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**crycleascentyv** · 10-09-2010, 11:20 AM

To put it another way, many of the radicals we hear from are the Muslim equivalent to Jerry Falwell and the radical Christian right,

You should read the warm article written by Larry Flint, after the death of Jerry Falwell. Despite their ideological differences, and their initial run-in through court, it's surprising to learn that they actually developed a respectable and friendly relationship with each other. Hardly the actions of a hateful extremist.

Jerry was self-righteous and sometimes went overboard with his impulsiveness of speech, but I would hardly equate that with radical Islam. A bible thumper? Yes.

Now, the Fred Phelps' campaign is a whole other matter.

10-09-2010, 11:20 AM	#28
crycleascentyv Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 577 Senior Member	To put it another way, many of the radicals we hear from are the Muslim equivalent to Jerry Falwell and the radical Christian right, You should read the warm article written by Larry Flint, after the death of Jerry Falwell. Despite their ideological differences, and their initial run-in through court, it's surprising to learn that they actually developed a respectable and friendly relationship with each other. Hardly the actions of a hateful extremist. Jerry was self-righteous and sometimes went overboard with his impulsiveness of speech, but I would hardly equate that with radical Islam. A bible thumper? Yes. Now, the Fred Phelps' campaign is a whole other matter.
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