Libertarian Leanings

Would the world be better off with no Jews or with no Muslims?

[Editor's Note: This is an older article on Islam and is No. 6 of 18 essays in the author's book, "How To Read The Koran (and understand Islam)" Available on Amazon]

By Peter Burrows 10/16/23

In the Koran, which is the eternal and infallible word of God (Allah), we are told that Jews and Christians are "the worst of creatures." God then tells us that Muslims are the "best of creatures." Elsewhere in the Koran, God clarifies that Muslims are not just the best relative to Jews and Christians, but that Muslims are "the best of people ever raised up for mankind."

God  (in the Koran) also tells us that between Jews and Christians, it is the Jews who are "the most hostile" to Muslims while Christians "are closest to feeling affection" for Muslims. Thus, of the two "worst of creatures," God leaves no doubt that the worst of the worst are the Jews.

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[Editor's Note: This is an older article on Islam and is No. 8 of 18 essays in the author's book, "How To Read The Koran (and understand Islam)" Available on Amazon]

Since the end of the Civil War, there have been only two major attacks against our country that have taken place on our soil: Pearl Harbor, which cost 2400 lives, and 9-11, which cost 2900 lives. Both of those attacks were committed by fanatical adversaries who wished to destroy the United States.

In hindsight, Pearl Harbor was the beginning of the end for the fledgling Japanese empire. Will 9-11 mark the beginning of the end of the American Republic? The signs are ominous.

When Genocide is Justified By  Peter Burrows – This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  - 5/23/24

[Editor's Note: This editor does not like the title and likely would not post something similar to wipe out other ethnicities or religions. But this one has links to research that you also can do. What is said here is what is stated in the official book of Islam, the Koran. This was written last year, so some items are a bit dated, but for the most part, what he says here is completely relevant and will remain so.]

The lies and disinformation about Israel's war in Gaza are appalling. If we had journalists and a media that were worth a damn, these lies wouldn't get very far. As it is, pro-Hamas and anti-Jewish riots in America and around the world are a direct result of people believing those lies. That's for the most part. The Muslims know better.

What lies am I referring to? Let's start with the one that Israel is an apartheid state, a reference to when South Africa was ruled by whites and black people were very much second-class citizens.

Israel is a tiny country of only 9.9 million which most people think is 100% Jewish. In fact, only 73% are Jewish, 21% are Arab and 6% "other." Most of the Arabs are Muslims and they are full citizens who vote and have elected representatives in the Israeli Congress, the Knesset. You didn't know that? Gosh I wonder why that is.

[Editor's Note: This is a reprint from a prior article, because most of his articles on the Beat are now archived and unreachable by the public  You can also reach his website with this link: https://silvercityburro.wordpress.com/wp-admin/post.php?post=1219&action  If you want to do a deeper dive in the issues, you can pay $13.99, by going to Amazon and searching for "How to read the Koran (and understand Islam) and other essays ---" By Peter V Burrows.]

(11) Islam and adolescent girls 6/26/20  

Islamic law, sharia, permits girls to be married as young as nine, although some Islamic scholars say girls can be married at any age. Sharia law also empowers fathers to arrange a virgin daughter’s marriage without her consent if she is an adolescent.  Some Islamic schools of jurisprudence extend this right to grandfathers, uncles and even brothers. Mothers do NOT have this power.

Muslims and Mormons: A case study in deception

By Peter Burrows 6/24/25 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

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Muslims and Mormons: A case study in deception by Peter Burrows 6/24/25 

“Muslims and Latter-day Saints: Beliefs, Values and Lifestyles,” is a 35-page pamphlet published in January of 2022 by the Mormon church. Its stated purpose is to introduce Muslims and Mormons to each other.  

www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/muslims-and-latter-day-saints?lang=eng 

As is typical of interfaith efforts between non-Muslims and Muslims, there's not one word criticizing Islam. The Muslims have done a wonderful job convincing members of other faiths that to be critical of Islam is to be a bigot or a racist, facts be damned. I think this pamphlet shows the Mormons are no exception. 

The introduction tells us pretty much everything we need to know about the pamphlet, namely, it’s an attempt to ingratiate Mormons with Muslims and foreclose any criticism of Islam by Mormons. It lists these important points about the pamphlet: 

 By Peter Burrows 6/12/25

Today marks 9th anniversary of the most murderous act of hatred in the history of this country. In the early morning hours of June 12, 2015, Omar Mateen, a 29-year-old American born Muslim, shot and killed 49 people and injured another 53 at The Pulse, a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida.

As I scan the newspapers today, I don't see any mention of this. Why not? If a white supremacist had gone into a black church and killed 49 people and wounded 53 more, there would be Memorial services all over the country, and politicians of both parties would be gravely warning us of the moral imperative for America to stamp out bigotry, racism, etc., etc., ad nauseum.

"Islam: Producing 'psychopaths' by the millions," looks at why Islam is such a dangerous theocratic movement.

This is a long article by Peter Burrows and can be read at: https://silvercityburro.wordpress.com/wp-admin/post.php?post=1285&action=edit&jetpack-editor-action=share_post 

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 By Peter Burrows 4/30/25 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

On August 8, 2006, the Wall Street Journal published an op-ed by Bernard Lewis, a British American historian who was regarded as one of the foremost experts on the Middle East. In that article, published almost 19 years ago, Lewis pointed out the dangers inherit in Iran having nuclear weapons.

Namely, while other nations are deterred from using nuclear weapons because of the threat of nuclear retaliation, known as the MAD doctrine, mutually assured destruction, this is NOT a deterrence for Iran. In fact, given Iran's Islamic dogma, "MAD is not a constraint; it is an inducement." (Emphasis in original.) (1)

This is as true today as it was then, and the fact that so many Western leaders still think it is possible to negotiate a lasting peace with Iran shows how little we've learned. The results could be catastrophic.