorism is like any other evil. When it is ignored, it multiplies faster than an ants nest because of the assumption that the terrorist is acting on behalf of the majority. In this respect, there is a veneer of unity.
The minute the majority stands up and speaks for itself, denouncing every act of aggression on innocent people, those vile actions will begin to abate because the extremists would have lost their power and become more vulnerable and exposed.
Terrorism is not limited to terrorists, nor, surprisingly, is it controlled by them. Terrorism thrives because the Islamic clergy dictates the pace through their unassailable “truths” about the Koran, the brutal treatment of others and the imposition of their particular beliefs on everyone.
Meanwhile the majority does nothing, their silence and inaction condoning the atrocities while fueling the continuing negative perceptions and gross injustice done to powerless victims of their hate. This complacent majority has looked on disinterestedly, steeped in denial, convinced of Islam’s righteousness in what is happening, while extremists carry out terrible acts in their name.
Until members of this silent majority are forced to take notice to preserve themselves, their beliefs and their own freedoms, just as it is killing off the future of Iraq, such mindless terrorism will only engulf us all on cultural, racial and religious lines.
It follows that when the majority decides to take a firm public stand, to condemn terrorism in the strongest terms and to uphold the law which applies to all, terrorism will have far less appeal to young radicals because the majority support it has tacitly enjoyed would have diminished.
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On July 8, 2009 at 12:41 am
I agree but it is not only muslims that need to act. This was an interesting and informative article. It will take people like you and me to raise awareness, provide a deeper understanding and to stand and be counted in the ongoing fight against terrorism. I have written a tribute to those who died and those who survived the July 7th London bombings 4 years ago. I was working in an outer London hospital on the day. My piece is ‘Terrorism Failed.’
I sincerely believe that if ordinary people work together then change will come. I hear people say “but what can I as one person do?” I answer “One person is like a drop of water in the ocean of life and if all the drops join together then they will form a river. Then that river will run to form a sea. United individuals that dare to make a stand, can and will change the world.