American Prisons and Islam

Out of American Prisons

Obama wants Gitmo detainees in America’s prison. Even though I ask the question “Why?” this is not the place to answer, but to understand what has occurred in American’s prisons with respect to homegrown Islamic terrorists.

The recent thwarted attempt to destroy synagogues in The Bronx by 4 Muslim ex-convicts, at least two of which converted while incarcerated, one of which was the alleged mastermind, exemplifies what can occur with devoted Muslims transferred from Gitmo. Given an audience of many that already resent being in prison, that resentment can be used and raised to a higher level of hatred towards America. It is happening without them, but why have more. Many of today’s papers discuss this concern. I have taken my lead from the Palm Beach Post (May 23, 2009, pg 1A, 10A) front page, the headline reading, “Plot revives fears of radical Islam in nation’s prisons.” The article discussed the arrest of the 4 Muslim ex-cons.

Recall the Nation of Islam, the Malcolm X contingent, many arrested and imprisoned for their refusal to fight for our country during WWII. While in jail they worked to convert other convicts. The process continues. The PBP article suggests many inmates are gravitating “toward Islam out of resentment for being locked-up.” The character of those converted to Islam, which a NYPD intelligence analyst refers to as “Prislam”, foments hate towards America. Their view may be “distorted” and reflect a “‘ cut-and-paste’ reading of the Quran on the Internet” “from gang leaders or other inmates.” But is that any different from the thousands of Madrassas that exist in every Arab nation teaching Muslims to hate the infidels? Islam teaches hate (subjectivity and not objectivity), let me tone that down, they teach ‘a strong dislike of those who are different’, of that I am convinced. From the Nation of Muslim refusing to fight for a country that offers them freedom, complete freedom, to growing Islamic resistance for American values, to 911 attacks and more, and garnering support from the likes of our President to show tolerance to a group that simply dislikes our moral and ethical values, can we enable even a greater presence of American dislike on our shores? Is it because our moral and ethical values, those of Europe and much of the world, comes from the truth that is bible based that the Muslim leadership is so compelled to attack similar standards anywhere they exist? Which would you prefer? Love your neighbor even if he does not agree with you. Or kill your neighbor if they do not agree with you – do not agree and you are the infidel. For me a Muslim can be a Muslim – that is their choice and their right. But if a Muslim decides, objectively, that his faith has changed and Christianity becomes his path, should he then be placed on a ‘hit-list.’ That is not tolerance. Many Muslims live today as closet Christians (or of another religion) for fear of their Muslim neighbor.

This raises the comparative issue of Islam vs. Christianity. Chuck Colson’s Prison Ministries tells many stories of converts to Christianity returning to their communities after release to do wonderful works. There is at least one case I am aware where the converted Christian returned to his prison as chaplain. There is no story where a Christian convert masterminded a terrorist plot against synagogues or Americans.

In a response to a Muslim article condemning British schools for teaching cultural values opposed to Muslim traditions and blaming such schools for their failure to adopt or adapt to Islamic law, it was written, “All of the violent attacks against the West and against the very countries who have welcomed these intolerant, non-assimilating immigrants into their home have been our own fault.” This is akin to Obama blaming Bush for everything. Going on to ask, “When the hell are we going to start getting offended? What more will it take? Are we going to submit to the self-righteous rantings of the hate-filled Iftikhars (Muslim human rights lawyers) of this world. Are we going to allow them to use our liberal guilt against us? We will meekly turn over our Judeo/Christian societies to their backward barbarism rather that taking the chance of being called racists?” (This from a post on Radarsite.blogspot.com)(Posted by Roger W. Gardner)

Christians volunteer, they can come and go from their faith if they so choose. God will love them and hold a party for them upon their return. Muslims will welcome new comers, but if you are currently a Muslim, or become a Muslim, then never leave as that is not possible. It is not voluntary. Your intellect and objectivity must be left at the door once you enter the gates of Islam. It is like entering a prison, a life-time confinement in the laws and dictates of the leaders of the religion. For me it is not a “faith” for they must act according to ritualistic methods, required practices, and repetitious mantras. It is a life-sentence and no escape is possible. Where in the Muslim world is there an open practiced tolerance of other religions? – there is not one Muslim country that allows freedom of religion – not one. Allah will hunt you down in the form of a follower of Allah – they will be your judge. God is the judge of Christians and that judgment will occur after you die physically, not before.

Keep the Gitmo detainees where they are. It certainly appears to be working.