U.S. must avoid path of fanaticism

Islam is very much part of America — like Christianity, Judaism or Hinduism. For example, the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, the oldest Muslim organization in the country, is very active in the community.

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Ahmadiyya Times | News Watch | US Desk
Source/Credit: Japan Times | Readers in Council
By Riyaz Muhammad | Plano, TX | September 15, 2010

Regarding Monika Kono's Sept. 12 letter, "Double standard against Christians": I do understand and agree with the feelings of the reader when it comes to religious freedom in many so-called Muslim countries. But I cannot agree that the United States should follow the same path of religious fanaticism. This country was built on the foundation of religious freedom and that's what we stand for.

Islam is very much part of America — like Christianity, Judaism or Hinduism. For example, the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, the oldest Muslim organization in the country, is very active in the community. It speaks out against religious persecution (www.muslimsforpeace.org) and intolerance anywhere across the world. It engages in humanitarian activities without bias against any color, race or nationality.
The opinions expressed in this letter to the editor are the writer's own and do not necessarily reflect the policies of The Japan Times.




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