A few weeks ago I spoke at Connecticut College in New London, Connecticut. In my talk I did what I always do: told the truth about how the global mujahedin use core elements of Islamic theology and law to justify what they're doing.
Evidently I created a stir on campus, and some people are attempting to do a little damage control -- no doubt by spreading the deception and half-truths thick enough to befuddle those who may have found my presentation convincing. A Jihad Watch reader has sent me this message from the school's daily events bulletin:
A Short Talk and FREE FOOD: Confused about what Robert Spencer had to say. Don't know about Political Islam or Fudamentalism? Come join us for a talk on "East v. West: Fundamentalists' Ideological Differences" in the Knowlton Common room on Monday, April 24th at 5pm. Contact Tista Nayak at x3999 for more info--food will be catered by Saeed's.
I'm sorry I can't make that. I am sure the food from Saeed's will be delicious. If any Jihad Watchers can make it, please fill us in.
Oh yes, they will drag out the few peaceful suras and feed people and everyone will sleep, sleep, sleep. It is the RoP®
Remember how the Dalai Lama certified Islam as a religion of peace?
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2006/04/16/BAGHLIA1421.DTL
Were you confused? Boy, I sure was. I think the Dalai Lama is so open-minded that his brain has fallen out. For a bracing, realistic take on the Dalai Lama and Islam read the words of Balbir K. Punj:
http://www.dailypioneer.com/columnist1.asp?main_variable=Columnist&file_name=punj%2Fpunj83.txt&writer=punj
snip:
"There can be no bitter irony than a Buddhist monk defending Islam as religion of compassion. Except for mountainous pockets like Ladakh, Tibet and the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT), Buddhism disappeared from India under the sword of Islam. BR Ambedkar, who later embraced Buddhism along with his followers, writes in the essay, 'The Decline and Fall of Buddhism', "There can be no doubt that the fall of Buddhism in India was due to the invasions of the Musalmans. Islam came out as the enemy of the 'but'. The word 'but', as everybody knows, is an Arabic word and means an idol. Not many people, however, know what the derivation of the world 'but' is. 'But' is the Arabic corruption of Buddha. Thus the origin of the word indicates that in Moslem mind idol worship had come to be identified with the Religion of Buddha. To the Muslims, they were one and the same thing. The mission to break the idols thus became the mission to destroy Buddhism. Islam destroyed Buddhism not only in India but wherever it went. Before Islam came into being, Buddhism was the religion of Bactria, Parthia, Afghanistan, Gandhar and Chinese Turkestan, as it was of the whole of Asia. In all these countries Islam destroyed Buddhism... (Writings and Speeches, Vol 3, p 230)"
A Connecticut Dhimmi in King Allah's Court?
Another "East vs. West" dialogue. So when Muslims have differences with those to their east i.e. Hindus in the sub-continent, Christians in the East Indies, Buddhists in Thailand, what's it called then? East vs. Far East?
I smell taqiyah in the classroom.
I think that the Dalai Lama has lost it. Ignorance is the only "sin" in Buddhism and he has displayed supreme ignorance of Islam.
I am afraid that he has just taken one step back on his path to Nirvana. The man will have to be born again and again till he dispels his ignorance and then attains nirvana and is freed from the cycle of birth and death.
I never thought I would live to see the day when I would say this but "The Dalai Lama is an ignorant idiot."
Robert -- what was the name of that transparent apologist again? The one who wrote to you? Just can't remember. Can you jog my memory? Some students might need to have that link put up yet again.
By the way, that food "catered by Saeed's" -- that's standard. Every single "Mosque Outreach" evening friends of mine have attended, and taken notes on, around the country, always ends with some pita and chicken and then something baklavish. All very good. The whole thing is down to a science. Muslim websites, carefully instructing Muslims in how to woo and win over teachers and administrators at their children's schools (to obtain even in public schools quite exaggerated "accommodation" for the exercise, on sight, of Islam) talk about being sure to invite them for meals, and even what kinds of things to serve.
It's like the emphasis on Ramadan -- the kind of thing that always forms the decpetive center of any "presentation" of Islam. The rituals of Shehada, zakat, salat, Ramadan, and hajj -- but never a word about Asma bint Marwan, Aisha, or the more than one-hundred blood-curdling Jihad verses in the Qur'an, or the even more menacing hadith.
Who has gone to enough of these "Muslim-Christian" and "Muslim-Jewish" Dialogue things to send in receipes, so that the "Dhimmi Cookbook" can be compiled and put up on the Internet? You know, what spices were in that chicken that was so delicious you forgot all about asking why Sura 9.29 says what it does, or what the effect of the doctrine of abrogrtation is? And that honeyed pastry -- how exactly did they make it so flaky that you neglected to ask about why the name Osama has become, in the Muslim countries, since 9/11/2001 the most popular boy's anme? And...well, you get the idea.
Recipes, recipes. In fact, there is even now being planned a Dhimmi Bake-off, based on recipes compiled by those who have gone to five or more such "dialogues" held at Mosques. Recipes may be sent in to Jihadwatch. They will in turn be sent on to the Judges who will decide whether or not these would-be dhimmis have correctly identified the ingredients in the "secret recipes" of these Dhimmi-Night-at-the-Mosque-or-Student-Muslim-Association Affairs.
Try your luck. Just attend a few such "dialogues" or "outreach" sessions. Be sure to help yourself to the delicious food. Then, as best you can, write down what you think the recipe was.
No need to actually cook the item. Simply send in that recipe to us,and we will forward it to the Panel of Judges of the Protected Peoples.
Judges include, for this first year, Sheik Al-Qaradawi, Khaled Abou el Fadl, Leila Abu-Lughod Fatima Mernissi, and Leila Khaled, who will decide which recipes come close enough to the real one.
The decision of the Judges, by the way, is final.
Hugh sorry l would never touch food from muslims, it cannot compare with other great food. but going back to these feel good seminars... why cant some ask these mullahs clowns why are the majority of terrorist attacks are from muslims. and muslim attacks on muslims also very high.. etc. why cannnot we hold them accountable for their behaviour!
No, the food is good. I've been to these things. They're fun. You just have to be prepared to spoil the party by refusing to go along with everyone. I can do that without even trying -- I do it even with people I like.
The Muslims are fattening Infidels for the boiling pot.
Hugh-
I would guess that for those you like, you take the last "H" off your name, and for those you do not, the first.
A Dhimmi Cookbook would have to include a BOLD RED disclaimer on the first page:
"All Game To Be Served Headless."
(And let the ambiguity of it give readers pause.)
A recipe (for disaster):
Kafir Chicken
_________________________
Take One Ripe Western Government-
Baste in Self-Delusion-
Stuff with Endless Afflatus-
Add a heaping helping of Cupidity [brand name Greed]-
Stir for half a century-
and Serve (your new masters).
Seems to me that the qur'an is already a cookbook.
Kinda like the one in that old 'Twilight Zone'.
"To Serve Man".
Usually the food is delicious at these things. Show up smile, eat a lot, and ask if the have an open bar.
Even better, if you are male, eat a lot, smile, and focus on the best-looking Muslim woman there (the younger, the better). Go over to her and strike up a real friendly conversation about how you're "interested" in Islam. She'll quickly direct you to a group leader (also male) who can explain things to you.
After a long conversation with him (this keeps him from influencing others), express an interest in conversion. He'll call over some other Muslim men and make sure all the non-Muslim guests are watching the new convert. He'll ask you to explain why you've accepted Islam to all the other Kafirs there.
You point to the pretty Muslim girl and announce loudly that you want to be a Muslim so you can have her and three more just like her!
Then run like hell!
Provoslavni-
You wouldn't have to run anywhere.
If they thought you were serious, they would just chuckle knowing, and slap you on the back.
One of the "he-man-woman-hater's-club" joining the halal herd.
(Just don't mix up Shalom with Salaam.)
Evidently I created a stir on campus, and some people are attempting to do a little damage control
Are you suggesting that the college Establishment is pro-Islamic???