While observing the peaceful and positive image of Islam, viewers listened to the broadcast voice speak about terrorism.
The media has played a crucial role in creating the gross misconceptions that Muslims behave the way they do because of Islam. Since early 2002, the public has heard not every Muslim is a terrorist, but every terrorist is a Muslim with increasing frequency
A very small, radical, hate-filled, extremist, terrorist wing does exist. So too does a much larger peaceful, moderate wing. Unfortunately, the former seem to capture all the media's attention, while the latter is rarely heard .
May God guide all this misinforming medias to see the good, to search for truth and proclaim the truth without any prejudice or earthly ambitions, in a spirit of love, tolerance and brotherhood. Atleast in coming times ,may persons of all faiths, especially our children, interact informally as friends and neighbors with mutual regard, appreciation and respect. Lets hope and pray that this will be our shared future.
All praise and thanks be to God, Lord of all the universe.
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by kaka on Jul 03, 2007 07:36 PM Permalink
I guess what we as general public needs to see is that there has to be preemptive action by the members of the community itself. In this case the closest associative people may have seen vast differences in their behaviour. A little of vigilance could have identified it and then they should have reported to the authorities. Only then will the trust be earned...
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by Hema on Jul 03, 2007 07:43 PM Permalink
Shameer,
Leaving peacefully and treating every life respectfully is what is expected normally. Hence, it does not need emphasis. But, taking innocent lives for no reason, but out of hatred is abnormal, and against all human norms. Hence, they need to be given emphasis. Are being given emphasis. It is only with such an emphasis, to some extent, such acts can be prevented. Do not the blame the media for giving such emphasis. But blame those few muslim men who have taking the entire religion for a ride, and forcing the media to emphasize.
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by shameer khan on Jul 03, 2007 08:09 PM Permalink
The interests of sensationalism has often taken over many of the news media gives .Media is repeatedly making a fundamental error in reporting the political wars as a clash of religions, owing to its reporters lacking an adequate understanding of the situation. The media should look at the removal of ignorance about religion. We need to know and understand what essential beliefs are and how they contribute to society. The media should do a lot more of that. It is so easy in an atmosphere of ignorance for prejudice to arise. The media should present religion in a way that people can identify the way they live and believe.
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by Only Dude on Jul 03, 2007 08:16 PM Permalink
Look, When Hindus felt Modi did something wrong most of them Criticized it .. TELL ME HOW MANY MUSLIMS CRITICIZED GODHRA OR KASHMIR?
You guys support whatever the so called Minority radical wing does and still disown them and expect the other groups to keep quiet and watch .. is it?
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by KETAN DESAI on Jul 03, 2007 08:14 PM Permalink
Shammer, Tell me one thing, How about Iraq, Iran, Afghanistan, Palestine and other Muslim countries supporting Islamic terrorism? And how about Muslim sitting in a room, doing nothing but giving reasons for Terrorism throughout world and policies of Western countries?
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by Only Dude on Jul 03, 2007 08:17 PM Permalink
The moment you ask these questions, the guy goes silent ...this is what those guys are all about!
