DarkSteven
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ORIGINAL: Level I like Carter, and think he is a good man. But, as I saw elsewhere online, is it hypocritical of him to do this, while seeming to be supportive of Hamas? Not at all. Here's a snip: The truth is that male religious leaders have had - and still have - an option to interpret holy teachings either to exalt or subjugate women. They have, for their own selfish ends, overwhelmingly chosen the latter. Their continuing choice provides the foundation or justification for much of the pervasive persecution and abuse of women throughout the world. This is in clear violation not just of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights but also the teachings of Jesus Christ, the Apostle Paul, Moses and the prophets, Muhammad, and founders of other great religions - all of whom have called for proper and equitable treatment of all the children of God. It is time we had the courage to challenge these views. I interpret his reference to Muhammad as criticizing Muslims for oppressing women in violation of Muhammad's teachings. (And the reference to Moses and the prophets as doing likewise for Jews.) So he is challenging Islam, the religious core of Hamas.
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