I keep seeing attacks on Muslims here and how they all support suicide bombers [Spirituality & Religion]

How come I have seen no mention of the fact that everyone from his Imam to his family and friends reported the Manchester bomber to the police? The Muslim community tried to stop this. http://www.independent.co.uk/voices/salman-abedi-manchester-attack-reported-family-imam-friends-did-nothing-a7757726.html

Oh, and please, before I get more ridiculous attacks saying that I am some Muslim apologist, please be aware that I am an atheist. I actually believe that religion causes far more harm than good. I just disagree with the lies and propaganda. If you are going to attack something, at least be honest about it.

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walabby · 61-69, M

I do agree with you, but..
The Manchester Muslims have a strong personal interest in trying to prevent that bombing from happening, and speaking out against it after the act, and good for them. In Australia there has been one Muslim cleric denounce that act. ONE... At least there was one.
The WHOLE Muslim world community should be screaming to high heaven against these sort of acts, and they don't.

SW-User

@walabby: I am not in Australia, so I am afraid that I have no personal knowledge here. However, when a Christian in one country commits a crime, no one expects ministers in other countries to make statements to the media denouncing the violence. What is the difference?

walabby · 61-69, M

@Laifu1: The difference is that when a Christian commits mass murder, he almost always if not always always, doesn't shout "I do this in the name of Jesus"... or some such.
When a Muslim extremist shouts "Allahu Akbar" or "Inshallah" before running over, spraying with AK47 bullets or detonating his/her vest bomb, they, in the eyes of non-Muslims, identify with ALL the sects of Islam. All Muslims need to be more proactive in denouncing such acts if they want to be considered responsible citizens by the rest of the world.

SW-User

@walabby: http://journal.media-culture.org.au/index.php/mcjournal/article/view/890

walabby · 61-69, M

@Laifu1: Yeah, I know it's complex. One of the reasons that stood out as to why Muslims don't speak out against acts of terror is because they are worried that they themselves might be killed for doing so by the extremists. What a lovely, cuddly religion...
Problem is, if Islam doesn't control their extremists the rest of the community eventually will. This whole thing is not going to end well.
I do feel very sorry for moderate Muslims. They are seriously caught between a rock and a hard place... :/