I draw a distinct difference between the two. You hear very little condemnation from the Muslim community over the acts of ISIL and, in fact, American Muslim’s are sending their young men and women over there to help.
I hear nothing but disgust and condemnation from the christian community for the heinous act this little thug committed. Nobody I know would stand up and defend his actions.
The Confederate Battle Flag (That is what it actually is) was subsumed by southern and rural culture many years ago to show rebellion (much like long hair and tie-dyed shirts) – I defy you to find anyone with one of their flags that would have us go back to the “good ole days” of slavery.
Not every confederate soldier was fighting for the right to keep slaves and to besmirch their valor and dedication to their land and families is a travesty.
I draw a distinct difference between the two. You hear very little condemnation from the Muslim community over the acts of ISIL and, in fact, American Muslim’s are sending their young men and women over there to help.
I hear nothing but disgust and condemnation from the christian community for the heinous act this little thug committed. Nobody I know would stand up and defend his actions.
The Confederate Battle Flag (That is what it actually is) was subsumed by southern and rural culture many years ago to show rebellion (much like long hair and tie-dyed shirts) – I defy you to find anyone with one of their flags that would have us go back to the “good ole days” of slavery.
Not every confederate soldier was fighting for the right to keep slaves and to besmirch their valor and dedication to their land and families is a travesty.