Is it a global war on terror? or a holy war against the infidel?

September 11, 2001. Ask any American when we initiated our global war on terror, and they will tell you of that horrific day now simply referred to as 9-11. But was 9-11 really the opening shots of our war on terror? Or was 9-11 simply the event that finally woke the sleeping lion?

For decades, the entire world has suffered attacks from various radical groups that utilized the deaths of innocents in an attempt to demand the capitulation of those who held power. This could be seen in places such as the United States, Ireland, Iran, Chechnya, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Israel, Lebanon, South Africa, Kenya, Mexico, Nicaragua, et al…

The vast majority of the acts of terror carried out in the last several decades have been based upon religious differences or perceived religious persecution. Examples of religion-based violence can be seen in the Catholic/Protestant conflict that raged in Ireland, or by looking at the ongoing Jewish/Arab confrontations in the Middle East.

However, the Jewish/Arab conflict is simply a minor part in modern worldwide terrorism. The confrontation between Arab and Jew has morphed over the last three decades into a radical Islamic jihad against both the United States and Israel. Whether the takeover of the US Embassy in Teheran, Iran could be considered a terrorist act or not, the holding of American diplomats as hostages for 444 days can only be classed as state-sponsored terrorism.

This is what I personally consider the beginning of the global Islamic jihad against not simply the Western countries, but also against all other countries that do not accept the tenets of Islam or the teachings of Muhammad. This is amply demonstrated by recent attacks in Bali, Spain, England, Indonesia, the Philippines, et al…

The sitting leader of Iran has threatened in no uncertain terms the very existence of Israel, has kidnapped American citizens, has sponsored Islamic terror groups in Iraq and throughout the Middle East, and is currently doing everything possible to become a nuclear armed power.
The government of Syria has been the leading sponsor of groups such as Hamas, providing both money and weapons in an effort to force Israeli and Palestinian capitulation to their demands.
Al Qaeda groups around the world have been active attempting to keep Iraq destabilized, while also maintaining active cells located around the world.

Senior Islamic Clerics and Imams around the world have either encouraged the terrorist groups through both public speeches and money, or have remained silent, giving their tacit consent to the atrocities being carried out. It is rare to hear of any person in the Islamic hierarchy condemning the groups that kill innocent men, women and children.

But how can this be happening, especially in a country such as the US that believes that all religions have the right to coexist in peace?

It is simple. Islam teaches that all Muslims must be faithful to Islam first. There is no country, there is no family, all is Islam. Islam also teaches that all who are not followers of Islam must be converted to Islam, subjugated to the will of Islam, or killed. The word "Islam" itself means "subjugation". And those who do not comply, should be killed.

There are also numerous international recruiting efforts being carried out in local mosques and via the internet. These efforts are directed at creating "grassroot cells" in various countries. Recently, these types of cells have been discovered plotting to attack Fort Dix, NJ, a US military base, and a further plot to blow up a jet-fuel pipeline at NYC Kennedy. Though both of these plots were stopped, they are both indicative of the influence that Islamic teaching has had on Muslims living inside of the US.

The premise of the Koran has been described as "peaceful" and "tolerant", however, I must emphatically state that everything that is heard or seen here inside of the US indicates that the true belief in the Koran is anything but "peaceful" or "tolerant". It seems to me that the Koranic teaching of biding your time in peace while weak, until you are strong enough to overwhelm and destroy is what we are currently experiencing, not just in the US, but also in Europe and other parts of the world.

Some people will call me a bigot for my views, but at this time, I have no evidence available that indicates to me that Islam is truly a religion of peace. The threats by the extremists combined with the lack of response by the "moderates" indicates to me that we do indeed face an extreme threat to the future of the world.

If there are some Muslims who would like to stand up and proclaim the evil that the radical Islamists are doing, and condemn their actions against not simply the US, but against the world, I would be very happy and pleased to assist.

I do not believe that every single Muslim is involved, nor that every single Muslim is "out" to kill or convert unbelievers, but I do believe that on the whole, the religion of Islam is attempting to become the first globally mandated religion.