bang bang

bang bang, i hit the ground
bang bang, that awful sound

Ok so this isn't another one of Tarantino's flicks, albeit i rather deal with his fictional violence as opposed to the infallible reality that such bloody propaganda does exist (disconcertingly proud too, mind you) under religious subjugation. If you think i'm exercising my Oscar-winning, dramatic license again - not this time dah-ling! Remember the now rubble-reduced New York Twin Towers and Salman Rushdie.
Stop scratching your head unless you're breeding lice.

I'll just let Rick Mattes, a well-known leader in Prison Ministry, fill you in on what i've been so flustered about. During his annual training session required for maintaining his state prison security clearance, there was a presentation by 3 speakers representing the Roman Catholic, Protestant and Muslim faiths, each explaining their respective belief systems.
Here's his true, personal account of it.
I was particularly interested in what the Islamic Imam had to say. The Imam gave a great presentation of the basics of Islam, complete with a video. After the presentation, time was provided for questions and answers. When it was my turn, I directed my question to the Imam and asked:"Please, correct me if I'm wrong, but I understand that most Imams & clerics of Islam have declared a holy jihad [Holy war] against the infidels of the world. And, that by killing an infidel, which is a command to all Muslims, they are assured of a place in heaven. If that's the case, can you give me the definition of an infidel?"
There was no disagreement with my statements and, without hesitation, he replied, "Non- believers!"
I responded, "So, let me make sure I have this straight. All followers of Allah have been commanded to kill everyone who is not of your faith so they can go to Heaven. Is that correct?"
The expression on his face changed from one of authority and command to that of a little boy who had just gotten caught with his hand in the cookie jar. He sheepishly replied, "Yes."
I then stated, "Well, sir, I have a real problem trying to imagine the Pope commanding all Catholics to kill those of your faith or Dr. Stanley ordering Protestants to do the same in order to go to Heaven!"
The Imam was speechless.
I continued, "I also have a problem with being your friend when you & your brother clerics are telling your followers to kill me. Let me ask you one more question. Would you rather have your Allah who tells you to kill me in order to go to Heaven, or my Jesus who tells me to love you because I am going to Heaven and He wants you to be there, too?"
You could have heard a pin drop as the Imam hung his head in shame.

Needless to say, the organizers and/or promoters of the 'Diversification' training seminar were not happy with Rick's way of dealing with the Islamic Imam and exposing the truth about the Muslim's beliefs.


bang bang, my baby shot me down