Muhammad’s Free Ride
By John Moody
Executive Vice President of FOX News Channel
I like political cartoons. They can be subtle or to the point, yuk-yuk chuckly or slyly subversive. They are an art form and therefore entitled to certain latitude in making us think.
They can also be cheap-shot calumny at its lowest, as was a recent offering by Mike Peters of the Dayton Daily News. It showed Hillary Clinton, clearly irked, as Barack Obama held up the hand of his latest superdelegate –- Jesus Christ, complete with halo and burning heart surrounded by thorns.
The point was clear: everybody loves Barack, even God, and nothing Clinton can do will change that. But if Mr. Peters really wanted to make a trenchant statement, why not have Obama holding hands with Muhammad? Wouldn’t that have had even greater shock value?
Ah, but you say, that might offend Muslims who believe that the prophet’s image should not be exposed in any way. They might, you say, take radical action against the cartoonist, as they did in Denmark last year.
That, dear reader, is precisely the point. Jesus Christ is fair game for the likes of Mike Peters because He and His church don’t fight back. Or haven’t until now. Muhammad gets a free ride in cartoons because his followers will riot and issue fatwas if incited.
There is no question that different religions are held to different standards of accountability, at least in the supposedly diverse and tolerant United States. If the Catholic Church condemns abortion –- which is, after all, legalized killing –- it is reviled as anti-female and anachronistic. If Islam is used as the motivation for acts of terror, it gets a pass. To condemn Muslims who say their faith requires them to murder infidels is too risky a step. Someone might get mad.
Of course, I can’t speak for all Christians, a highly fallible group to which I belong. For myself, however, I think the time has come to get a little respect for my God by getting mad at those who would belittle Him.
Jesus-u-Akhbar.

To “Steve”
“You’re” one to talk when “your” grammar is just as pathetic.
To “Not a blind Sheep”
Remember that comment the next time your country gets invaded by another Antichrist/dictator and your “guvna’s” come pleading for us “Christian Soldiers” to come bail you out - again!
Lyn,
Are you asking me to leave America because I dared to defend my religion against ignorance, hatred and racism? What happened to my freedom of speech?
Thank you for defining hypocrisy.
Wow! No one ever says what I’m thinking. I’m amazed……..there’s really one other Non-PC person in the world!
I couldn’t understand some parts of this article d’s Free Ride « FOX Forum « FOXNews.com, but I guess I just need to check some more resources regarding this, because it sounds interesting.
I have to say that after the latest hate-speech from a visiting Catholic Priest at Obama’s church, guess we’d better sart paying attention to the small-minded hate rhetoric in so-called U.S. “Christian” churches. Guess the mosques aren’t the only manufacturers of hate. Also, it is sad to see various denominations prostituting themselves so they can appeal to certain audiences. And you thought only politicians engaged in this!
I’m sorry, but I can’t help but to laugh at the ones who are saying Christians are too “weak” and need to stand up for themselves.
Hypocrites, no matter the religion.
Remember the last time Christians decided to get up in arms? Yeah, that was a 100 year war that actually didn’t do anything but piss a bunch of Muslims off. Now, those same people are still pissed off, and guess what? They’ve got bombs, they’ve got guns, and they’ve got planes, or at least they can get them.
Obviously, the first plan of action didn’t work, so let’s try something a little bit different.
Alot of hyprocrisy on conservative websites.. The so called Christains here always point out violence
Muslums so. Christains in America over the years have a violent past against Minorities.
Sunday is always the most seperated day. Black and white worship apart.
Yousri,
That’s what America is all about. This man has the right to express his opinion whether you like it or not.
The truth hurts doesn’t it?
I cordially invite you to leave America if you cannot respect our freedoms.
Wow, in a word. How true is this………….we as Christians are ground into the pavement and expected to take any sort of foul language ,or abuse and just turn the other cheek.Strange when a non-believeing person has something said to them that ruffles their feathers a little, they are off to behead all the Christians or whoever spoke the words that upset them.BUT we are to stand-by and take it. Well, My God and My savior, Jesus Christ are going to have their say, and it could be a lot sooner than any of us expect……..then I wonder where all the Muslims and other non-believers will be standing. I pray they wake up soon.
It is not the belief or the faith or the religion that is the problem as much as it is what the people do with it. All religions share the same embarrassment from their followers. When these cartoons are displayed, why is it that the only people we see in riots are those who do not seem to have any common sense, or jobs. Christians have their extremeists just as does every other faith. The Branch Davidians, the mid-west polygamists, those up in arms over the Davinci Code, those burning Harry Potter books for fear that their children would start practicing witch-craft, idiots protesting the funerals of Soldiers because America allows gays to exist…It falls in line with the morons who riot in their own community over a G8 summit, then proceed to burn down the very buildings they rely on for groceries and movies, destroying the lively-hood of their fellow citizens….There is a part of me that feels bad for these people who are rioting over cartoons of muhammad, for all the further they got in school was fire starting 101 and screaming in front of a camera because the government put them up to it 102… 1st grade lessons. One day in their lives, they will look back, as all of us do, and ask themselves what they did with their lives.. and when acting like a complete ignorant, non educated fool is the answer, maybe, just maybe, they will realize how wrong they truely were.
While I appreciate the fact that the double standard needs to stop (not just in religion), I’m appalled that fellow Christians are thinking of “taking up the sword” to defend Christianity. This post was placed to show how unbalanced things have become and to envoke the mind to make rational decisions. This country (and I served to defend its principles) needs to keep religion out of government. If God can allow “free will” then the rest of us better. Why get upset over what anyone SAYS about anything. The problem becomes when we take violent action against words. You don’t like the course that the lawmakers are taking, then do it the right way! Vote, write letters to representatives, even do exactly what you have done now: write to an editor/post on the internet. I haven’t been on this planet that long (34 years), but I have come to realize that life can be short and some things just need to be smiled at. God bless you all and PEACE be unto you.
K. Callahan
Those of you who claim that the United States was founded as a Christian nation, would you please point me to the place in the Constitution that will back up your claim? You cannot, because this country was NOT founded as a Christian nation. Don’t you think that if it was meant to be a Christian nation, it would be spelled out as such in our Constitution? I don’t see the name Jesus Christ anywhere in that document. An oversight, perhaps? And any references to the Creator do not count, because people who are not Christians, like deists for example, do not believe that Jesus Christ is the person/god that Christians claim he is. Some people who have claimed to be deists are: Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, James Madison and John Adams.
I couldn’t agree more. It seems like Christians must tread ever so careful as to not step on another religions toes but anything goes when it means degrading Jesus’ name. How often do we here Jesus’ name used as a cuss word? It’s so common that it goes unnoticed by most. If we were to use another religious leaders name in vein there would certainly be ramifications.
Thanks for standing up for my God, Jesus Christ. Notice there is NO middle initial “H”.
TO HASAN & ALL THE OTHER MUSLIMS WHO CALL US IGNORANT FOR NOT KNOWING ISLAM IS PEACE & LOVE YOU NEED TO READ MORE OF YOUR KORAN.THERE IS NO PASSAGE IN THERE OF PEACE OR FREEDEOM. IT SAYS THAT ALLAH MADE MAN IN A SLAVES IMAGE NOT GODS. HE REFERS TO HIS FOLLOWERS AS SLAVES ALSO.HE MENTIONS NOTHING OF FREEDOM OR FREEWILL BECAUSE ALLAH KNOWS OF EITHER. ONLY SERVITUDE OR DEATH. SOUNDS LIKE SOMEONE WE KNOW IN THE BIBLE WHO WAS CAST OUT OF HEAVEN FOR DISOBEYING GOD NOT GOD HIMSELF. I USED TO THINK WE LOVED THE SAME GOD JUST CALLED HIM DIFFERENT NAMES. I WAS WRONG THEIR DIFFERENT ON IS GOD THE OTHER WAS CAST OUT BY GOD ALLAH IS SATAN.
Way to go John. There is something deep in my being that deplores double standards. They are the visible evidence of hypocrisy. We need to fight them wherever found. The modern secular west’s dealings with religion are among the most hypocritical. We can see on any given day examples of our liberal MSM denigrating and belittling the contribution of our Judeo-Christian background to the progress of the West.While busy tearing down our current values, these same liberal “journalists” seem quite willing to overlook the failings of outside cultures and forces. This is not because they “support” Islam. It is not even because the fear Islamic retaliation. It is because the goal of modern liberalism is to tear down our current culture.Thus, any opposing force is embraced. I suspect that the liberal elite actually WANT a Christian / Islam War! They foolishly think that we will kill ourselves off, and the liberal atheists can install their “Utopia”. If you don’t believe this is possible, listen to some of the more unguarded remarks captured in Ben Stien’s “EXPELLED: No Intelligence Allowed” – one of the people interviewed expresses his view that “… it is all about the fact that there is no hope …”. After seeing that interview, I’ve figured them out. The Godless atheists are all hopeless pessimists, and can’t bear the thought that we are not.. After all, misery loves company.
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As a Muslim, I am shocked to see how someone who harbors such hate for Muslims can hold such a position at FOX News. How did a cartoon about OBAMA turn into an invitation to insight hate and even violence against Muslims who form at least 14% of the US army. I have relatives in the US army fighting in Iraq today. There should be no place for hate in America.
I challenge FOX news to criticize Jews or Israel. And I assure Mr. Moody that if he ever practices his freedom of speech to criticize Jews or Israel that he would be out of a job tomorrow.
I enjoyed your writings concerning “images”. First, I am a volunteer Christian chaplain in a state prison, and thus serve many different cultural backgrounds. Where is it written that any religious group can decide that “non-believers” (infidels) must conform to their understanding as to what is holy or not? If any religious group decides that their “God’s” image is not to be drawn or printed, why should the “non-believers” be expected to conform if they don’t believe that this God exists? Why should the same “non-believers” be expected to treat the “believer’s” religious books or manuals as holy and therefore not to be desecrated? In my judgement, this consists of religious bullying and intimidation, and should be ignored and swiftly punished if one group decides to punish those who do not conform to their religious system. When a Bible or Koran copy becomes worn out from, hopefully, use, or accidental damage, it is discarded. How can a Bible or Koran be “holy” one moment and then when decomissioned the next moment be desecrated by being destroyed by burning or by being placed into the trash? Do you see the inconsistency here? Yes, God’s Word is holy, because it is His will; however, the printed page is not holy, nor is a drawn or printed image of a supposed likeness of a God. Of course, Jehovah is a spirit and therefore has no image (John 4:24). “Spirit” in the Greek is “hagios”, meaning something without physical form, air, wind, breeze.
I hope you continue to have the courage to speak out.
Blessings,
Glenn W. Cannon
Thank you for your comment. Christians and Muslims alike could benefit from an indepth review of the teachings and life of Jesus and Muhammad as set forth in the Bible and Koran. They are the two most important spokespeople for their followers to listen to. If you start there, I doubt if anyone would disagree that the Bible’s teachings and Jesus’ example lead to a life that demonstrates love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control Gal 5: 22-23. I don’t find this in the Koran or Muhammad’s life.
Syed makes some valid points. “Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake”(Mthew 5:11). People who ridicule christianity do it mostly to insult christians, not necessarily God. As angry as I get at the double standard, I can’t insult the good followers of Muhammed. I want to keep them as friends and hopefully win them over to christianity, which is WWJD.
I have no problem with someone who expresses criticisms about Christianity and religion in general as long as long as it’s based on some measure of logic and truth. If someone decides that they are unable to accept religion due to a lack of verifiable “proof”, then fine. While I might disagree with the notion that the human equation can only be measured in a laboratory, I can deal with the fact that some people are unable to accept that which can’t be scientifically “proven”.
Unfortunately, people who hold that view often tend to be fairly tolerant of other people’s beliefs and thus don’t feel the need to shout it from the mountain tops. In most cases, the people who do feel the need to express criticisms do so from a position of hatred and bitter intolerance. This is a bit funny because those are the very “crimes” they like to level at religious people.
Christians are a very easy target for these people for several reasons. The biggest reason, as has been stated here, is that you can say whatever you want about Christians without having to fear any serious consequences. Oh sure, if you are a celebrity, you might get some emails or at worst a news story written about what you said. But that’s about it. That’s not really much to fear since it only makes the person look more “courageous” to like-minded people. Bill Maher and Rosie O’Donnell come to mind. They love to remind people of all the issues the Catholic Church has been involved with. Although most of their issues took place and were resolved centuries ago, it’s still a very easy target for them. And people say..”Oh what courage they have for speaking out”. Right. Bullies learned a long time ago that it’s way easier to torment the ones who won’t fight back than it is to go after the ones who may indeed be able (and more than willing) to give them a serious beating. That’s not how I would define “courage”.
Christians are also an easy target because they are so diverse in beliefs. If someone attacks the Catholic Church, Evangelicals may or may not get all that offended by it due to a lack of community between the two groups. The same thing happens when these people go after Evangelicals. The average Catholic or mainstream Protestant may not get too exercised by it.
Now, I’m sure that the people like Bill Maher have an equal hatred for Islam. But you will never hear them mention it. And certainly not with the same heat they hurl at Christians. While I would not respect such an attack, it would at least demonstrate the kind of “courage” they seem to think they posses. But since they have none, we aren’t likely to ever see it.
Thank you. I love satire because it is such a wonderful weapon against hypocracy; but, I am getting really tired of Christianity being fair game and Islam getting a free pass. But of course, because the vast majority of Christians don’t go around killing people, there isn’t any real risk in using it as a target, even a false target. Hypocracy? Or cowardice?
One of the prior posts said, “Jesus Christ is bigger than Islam. He doesn’t need to be defended.” This is true. However, we mortal Christians, have a the right and duty to know what we believe and to be ready to explain that to anyone. Within this responsibility, we must be ready to speak out for what we believe to be right, and expose what we believe to be wrong.
A basic tenet of Christianity is that we are forgiven for our past rebellion against God. But included in that forgiveness is fact that someday we will stand before our Father in Heaven and see in His face the knowledge of how we have used His forgiveness . He will still love us; but, will we be ashamed?
So much to do about nothing.
I will forever be amazed at the lengths people will go to defend the honor of the people who started their particular myth. Christians have Jesus to defend. Muslims have Mohammed. The Fundamentalist Church of Latter Day Saints have their prophets as well. SOme seem harmless promoters of peace, while others have a track record of harm. Even so both should be open to scutiny.
That one groups imaginary friend should be put upon a pedestal above all other imaginary friends is absolute lunacy.
Many times in my life I have refrained from stating my views on religion because I don’t generally like offending people. I think that people are going to believe what they believe and to try to convince them otherwise is as foolish as joining them. It’s best to smile, nod, grit your teeth and know that they simply don’t know any better. It’s best to just turn the other set of cheeks and walk away. Maybe that sounds a little like the teachings of one of these religions. Well, even a broken clock is right twice a day. There are a lot of good things taught in the holy books of the world, simple truths that are timeless and non-partisan. The Koran copied a few of them from the Bible, a text which is Jewish in origin, and which in turn has stories which originating from cultures reaching far back into antiquity. It seems the whole world is concerned with supporting the next greatest plagerist.
Stop promoting hate through your words. Your prophet is fair game, just as much as the next guy’s.
So what if someone makes fun of Jesus/Mohammed/Moses/Allah/God/The Flying Spagetti Monster. You’re the one talking to yourself. You should expect someone to laugh.
“My god’s better than your god…” Yes, you Christ-ians are wonderful. You haven’t done anything bad since Witch hunts, the Inquisition or Crusades. Unless you count retarding our childrens’ knowledge and, therefore, scientific ability in a global market (”creationism”). Oh, and there’s hampering research into what may very well save my life from who-knows what ailment (stem cell research). Then there’s the faith organization that conceals and permits child molestation (aka: Catholic Church, motto: “No Child’s Behind Left”). But I digress…
They’re all equally bunk. All evil, throughout history, and today. Lest you think I “fall for everything,” I stand for reason, and treating all others as if we were part of the same tribe. That said, if one kills other tribesmen because we don’t believe in his particular elf, carpenter, fairy or prophet, he should be slowly dismembered by the rest of the tribe.
Wouldn’t it be great if this one supposedly great idea (monotheism) wasn’t around to divide people? We could live like Einstein suggested:
“A man’s ethical behavior should be based effectually on sympathy, education, and social ties; no religious basis is necessary. Man would indeed be in a poor way if he had to be restrained by fear of punishment and hope of reward after death.”
One day, perhaps. Maybe when the world is tired of seeing its children die because, “My god is better than your god.” One day. Hopefully, I’ll live to see it.
Outstanding, you are absolutly correct. I am also very tired of all this “don’t offend” and maybe it will all go away…
As long as there are beliefs that killing or forced converting those of other religious denominations is condoned it will never go away…
Thanks - Jim
Right on Brother. I’m so damn tired of this tolorance of muslim behavior and over sensitivity to their faith it makes me sick. The only thing that will wake America up to fact that we need to kick some ass against these people will be a nuke going off here at home by the hands of one of them. The American people are so ignorant and blind I’m begining to think we’ve all been drugged into thinking tolorance is the only way to security. I hate to say it but sometimes I think another catastrophe is just what we need. Keep up the great commentary and never waver in your faith and convictions concerning what you say. God Bless You.
Islam has no place in the West, nor the modern world, it is a hateful and backward religion. Islam has laid all the evidence we need at our feet, in our buildings, subways, and scores of other places.
Sherry, that is a nice thought in theory, but there is a little bit of difference between “love your neighbor, turn the other cheek, stc.” and “kill the infidels” If it is the same God, then he is instructing the Christians to love, while instructing the Muslims to kill. Since most of the major religions have a principle of exclusivity to them, they cannot, by definition, all be “right” or all be “from the same God.”
Here is a bold set of facts to bring to all Muslims:
Muslims believe that whatever the Prophet Muhammed says is truth.
Muslims believe that what is in the Koran is the truth.
Muslims believe that everything the Prohpets of the Koran say is true.
Jesus is mentioned in the Koran.
Muslims believe that Jesus was a Prohet.
Therefore, whatever Jesus says is true.
Jesus said “I am the way, the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father but by Me.” (John 14:6)
No other Prophet of the Koran makes that statement.
Bottom line: Through their own admission, Muslims follow the wrong person’s teachings, and therefore follow the wrong path to God. Figure it out.
Way to go brother! You keep fighting the good fight as we all who profess to be born again believers ought to do. We need to continue to raise our voices to the truths that are written in God’s Holy Word, The Bible! Some day soon Jesus is returning and lots of people will be unpleasantly surprised! No matter what, continue to confess the truth and you shall be rewarded in due time my friend.
Those of you who think this article is biased or unfair need to go and compare the Christian bible and the life Jesus lived and and their quraan and how muhammad lived. Just in case you do not know much about who muhammad was, he was a warrior who settled all disagreements and spread his ill faith by the sword killing countless lives. Also, just in case you wonder why muslims are so violent it is because they try to follow their leader’s example. Simple as that. You people need to get real.
Dear Mr. Moody,
Thank You so much for speaking out for Christians
in this time when we are ‘fair game’ for anyone who
wants to insult and belittle our Christian faith.
I pray that you and others (including me) continue to
speak up in defense of Christians.
God Bless You and Your Family,
Ken Moore
There is no Radical Islam, all we see around us everywhere is a radical christians with clear hate propoganda for Islam and Muslims,but Islam will prevail. like or dislike it…wake up people ……
I consider myself to be a committed, orthodox Christian. That, by definition, means I believe Christianity is true and Islam is in error.
But I do not consider Mike Peters’ cartoon to be offensive. He was trying to make a point (I disagree with John Moody on what point Peters was trying to make). Christians value Truth and should not be afraid of free speech. Jesus Christ was certainly not diminished by that little cartoon.
But if, because of their rules, muslims would be offended by a cartoon showing Muhammed, why can’t people just respect that? Religion is a serious matter.
Thank you Mr. Moody. It’s the same thing I have said for a long time.
Thank you for standing up for Jesus against shameful disregard for His Name. I am a Christian who does this too, but you have the possibility to do so in print. Thank you.
Right on! Jesus put away the sword - Muhammad picked it up. One gave life - one took it. One loved everyone - even the one who couldn’t. Both were born and died - one stayed dead - One came back alive.
Thank you, Mr. Moody, for your courage and your willingness to stand for your convictions! Very well stated, and I completely agree with you.
Thank you, again.
Michael
Dear John,
Your commentary shows us once more why Fox is the laughing stock of the nation to the smarter breed of Americans.
First off, what exactly did you find offensive about Jesus holding Obama’s hands up in victory?
Was Jesus portrayed in an offensive manner?
Did you know that Muslims consider ANY depiction of Mohammed as sacriligious?
Is there any law in Christian doctrine that forbids the depiction of Jesus? If so I believe Christians themselves are guilty of commiting this “sin”…
But aside from your feigned shock and indignation, the funniest bit of comedy in your “opinion” piece
is your clumsy linking of Obama to Mohammed…
“But if Mr. Peters really wanted to make a trenchant statement, why not have Obama holding hands with Muhammad? Wouldn’t that have had even greater shock value?”
That’s quite a leap. A leap that falls short, I might add.
How was his cartoon shocking, I ask?
How do you know Mr.Peters was going for shock value?
What if it was McCains hands held up by Jesus after a November victory?
Something tells me that you and your silly audience wouldn’t mind so much…
You phonies should just come out of the closet with ALL your prejudices and call it a day.
Your desperate reaching for cheap political gimmicks disguised as a Christian-call-to-arms
is the reason why Obama will win in November.
Your tired talking points are a thing of the past and only an idiot would fall for such claptrap.
Then again, Republicans would be nothing if there wasn’t a sucker born everyday…
You are OLD AMERICA….
As a Christian, I fail to see why I need to do anything to get Jesus some respect. Uh, I always had the impression He could fend for Himself! Persecution against my people has never had the effect intended by its users. In fact, it has done the opposite. Bring it on! I’ll pray for those who mock and persecute me, just like my Lord said. I’ll let Him take care of the rest. After all, He did create the universe. A cartoon shouldn’t be a problem.
Thanks for your bold statement. I should point out though that when Fox promised an outing of Muhammad on the cartoon South Park they caved in to the pressure to be politically correct.
It’s not surprising though. Even our president had been intimidated by the threat of violence against anyone speaking against Islam He swears it is a peaceful religion! I guess he hasn’t read much about it.
Anyway, thanks for putting that out there.
Mr. Moody’s opinion piece brings up a topic that bears open discussion. Religious matters are very much part of American social life and bringing them into the media in a respectful, objective way is commendable; thank you, Mr. Moody.
That said, I don’t agree agree with Mr. Moody’s take on a couple of issues. First, with respect to depiction of Jesus Christ versus the Prophet Mohammed (pbuh), a simple principle applies: Christianity does not place any prohibition on depiction of Jesus Christ, though Islam definitely places a restriction on depiction of the Prophet Mohammed (pbuh). Responsible, tolerant people simply should not do things that are directly and objectively offensive to members of one of the religious traditions of our country. An example of such a offensive act with respect to the Catholic Church would be for a person to desecrate the Host, as some gay and other protesters have done at Holy Masses. Those protesters definitely don’t get a pass; and neither should the Dutch cartoonists.
I also don’t agree with Mr. Moody’s idea that terrorists and criminals acting in the name of Islam get a pass. Islamic religious leaders and scholars from all over the world have spoken out time and time again against the notion that Islamic doctrine encourages or accepts the killing of “infidels.” The persons who believe that the Holy Quran condones killing of “infidels” are simply wrong and ignorant; they are perverting their religious doctrine and should continue to be condemned as un-Islamic. Likewise, from a Catholic Christian perspective, parents who refuse medical treatment for their seriously ill child because they think prayer can heal it should be condemned, as they clearly pervert Christian doctrine: “You shall not tempt the Lord your God.” So, if we’re going to compare Islam and Christianity, we should do so on a level playing field: Compare doctrinally sound Muslims with doctrinally sound Christians, and compare ignorant, misguided Muslims with ignorant, misguided Christians.
Thanks for the good, honest reporting. Keep up the good work!
Best wishes,
Philip-Franz Seitz
(A devout Roman Catholic serving with the U.S. Government in Afghanistan)
To Syed,
Unfortunately, as history, and your own book have detailed, your alledged prophet Muhammed (SPOSBUH) was a bigoted, murderous, pedophile. SPOSBUH - steaming pile of s__t be upon him.
Historically, Islam existed as a religion for centuries before Mohammed. Mohammed wrote the Koran in the 6th century AD (ace). The religion actually traces its roots back to Abraham and Hagar’s son, Ishmael. Until the sixth century, it had remained a religion of the Arabian peninsula. Pre-Mohammed Islam also coincided with the great Arab civilizations and culture which included the advances in mathematics and medicine. Within a hundred years of the Koran, the armies of Islam had conquered and forcibly converted the peoples of North Africa all the way to the straits of Gibraltar and across to Spain. Upon moving into France, they were defeated by Charles Martel. Otherwise, Europe would have become Muslim long before the present day.
The present day Islam societies are known for intolerance, repression of females and suppression of expression; in all ways a backward looking populace.
Way to go John!! The double standard is sickening! I’m not saying ridiculing any religion is good, it’s not! It’s also not what America was founded for! That being said, the double standard that Christians and conservatives as a whole are forced to endure is pathetic and needs to stop! Yep, I am Christian, yes, I make lots of mistakes, curse occasionally, sin from daylight to dark (not on purpose mind you), am totally fallible but I am also FORGIVEN!
STOP THE DOUBLE STANDARD! Just because I believe in God, Jesus, the Ten Commandments, the Constitution and get a lump in my throat when I hear the Star Spangled Banner and get the shivers when I see Old Glory wave does NOT make me some kind of right wing nut! It makes me AMERICAN and I am damn proud of it! The liberals can call me what they like, the muslims can issue all the fatwahs they like, I don’t care!!
I am thankful for Jesus Christ and even though he said we should turn the other cheek, I think it’s time for the return of the Old Testament God of War and Retribution! The disrespect needs to stop! For those of you who need a refresher, Jesus is kind and gentle and forgiving of all things done to him, YAHWEH (hope I spelled that right) is NOT!!
Christians need to stand up!!! ENOUGH IS ENOUGH! Values are nothing to be ashamed of!!
Mr Moody, thank you for writing. Your words will not reach enough people, may they be shouted from roof tops every where. God Bless Mr Moody for speaking out.
For the record, I am so tired of these pseudo intellectuals and their what if all religions are the same God dribble. Let me help you, first of all try reading and researching things on your own and not being a idiot. You are merely parroting the Bahai faith, which is just a rehash of the gnostic gospels. The Koran and the Bible for example are in direct opposition. Christ said “I am the way, the truth and the light, no man come to the father but me.” That says everyone else is WRONG, but Christians. Muslims believe that elevating anyone to the level of Allah is an offense that is worthy of death. Therefore, if you consider Christ God, in Islam you are worthy of death. I know for a liberal I may be speaking to fast… but do you see the conflict? Obviously one is wrong and not divinely inspired. Therefore, they can’t all be true or written about the same God. It would not be so bad if your were just wrong and you thought your way through things, but you just parrot whatever you hear in the tolerance circles.
Right on!!! Its about time. Thank God for Fox News and John Moody!!
I think I am being treated unfairly. I did not make that statement as a DEFENSE of Islam! I am only stating facts. I think about Christianity the same way I think about ALL religions… I don’t believe a word of it. All of them have histories tracing directly to other religions. Some of you folks need to do some research on Christianity other than what your pastor tells you (which by the way, if Jesus was real, he/she would have no way of knowing) Ask your Pastor about Mithras or Isis, and see what they know of them. There is ample of evidence of a historical Muhammad because there are UNTOUCHED writings dating back to his time that are secular. Jesus has people like Flavius Josephus, where the writings deviate on referring to him as “Jesus-the one called Christ” and then later on, “Jesus the Christ” - really a mistake that Josephus would never have made, clearly changed over time by church scribes who thought the stories they were told about Christ were indeed true. This is why it is near improbable that Islam will be reformed. I am going to leave to books for you guys to read: they are not angry atheism books but good reads- difficult but worth it. 1 Atheist Manifesto by Michel Onfray and 2 The Jesus Puzzle by Earl Dougherty.
Right On to the writer and so many of the commenters. When will people wake up and get it? Islam IS IS IS a religion of hatred and intolerance. Allah and Jesus the Christ/God the Father/Holy Spirit and absolutely NOT the same God. The only people who say that are 1) those who don’t know what they’re talking about or 2) the ones who do and want to lie about it to lull us into a sense of complacency and dull-minded acceptance. Jesus did not preach ‘convert them or kill them.’ Muhammed did. I don’t understand how people can embrace the violent repressive teachings of Muhammed and reject the loving Savior Jesus Christ. A great delusion is being accepted.
Excellent!
JESUS IS LORD! Even Big M willl BOW to Christ, and Acknowledge HIM.
It is LONG PAST TIME for SOMEONE in the mass media to get ANGRY (”be angry, and sin not”) regarding the constant trashing of Cristianity and its aherents.
I too am a very proud (and very fallible) CHRISTIAN!
KEEP THE PRESSURE ON AND GOD BLESS YOU AND FOX!
Your God, their God, Thats not the issue, Jesus is God in the flesh. Mohammed is a dead prophet in a grave somewhere in the Middle East.
Jesus rose on the 3rd day, if that did not happen, I wouldnt believe as I do.
DR
It is clear by your question/statement that you know very little about any religion. But you got your two cents worth in, didn’t you? Do you ever travel? Try going to Saudi Arabia or Chad and making your statements! But, first be advised that neither of those countries were founded on Christien principles!
Bravo, bravo, bravo.
Mr. Moody - thank you. Never posted a comment to an online article before, but couldn’t ignore this one. Eloquent and about time somone said it like it is.
AMEN Brother!!!!! Thankyou
@Sherry: When we finally realize that, we’ll fight over the message. Much like Shia and Sunni, the problem isn’t the message or the messenger, it’s the people. We’re all idiots.
Keeping America strong and keeping America GODLY will not happen if Christians continue to “suck it up”. We are going to lose this battle because of the “tolerance” and mediocre attitudes of the Christians and the secular world in general. We’d better stand up and be counted, or we’ll be kneeling and beheaded, unless of course we “convert”. And THAT’s only if we’re given that chance. WAKE UP AMERICA! WAKE UP CHRISTIANS!
Very well written! Thank you!
We are so tired of the “politically correct” taking care of terrorists, Muslims, etc and not protecting the true foundation and only hope for our country - our Christian faith.
God Bless You!
Amen brother keep it coming.
Thank you for this. I have been saying it for years and I’m glad that others are starting to see the truth about Islam.
Fact is, islam is a 3rd world religion and 3rd world people only know how to solve their disputes through threats and violence. So until we stand up to these people and show them we are not afraid they will continue to walk all over us. Maybe I’ll start selling bumper stickers featuring a image of muhammad pissing on the bible and another one of Jesus pissing on the koran. That should help get the ball rolling!
Here in the US any religion that teaches intolerance and inequality should be banned! After all practicing those principals here would be considered illegal anyway correct???
in response to Sherry’s comments.
If you really believe what you said about The god being the same and only the messenger being different, then you believe in a pretty messed up God. “Christian god” tells followers to turn the other cheek. “Muslim God” tells followers to kill infidels. If that is the same god, then I don’t want to worship him. Or, if you really get down to it fundementaly Mohammadens and Christians follow different leaders and different Gods. Christians follow a humble servant. Mohammadens follow a warring prophet. Its up to you, but as for me I will follow the one who died so I could live.
I couldn’t agree more. This world is full of cowards. It’s easy to attack the Christian faith because people know it espouses peace, forgiveness and love. Islam, on the other hand, offers us the same IF you are Muslim, otherwise, you are an infidel and deserve death. Cowards attack christians and dare them to strike back. The truth is, we won’t have to. God will do it for himself. Get ready people.
I couldn’t agree more, and frankly am embarrassed at how our politically correct walk on eggshells around Islam. Anybody remember 9/11?? It would seem not.
John: Thank you for this inspiring article. You hit the nail on the head. This country is in for drastic changes and people do not realize that “watch what you wish for, you may get it” which will be radical socialism, islamic control and loss of all freedoms. Only after that happens will they understand how wrong they are. I am 69 years old and to be honest I am glad I am this old so I won’t be here to see it but I fear for my children and grandchildren. God Bless You John.
You nailed this one.
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