Why the killing of Jews in Israel is
a bad idea In
the recent election, I was shocked to read opinions expressed about Israel that
frightened me. Never had I seen so many written with such vehemence. In short,
they stated that the U.S. can’t afford its relationship with Israel, that we
ought to stop all aid to Israel. Maintaining our relationship with Israel was
too expensive.
Of course, I knew better. One site presents a cogent
counter. [Israeli Intelligence |
Foreign Policy Blogs For those curious about whether Israel is
more of a liability than an asset to the United States, consider what we
have to lose…
foreignpolicyblogs.com/2011/03/03/israeli-intelligence -]
That post offers
these insights:
“…As one Ynet op-ed puts
it:
“General John Keegan, a former
chief of US Air Force Intelligence determined that Israel’s contribution to US intelligence was “equal to five
CIAs.”Senator Daniel Inouye, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations
Committee and former Chairman of the Intelligence Committee said “The
intelligence received from Israel exceeds the intelligence received from
all NATO countries combined.”… [my emphasis]
…Even those Americans that could match Israelis’ ability to
blend in are still few and far between and have to have a desire to become part
of the intelligence community. Israelis, on the other hand, are — for the most
part — required to join the military and those Israelis with Arabic skills are
drafted into intelligence, immediately launching their career in this field.
In short, Israeli intelligence is unmatched. And, the
utilization of Israeli intelligence could be the sole reason for maintaining a
strong U.S.-Israel relationship, not to mention a slew of other reasons…”
There other reasons
why it’s bad to kill Jews in Israel, reasons that don’t directly relate to the
precious lives of my dear family and friends who are living there.
Although what follows may seem to be twisted
logic, it is (tragically) relevant.
When Hamas or its
ilk kills Jews, they anticipate reprisal. Indeed, they want reprisal. So
brutally brainwashed and committed to Allah and Mohammad are even the most
brilliant among the Muslims that they see their own death, if it happens while
they are killing infidels (especially Jews), as a portal to paradise.
School children are
taught that. Mothers pray for their children to become martyrs. Adults forsake
their families to wage suicidal jihad; it is that much more important than
parenting. It serves to set the course their children might choose by example.
Streets are named
after martyrs. Posters of martyrs adorn walls. Leaders hold them (even the 9:11
Twin Towers murderers) in highest esteem.
Instead, I argue
that those who portray them as heroes should be regarded as accessories who
provoke murderous acts.
This may be the
most significant reason why it is bad to kill Jews in Israel; killing them
means that there will be more martyrs to revere.
Belief in martyrdom
relates to Surah 9:111. In that part of the Koran, it is explained that suicide
bombers and martyrs who “…kill [infidels] and are killed” will instantly
achieve paradise.
Surah 9:111 reads: Indeed, Allah has purchased from the believers
their lives and their properties [in exchange] for that they will have
Paradise. They fight in the cause of Allah , so they kill and are killed. (my emphasis) [It is] a true
promise [binding] upon Him in the Torah and the Gospel and the Qur'an. And who
is truer to his covenant than Allah? So rejoice in your transaction which you
have contracted. And it is that which is the great attainment. [Just click on surah to get linked to
corresponding verses
Just
click on surah to get linked to corresponding verses. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
7. 8. 9. 10. 1 1. 1 2. 1 3. 1 4. 1 5. 1 6. 1 7. 1 8. 1 9. 20. 2 1. 22. 23. 24.
25. 26. 27. 28 29. Al-Fatihah Al-Baqarah
apostates.weebly.com/quran.html]
Various sites
discuss the meaning of 9:111. Among them, I have found Answering Muslims: Samatar Mohamed Again Condemns the
Qur'an ... Not at all. Samatar's god explained things for me quite
well. In Surah 9:111, Allah explained what "fight" means in
the context of this Surah: www.answeringmuslims.com/2012/01/samatar-mohamed-again...
to be among the best
because it takes the form of a debate.
That said, there
are so many reasons why it remains a bad idea to kill the Jews of Israel. It is
past time for the rulers of Gaza to understand and accept that.
B. Koplen 11/17/12
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