More on Robert Redeker, the French high school philosophy teacher and author who had the chutzpah to read the Qur'an, observe the behavior of certain Muslims, and express an opinion about Muhammad and that certain gift of Allah (peace be unto him, but him only) to mankind, ie., the revelation of the Friendly Faith dictated by the Angel Gabriel. For his insolence and audacity, it is clear to all but the most narrow minded, Redeker must die. And his wife and kids.
The New York Times (during a brief respite in Bush bashing) has a story,
here.
"...Robert Redeker, 52, wrote in the center-right daily Le Figaro 10 days ago that Muhammad was 'a merciless warlord, a looter, a mass-murderer of Jews and a polygamist,' and called the Koran 'a book of incredible violence.'
Wonder where the madman got that?
"The Redeker case is the latest manifestation in Europe of a mounting ideological battle that pits those who believe Islam and the Prophet Muhammad can be criticized in the name of free speech against those in the Muslim community who believe no criticism can be tolerated."
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"Jesus is a master of love; Muhammad is a master of hatred," Mr. Redeker wrote, adding, "Whereas Judaism and Christianity are religions whose rites forsake violence and remove its legitimacy, Islam is a religion that, in its very sacred text, as much as in some of its everyday rites, exalts violence and hatred. Hatred and violence dwell in the very book that educates any Muslim, the Koran."
Well now. Muslims who subscribe to Surah 9 of the Qur'an (and other similar calls to action in that peaceful document) understand that, to preserve the religion's essential message of joy, criticism such as Redeker's must be met with quick blows to the would-be critic's neck and the necks of his family;
and the septic removal of multiple (if not all) digits.
That should work, but the question arises, can they kill everybody? (Though there is little question regarding their willingness to do so.)
Thanks to Michelle Malkin for her story and updates,
here. A translation of Le Figaro's defense of Redeker's editorial appears
here. My original comments on the fiend, Redeker's intolerance are
here. Related stories by Malkin,
here, and
here.
