To All,
I find myself in disagreement with some folks who think it will do nothing. It already has.
Fifty (50) clerics have issued a fatwa declaring this action as "un-Islamic." See story here: Clerics declare Malala shooting 'un-Islamic' - Central & South Asia - Al Jazeera English
Will it on and of itself tip the scales of social and political power in Pakistan and/or the Middle East? Answer = NO. However, my friends, this does not mean that it is for nothing.
Our own American Revolution wasn't over or about a single action the British had taken. Rather, it was a "series of unacceptable events" that built up to a willingness to declare freedom. So too shall it be in the Middle East against intolerant religious zealots. It takes time and acts so unacceptable to the human conscience to motivate people to action.
This attack may also cause many on the fence to get off of the fence and take a side. As I understand it (no Koran expert here) the teachings of Mohammad do NOT forbid women to get an education but it is the social norms that have done so. This then may lead to a greater understanding of their own religion and force the issue to the surface of discussion in Pakistan and lead to a greater understanding.
"The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants..." - T Jefferson. In this case the patriot was a 14 year old girl named Malala Yousafzai fighting for the freedom to learn.
So endeth the minority report.
Regards,
Doug
I find myself in disagreement with some folks who think it will do nothing. It already has.
Fifty (50) clerics have issued a fatwa declaring this action as "un-Islamic." See story here: Clerics declare Malala shooting 'un-Islamic' - Central & South Asia - Al Jazeera English
Will it on and of itself tip the scales of social and political power in Pakistan and/or the Middle East? Answer = NO. However, my friends, this does not mean that it is for nothing.
Our own American Revolution wasn't over or about a single action the British had taken. Rather, it was a "series of unacceptable events" that built up to a willingness to declare freedom. So too shall it be in the Middle East against intolerant religious zealots. It takes time and acts so unacceptable to the human conscience to motivate people to action.
This attack may also cause many on the fence to get off of the fence and take a side. As I understand it (no Koran expert here) the teachings of Mohammad do NOT forbid women to get an education but it is the social norms that have done so. This then may lead to a greater understanding of their own religion and force the issue to the surface of discussion in Pakistan and lead to a greater understanding.
"The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants..." - T Jefferson. In this case the patriot was a 14 year old girl named Malala Yousafzai fighting for the freedom to learn.
So endeth the minority report.
Regards,
Doug
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