Holy War

Quiet Strength - Religious & Spiritual Books

What are the sides that are currently poised to a new battle front, the religious. So maybe not new just a new wave of us vs them. All throughout history men have fought to prove who's God was God. Millions killed in different names when most of the Gods represented were known for tolerance and love. Are their faith's that call for the death of non believers? Logically why would a God destroy potential worshippers? Do we not have the choice to change up until the point of our death? We have seen in our previous interview that some followers of Islam have made that interpretation in the Koran that those that do not bow the knee should be given no quarter. Can we compare that same fervor in modern times to the Crusades or the Inquisition? Christianity has sacrificed millions also in the name of Jehovah. Why did Christianity evolve from it's more corrupt and brutal form, to today's modern more pensive faith? Is Islam poised to make the same progress to a faith of acceptance and gentleness?

How did Christianity do it? Rebels! Rebels within the faith that decided that they had drifted far enough. These "Heretics" called for reform and a return to a more fundamental understanding of the faith. There were calls to educate the masses, which in turned caused the basis follower to actually know for himself what was in their faiths writings. There was a populist movement within the major sects of the time which pushed back on Dogma and tradition. Another reason for the change to non violence were the major waves of prayer and mediation to be more connected to the Creator. It is very difficult to be torturing or blowing oneself up when your on your knees in prayer. Separating itself from politics. Once a faith involves itself in running a nation there is very little room for alternative opinions. The better and equal treatment of women was the last reform made by those in the Christian faith.

Could there be out there a voice within Islam that is calling for these changes? What would happen to a person like that who would take a public and vocal opposition  to the growing radical segments of that faith?

Though I do espouse to the Realistic ideals and politics, faith is something that is part of our lives and should be addressed. The recent incident where my writings were silenced have compelled me to fight against the powers that fight against  free speech of any form. Nazi, KKK, black panther, atheist, Satanist, they all should be allowed a voice, however the powers that be should never silence the voices against them.

Yes I am going to say it, You have awaken a sleeping giant!

Now you have done it! Your hate of free speech had fueled my new passion to go after exposing those that would rob us all in whatever name. Whether it be government systems or religions as Islam, I am now emboldened to rally to the flag that is free speech. I will do whatever it takes to find a true free zone for all idea. Whether you like it or not, whether it makes you hate me or want to hurt me. You picked the wrong person to come against. This is the energy I feed on. I thrive on this pressure and stress. I wish I could meet you face to face. I would prevail over you. My words prevail over you. You are small minded and closed minded and the power of free speech will not be stifled.

You should have just left me alone. I may have gotten bored, I may have just run out of ideas to post. Now your censorship brings me a new powerful catalyst. Your hate now becomes my mission, my banner. I will cry it from the mountain tops, that those that disagree are not free in your world, in your faith. You have proved to everyone what we just had a theory of. You have awakened a sleeping giant!

Free speech dead in American Schools

So twice now this week we have heard of cases where educators are using threats and now suspensions to teach our children that freedom of speech is dead in American schools. Many of you have seen the YouTube video of the student asking his teacher for fairness when speaking about presidential candidates. Though I disagree with the foul language used in the classroom by both students and teachers, I condemn this mind control by killing free speech. Now not all speech is allowable.

Our children should be instructed what is legal or illegal, positive or negative, sedition or patriotic. Yet in this instant this person choose to use a child's ignorance of the legal system to get him to believe that you can't speak negatively of our leaders. The founding father's rollover in their graves hearing the stupidity of this person. So we have to thank technology and the young man for sensing that this was an  injustice  and posting it online, bravo!

The next incident occurred at the very high school I attended. Longwood High school in Middle Island, New York. Though I admit not knowing both sides of the issue. I find it a slippery slope to quell speech in this case, artistic speech, by suspending a student for producing an anti bullying video. This has put Longwood into the national spot light and I have to use the cliche where there is smoke there is fire.

This young lady created a film that portrayed a young ladies suicide death after being severely bullied. Instead of applauding this youngster for her burden towards the weak, they hand her a suspension for causing a "reaction" in students at Longwood. Is that not what the founding fathers sought in our fledgling democracy? The freedom to influence, the freedom to criticize, the freedom to expose.  Shame on Longwood for not defending the Bill of Rights. Shame on Longwood for jumping on the political correctness bandwagon.