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Category: Q&A

  • The Death Penalty–Just in Theory, Unjust in Application

    Here is my response to a set of questions about the death penalty posed by a Virginia high school student. Q. What do you believe about the death penalty? A. I believe that the death penalty should only be applied as a punishment for willful murder or for widespread criminal activity of a most serious…

  • Q&A: The Truth About Zabiha (“Halal”) Meat

    Q: I received an email of concern from a Christian reverend who wants to get some correct information that he can print in his newsletter regarding what is halal in Islam. This is in response to what he sees as anti-Islam bigotry that has been circulating among some people on the subject of halal and…

  • Condemning Terrorism in the Levant

    [A listener to my interview with Scott Horton on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict submitted the following question.] Q. I would like to know your views on Hamas, Islamic Jihad, and Hezbollah and if you denounce the groups as terrorist, genocidal organizations. Furthermore, I am also curious to know if you condemn all three group’s calling for…

  • Guantanamo Bay Detainment Center

    Posed by Terri Friedman The Beacon, University of Tennessee Q. The Daily Beacon, Knoxville, Tennessee, would very much appreciate any comments from your organization, on the ongoing controversy at Guantanamo Bay detainment center. A. Concerned as all human beings must be over allegations regarding conditions at Guantanamo Bay detainment center, what should be of most…

  • Sandra Day O’Connor’s Resignation

    Posed by Javier Méndez. El Mercurio, Santiago de Chile Q. Regarding the resignation of Sandra Day O’Connor, what are your comments on the political battle over the appointment of her successor? In particular, will Bush try to appoint a more conservative member and will the focus be on the death penalty and abortion?. A. We…

  • Terrorist Attacks in Jordan

    Posed by Dan Karlini Q. The multiple bombings in Jordan leave me confused. Assuming you’re right, and the battle is between moderate and extremist Muslims, does this event represent an escalation driven by strength or increasing influence, or was it an act of desperation suggestive of decreasing influence? A. There is no doubt that this…

  • Freedom House Allegations of Extremism in American Mosques

    Posed by John McAlister Q. I would love to get your take on the “Global Jihad” article on worldnetdaily based on a Freedom House report  (http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=42603). A. A considerable number of Saudi (Wahabi) preachers hold the views described in the article “Global Jihad” and they do promote their ideas abroad, sometimes get support from the…

  • Is Islam Balanced?

    Posed by Richard B. Boddie Q. Where is the “balance” in Islam (re: killing, etc. )? A. The balance is in the Qur’an: “To those against whom war is made permission is given (to fight) because they are wronged and verily God is Most powerful for their aid. (They are) those who have been expelled…

  • Questions on Women

    Posed by Christina Tucholski Q. Does the U.S. or U.N. have the right to intervene internationally in countries where women’s rights are disregarded? A. No nation has a right to intervene into the internal affairs of other nations. The United States is no exception.  When nations join the United Nations they agree to adhere to…

  • HAMAS’ Victory and Its Consequences

    Posed by Matías Bakit to Minaret of Freedom Institute president Imad-ad-Dean Ahmad El Mercurio newspaper, Santiago, Chile Q. What are the main reasons for HAMAS’s victory? A. The main reason for HAMAS’s victory was that voters sought an alternative to the corrupt, failing and fractious FATAH regime. The corruption of FATAH was well known, but…

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