07-16-2006, 09:33 AM
Quote:hence the WESTERN mind washing of the word "Jihad" which they delibrately and wrongly call as 'terrorism" is such a laughable matter! It shows how the western world seem to focus on "propaganda" more than FACTS
I think delibrate is a bit strong, its more of a misunderstanding. The first time I ever heard the word 'Jihad' was from the mouth of Saddam and I, like almost everyone else, misread it. In the middle of a war he was calling for a 'holy struggle', its not big step to take that to mean 'holy war'. Bear in mind that back then we didn't have the benefit of the internet like we do today, and the advantage of an explanation from someone who is fluent in both languages.
You could also use this as a good example of the care needed when reading the Bible, certainly the English versions which have been translated at least three times before reaching its current form. Its also why I understand the importance Islam puts on learning to read the Quran in its original form.