Al-Qaeda and Madrid
The article Madrid attacks unsettle Arab press describes the Arab world's indignation at the speculation that Arabs or Muslims could have been behind the horrendous events in Madrid. London's Al-Arab al-Alamiyah went as far to say, "Arabs and Muslims cannot commit such an act." That was, of course, before al-Qaeda claimed responsibilty (see Al-Qaeda 'claims Madrid bombings').
I won't hold my breath for any mass rallies of condemnation of the attacks in the much-lauded "Arab Street," as we didn't see them after the attacks in Kenya and Tanzania, or New York and Washington, or Bali, or Istanbul, or even after Riyadh.
The article Madrid attacks unsettle Arab press describes the Arab world's indignation at the speculation that Arabs or Muslims could have been behind the horrendous events in Madrid. London's Al-Arab al-Alamiyah went as far to say, "Arabs and Muslims cannot commit such an act." That was, of course, before al-Qaeda claimed responsibilty (see Al-Qaeda 'claims Madrid bombings').
I won't hold my breath for any mass rallies of condemnation of the attacks in the much-lauded "Arab Street," as we didn't see them after the attacks in Kenya and Tanzania, or New York and Washington, or Bali, or Istanbul, or even after Riyadh.
Redeemed by Our Savior, I work out my salvation with fear and trembling in Pohang, South Korea, where I live with my wife, daughter, and son and teach English at a science and technology university. Baptized a Methodist and raised a Missouri Synod Lutheran in Buffalo, NY, I spent six years as a guest of the Anglican Communion before being received by the Grace of God into the One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church on the Feast of Saint Andrew, my patron, anno domini 2002.
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