The simple truth that many defenders and detractors of Islam alike seem to not understand

“Muslim” is about as meaningless a designation as “Christian” in determining the character or trustworthiness or even the political agenda of a person. These are the two largest, most widespread, most practiced religions on Earth and also the most divided by sectarianism and differing interpretations. Continue reading →

20 facts to consider about the Israel/Palestine conflict

Some facts to consider about the Israel/Palestine issue: 1. The fighting between Jews and Arabs began long before the creation of the modern state of Israel and there were culprits on both sides; Lehi/Stern Gang (Jewish Palestinian Zionist terrorists) and Black Hand (Arab Muslim Jihadist anti-Zionist terrorists)…”both sides” of that pre-Israel conflict in British Mandatory … Continue reading →

The biggest terrorism threat to whom?

A common debate online is between those most concerned with the threat of jihadist terrorism and those more concerned with the extremist far-right in America. The problem with this debate is that it usually does not acknowledge the reality that who poses the biggest threat to any particular individual or community depends upon the geographical … Continue reading →

Nuclear Weapons, the Responsibility to Protect, and the Trump’s creepy “America First” ideology

Nuclear weapons did help save Americans/NATO and the Soviets/Chinese from killing each other in a “hot war” after World War Two was over. They didn’t end the war. Japan was already preparing to surrender to the Russians and this was known to the USA. What the bomb did is cause them to surrender to the … Continue reading →

Afghan activist Nemat Sadat tells his “coming out as gay story” on MTV, Nickelodeon, Comedy Central, and Channel 5 United Kingdom in June during Pride Month

By the way, my gay atheist Afghan friend Nemat Sadat has just announced that he… “Wrapped up taping for MTV International about my coming out gay in the Afghan community and globally. The segment will air on MTV, Nickelodeon, Comedy Central, and Channel 5 United Kingdom in June during Pride Month.” …should be great…hope I can … Continue reading →

Why “Christianity, capitalism, and democracy” cannot save us from Islamic extremist terrorism

Today I responded to the following comment regarding the recent murder of two men who were defending two young women from anti-Muslim hate speech on a train in Portland, Oregon: “If Islamic folks didn’t exist we wouldn’t have a problem at all in this world of ours. Christianity, capitalism and democracy rule….over and out.” My … Continue reading →

My early music influences in the 80s

I had to fight for my right to listen to “secular music”. My step father and mom were very extreme about their religious views back then. I had to mow lawns and dig ditches for illegal, well below minimum wage money to save up for music to listen to and my stepdad twice destroyed my … Continue reading →