This story is going to require a bit of background. My mother was recently laid off from her job at a photography studio. This layoff has brought her not only more time with her grandson (my nephew Brenden) but also more time with another of her hobbies. About a year back she reconnected with a longtime high school friend through email. Mona lives in Florida, she has since my brother was born. Mona’s divorced, has kids and an alcohol problem. Since my mother’s and Mona’s reconnection she’s been obsessed with this new discovery, email. She emails all her pals at work to complain about the boss. She grabs every cheesy poem, crazy chain letter, and offer from Microsoft for guaranteed millions to forward on to all the names in her address book. Luckily I’m not included in this transaction. Unfortunately, my girlfriend Mary is. Most emails from my mother require no attention at all excluding the delete button. A few days ago however, my mother sent the following. Keep in mind the subject handler was “have to read this” (I guess I should be proud that the subject wasn’t all caps followed by a privy of explanation points).

I have not altered this message in any way, shape, or form!

Allah or Jesus?

By Rick Matts

Last month I attended my annual training session that’s required for maintaining my state prison security clearence. During the training session there was a presentation by three speakers representing the Roman Catholic, Protestent, and Muslim faiths, who explained each of their belief systems, I was particulary interested in what the Islamic Imam had to say. The Imam gave a great presentation of the basics of Islam, complete with a vidio. After the presentations, time was provided for questions and answers. When it was my turn, I directed my question to the Imam and asked: “Please correct me if I am wrong, but I understand that most Imams and clerics of Islam have declared a holy jihad (Holy War) aginst the infidels of the world. And that by killing an infidel, which is a command to all Muslim, they are assured of a place in heaven. If that is the case can you give me the definition

of an infidel?” There was no disagreement with my statements and, without hesitation, he replied “Non-believers!” I responded, “So, let me make sure I have this strait. All followers of Allah have been commanded to kill everyone who is not of your faith so they can go to heaven. Is that correct?” The expression on his face changed from one of authority and command to that of a little boy who had just gotten cought with his hand in the cookie jar. He sheepishly replied, “Yes.” I then stated, “ Well sir I have a real proublem trying to imagine Pope John Paul commanding all Catholics to kill those of your faith or Dr. Stanley ordering Protestants to do the same in order to go to heaven!” The Imam was speechless. I continued, “I also have a proublem with being your friend when you and your brother clerics are telling your followers to kill me. Let me ask you a question. Would you rather have your Allah who tells you to kill me in order to go tho heaven, or my

Jesus who tells me to love you because I am going to Heaven and He wants you to be there, too?” You could have heard a pin drop as the Imam hung his head in shame. Needless to say, the organizers and promoters of the ‘Diversification’ training seminar were not happy with Rick’s way of dealing with the Islamic Imam and exposing the truth about the Muslim beliefs. I think everyone in the U.S. should be required to read this, but with the liberal justis system, liberal media, and the ACLU, there is no way this will be widely publicized. This is a true story and the author is a well known leader in prison ministry.

Yes, despite the fact that I’m a staunch liberal/agnostic my mother is a conservative/protestant. At least that’s what I’m discovering. Her interests in politics are slim-to-none. She never votes. She never talks about her likes or dislikes of any specific administration. She’s never once declared herself a republican or democrat. Yet, she’s a proud Christian and even prouder American! Actually, I think my parents were the first on their block to stick American flags on every item proving their declaration toward American consumerism. Hell, my mom even gave me a flag to display in my car window, “at a time like this you have to have a flag…” Thanks mom! OK, enough ranting. My thought has always been that there’s nothing wrong with patriotism if it’s targeted. The trouble is, my parents love for this country is like cannon fire on a foggy day. My mother distributing a message like this is not only scary because it’s my mom but also because she, more than anyone I know, represents the archetypal white middle-aged American woman. The above message is what Middle-America believes. Not only do they assume this load of crap “story” of good-ol’-boy-meets-educated-Muslim-leader is true but they nod their heads in rhythm to its abhorrently misspelled joke of content.

Please America, listen to me. If you fancy learning more about Muslim faith read the Qur’an. Wouldn’t you turn to the Bible if you were yearning for more education on Christian teachings? In conclusion I bring you a quote from myself, because after all, this is MY blog.

In times of confusion, turn not to random messages in your inbox, for they bring enemies of truth. Turn instead to substantiation. Celebrate your patriotism by devouring what is offered more in our America than any other on earth, corroboration of legitimacy. Turn to minds that may clear smoke with facts.

Post: After posting I found this link which may be of interest. . .

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