Posted by
Billy on Monday, January 25, 2010 12:20:27 PM
A messianic Jewish leader isn't surprised that a recent Gallup survey shows
Americans are more than twice as likely to express "prejudice" against Muslims
than against Christians, Jews, or Buddhists.
The analysis from the Gallup World Religion Survey is part of a
project on finding ways to increase understanding between Americans and Muslims. (Poll shows Muslim prejudice )
Just over half of Americans polled said they feel no prejudice against Muslims;
however, 43 percent acknowledged at least "a little" prejudice against Muslims,
making a significantly higher percentage than that of the other faiths in the
survey.
Jan Markell, founder and director of
Olive Tree Ministries, says no one should be surprised by this
poll.
"How else are Americans supposed to act when political correctness
let an Army major at Fort Hood go and shoot up and kill or wound dozens of
American military personnel?" she wonders, also making mention of "the Christmas
bomber who tried to blow up Northwest Flight 253."
From the poll results, Markell finds reason to believe that Americans want to
hold a different image of Muslims. "Until we start seeing them marching in our
parades, waving a flag; until Americans see Muslims start physically
demonstrating a love for this country, how can Americans be anything but
suspicious?" she asks.
(The truth is we are in a fight with radical followers of Islam. Their faith teaches them to hate us, our faith, and to destroy America along with Israel. Yes there are good people in Islam but the teachings of Islam tells it's followers to do those things.)