The Film Vs. The Faith

by Gary Bauer: After months of controversy, Dutch parliamentarian Geert Wilders was finally able to release his film critical of Islam called "Fitna." In the 15-minute movie, Wilders argues that the jihadists attacking free societies are not distorting Islamic teachings. In fact, Wilders says, they are inspired by the Quran's many verses that justify violence against non-believers. Wilders says the Quran is a "fascist" book.

The reaction has been predictable and depressing. Islamic websites have called for Wilders to be killed-threats that can't be ignored. In 2004, another Dutch filmmaker, Theo van Gough, was murdered by a jihadist in Amsterdam after he released a film about the mistreatment of women in Islamic societies. Muslim demonstrators in a number of countries have demanded that western nations pass laws forbidding criticism of Islam, and Wilder's film has been condemned by European officials and the Secretary General of the U.N., who said "incitement" against a religious faith should never be allowed.

It is hard to take the Secretary General or the European Union seriously in their outrage over this "insult" to Islam. Everyday in the Palestinian territories-on T.V., in movies and in music-there is a steady diet of incitements against Jews, who are routinely compared to apes and monkeys. Palestinian students are taught that Jews use the blood of kidnapped Muslim children in Jewish religious ceremonies. Where are the condemnations from Europe or the U.N. for this incitement? In fact, the exact opposite has happened-Europe and the U.S. are pouring hundreds of millions of dollars of subsidies into a new Muslim Palestinian State being built on a foundation of hate and incitement.

The reaction of European politicians to Geert Wilders' film is proof that radical Islam has already cowered too many Western leaders into silence. Many people are so worried about literally losing their heads that they are willing to lose their democratic values of free speech and open debate. Certainly radical Islam is a threat, but long-term, the greater danger to our liberty may be internal-the lack of resolve to defend western values against the demands of the new fascism.
ARRA Note: Under pressure, fitnathemovie.com "has been suspended while Network Solutions is investigating whether the site's content is in violation of the Network Solutions Acceptable Use Policy. Network Solutions has received a number of complaints regarding this site that are under investigation." We can guess who have complained. Talk about a violation of freedom of speech - especially when the truth is provided. Before the movie (video) is removed - view the short film by clicking here.

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