I don't think ISIS cares what ANYBODY thinks.Depends on who is doing the condemning, I'd say.
If it's a few in the US or EU, that's pretty much useless. ISIS don't care what they think.
But if it's a LOT in the ME...from people willing to put their condemnation to action...which is something we haven't seen all that much of...that would be useful.
Right - all it takes is a seriously firm rebuke, and they will stop immediately.
I think the reason why most Muslims are not vocal about ISIS is because most of them are not affected by Isis's actions or have heard their propaganda.
I don't think ISIS cares what ANYBODY thinks.
They are a gang of vicious thugs.
Their quest for power isn't motivated by public opinion polls.
It appears that several ME countries have joined the fight.
That fact is useful.
Yes, several HAVE joined the fight and that's a good thing. There could be more, though.
ISIS is a terrorist organization, bent on gaining power through intimidation and fear. They may say, "Allah Ackbar" all they want, but they are not doing the will of Allah or any of the other gods men have concocted. They are driven by a desire for power, pure and simple, and use religious belief for their own ends.
There is no "clash of civilizations" between Christianity and Islam. Those wars belong to the middle ages. There is a clash between decent people who simply want to live in peace, and fanatics who want to run the world.
You expect that Muslim countries that have not been directly attacked by ISIS to get involved in fighting a war?
Islamic terrorism grows from within Muslim communities, as such it's only natural that the most effective solution to it would not be an external solution but an internal one. Therefore only when Muslim communities in Iraq, Syria, Afghanistan, Yemen, Lebanon, etc. would give a real fight to eradicate the radical elements within these communities will the problem have a chance of going away. As long as radical Imams are preaching for the causes and beliefs of ISIS, al-Qaeda or any other terror organization and are influencing the minds of the young, there are gonna be more recruits waiting to join in to the terror organizations' ranks.
Unfortunately the problem ain't going anywhere in the near future, and it's only going to become bigger and bigger.
Condemning is so easy but action speaks louder than words. Take action like what Jordan did.
Jordan took action as a state because ISIS threatens it.
If ISIS was another anti-Western-only terror organization, would Jordan even bother condemning it?
From 2.5 months ago:
Jordanian parliament honors Jerusalem terrorists - Israel News, Ynetnews
Guess not.
And really Jordan is not the only one to be blamed for doing that, how many nations, Muslim and non-Muslim, bother condemning terrorism that doesn't place their citizens as their targets?
Until other Muslims finally say "Enough" and put aside tribal loyalties and refuse to harbor terrorists.
What action did USA take on Saudi Arabia concerning 9/11?
What action did USA take on Saudi Arabia concerning 9/11?
Muslims have been condemning ISIS since its inception, yet whenever they do, it's suddenly a new event. Many greet the news of Muslim condemnation of ISIS with a critical yawn, or accuse them of being too late. Can Muslims ever condemn ISIS enough to please you?
Muslims have been condemning ISIS since its inception, yet whenever they do, it's suddenly a new event. Many greet the news of Muslim condemnation of ISIS with a critical yawn, or accuse them of being too late. Can Muslims ever condemn ISIS enough to please you?
One condemnation is all it takes.
The Islamic nations are engaged in fighting ISIS. They are backing words with actions.
Verbal condemnation isn't enough. I'm saving my kudos for when they take an active interest in destroying not inly ISIS, but all islamic terrorists.
One concern. No matter what good a Muslim does, will never be enough for many.
Verbal condemnation isn't enough. I'm saving my kudos for when they take an active interest in destroying not inly ISIS, but all islamic terrorists.
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