Somali Islamists-putting the fun in fundamentalism

[Janus]

We have all read the reports on what the Taliban did in Afghanistan and how/what rules they enforced.

It seems that after the Islamic Courts gained control of Mogadishu and portions of southern Somalia, Somalia may head down a path similar to that as well (though I'm sure the Somalis are thankful for the peace).

Somali anger over World Cup ban (http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/5069556.stm)

[Johnny Anarcho]

You cant judge a religion by what people have done. Stalin committed many atrocities under the banner of Communism yet no one blames Communism and its been accepted that Stalin wasnt Communist. Why cant the same be said and done for Islam!

[Janus]

You cant judge a religion by what people have done
If they do it in the name of their religion or if their religion actually calls for it then yes, that is how judgments are sometimes made.


Stalin committed many atrocities under the banner of Communism yet no one blames Communism
Actually, many have and still do.


its been accepted that Stalin wasnt Communist
By people who know what communism actually is, which sadly is a small minority.