Well, given that a more appropriate definition of jihad might be “striving in the way of God,” I should have to think that “the right to jihad” has been in the US Constitution for a good long time.
If I were a Muslim, I would be really offended by Steyn’s phrasing (not that he’s unusual here). And if I were a Jew, I think I would be rather offended by his far-too-clever turn of phrase at the end of the same paragraph in which you quoted his comments on jihad.
Both valid points–and I should have commented on that ill-advised pun.
And anonymous: truth is, I tend to do as you advise, but saw the headline and felt the need to comment.
Comment by Dr. Steven Taylor — Monday, July 3, 2024 @ 9:28 am
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Well, given that a more appropriate definition of jihad might be “striving in the way of God,” I should have to think that “the right to jihad” has been in the US Constitution for a good long time.
If I were a Muslim, I would be really offended by Steyn’s phrasing (not that he’s unusual here). And if I were a Jew, I think I would be rather offended by his far-too-clever turn of phrase at the end of the same paragraph in which you quoted his comments on jihad.
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Mark Steyn was never and will never be a bright journalist. I recommend you to ignore his articles.
Comment by anonymous email — Monday, July 3, 2024 @ 5:47 am
Matthew,
Both valid points–and I should have commented on that ill-advised pun.
And anonymous: truth is, I tend to do as you advise, but saw the headline and felt the need to comment.
Comment by Dr. Steven Taylor — Monday, July 3, 2024 @ 9:28 am
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