Kerry: ‘The Real Face of Islam is a Peaceful Religion’
Kerry: ‘The Real Face of Islam is a Peaceful Religion,’ CNS News, Brittany M. Hughes, September 3, 2014
(Please see also Moderate Islam is multiculturalism misspelled. On another topic, Secretary Kerry recently proclaimed that we need to protect Islamic nations from the horrors of climate change.
— DM)
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry. (AP Photo/Lucas Jackson, Pool)
“And the United States government, I want you to know, has used every single military, diplomatic, and intelligence tool that we have, and we always will,” Kerry said.
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One day after the Islamic State in Iraq and al Sham (ISIS) released a video showing the brutal beheading of American journalist Steven Sotloff–the second American journalist ISIS has decapitated on video–Secretary of State John Kerry gave a speech saying that Islam is a “peaceful religion based on the dignity of all human beings,” and that ISIS is not “the real face of Islam.”
“I want to take advantage of this podium and of this moment to underscore as powerfully as I know how, that the face of Islam is not the butchers who killed Steven Sotloff. That’s ISIL,” Kerry said at a ceremony honoring Shaarik Zafar, who was just appointed as the State Department’s special representative to Muslim communities.
(Please see linked source for video. — DM)
“The face of Islam is not the nihilists who know only how to destroy, not to build,” he said. “It’s not masked cowards whose actions are an ugly insult to the peaceful religion that they violate every single day with their barbarity and whose fundamental principles they insult with their actions.”
“The real face of Islam is a peaceful religion based on the dignity of all human beings,” Kerry said. “It’s one where Muslim communities are leading the fight against poverty. It’s one where Muslim communities are providing basic healthcare and emergency assistance on the front lines of some of our most devastating humanitarian crises. And it is one where Muslim communities are advocating for universal human rights and fundamental freedoms, including the most basic freedom to practice one’s faith openly and freely.
Shaarik Zafar, the State Department’s special representative to Muslim Communiites. (State Dep’t)
“America’s faith communities, including American Muslims, are sources of strength for all of us. They’re an essential part of our national fabric, and we are committed to deepening our partnerships with them,” Kerry added.
Kerry condemned Sotloff’s murder, as well as the killing of American journalist James Foley in July. As with Sotloff’s murder, ISIS filmed Foley’s beheading along with the threat to continue killing Americans unless President Barack Obama ceased ordering airstrikes against ISIS.
The United States “used every single military, diplomatic, and intelligence tool” to prevent the murders, Kerry said.
“For so many who worked so long to bring Steven and other Americans home safely, this obviously was not how the story was meant to end. It’s a punch to the gut,” he said.
“And the United States government, I want you to know, has used every single military, diplomatic, and intelligence tool that we have, and we always will,” Kerry said. “Our special operations forces bravely risked a military operation in order to save these lives, and we have reached out diplomatically to everyone and anyone who might be able to help. That effort continues, and our prayers remain as they always are, with the families of all of the hostages who remain trapped in Syria today.”
Kerry also highlighted the State Department’s “mission” to “unite religious communities,” explaining that “it’s a delusion to think that anyone can just retreat to their own safe space.”
“Why now have we made this such a mission at the State Department? Why elevate our engagement at a time when world events to some people seem so hopelessly divided along sectarian lines? And the answer is really very simple: It’s a delusion to think that anyone can just retreat to their own safe space, not when people of all faiths are migrating and mingling as never before in history,” he said.
“The reality is that our faiths and our fates are inextricably linked. And that is profoundly why we must do this now, because they are linked.”
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WarSclerotic 
September 4, 2014 at 9:17 PM
Yeah,Islam is a peaceful religion alright.It shows it every second of the day.
September 4, 2014 at 9:49 PM
This illegal, terror supporting, gay supporting, US government WILL not bring curse to the USA, this present illegal US government IS A CURSE to the USA !
Good night USA – a kenian muslim is illegally sitting in the WH and is destroying the USA ! And what do americans do ? Nothing, just watching passivly……..its just unbelievable……
September 4, 2014 at 10:08 PM
Maybe we’ve adopted a policy of containment for now. 😉
September 4, 2014 at 10:13 PM
WG, I had a post a few days back I thought you might find interesting…
https://warsclerotic.wordpress.com/2014/09/02/a-world-without-the-united-states-who-would-fill-the-void/
September 5, 2014 at 9:51 PM
TNX LS ! Because I DO agree with that post, I’m worried so much !!! I see that if the USA would lose its influence , its position as a superpower and as the main pillar of western societies, this would mean big, big, big trouble for all of us living in western societies – its cristal clear ! Its actually pretty simple : If you wanna tear down a building ( here : western societies ), hit the main pillar and it will collapse ! Thats why the US is under attack ! Because I dont wanna see the USA to lose its present status, I get so upset and angry about this present US government ! It seems so obvious to me that the kenian muslim sitting in the WH has the destruction of the present US society on top of his agenda ! He is someones puppet on strings, but if US citizens wait for the coming elections to replace him, the USA as we know it, will be gone for sure ! Either it will be a dictatorship under BHO and his masters or it will be taken by foreign agresssors……May God help the US citizens to stop this NOW !
September 5, 2014 at 11:32 PM
Glad you enjoyed it WG. I basically believe the same. Much of what you say is an integral part of the Old Testament which lies at the core of my belief as a humble Catholic. Being a part of this site gives me the opportunity to help support Israel and, hopefully, win some points with the man upstairs.
September 6, 2014 at 1:05 AM
Good grief you two, the good old US of A is not going anywhere.
The markets are at all time highs and the US unemployment rate is 6.1%.
Remember what the US economy was in 2008 when Obama became President, it was in shambles.
Obama’s tried to get things done without war, a little naive perhapes but he’s kept the US for the most part out conflict. These wars where draining the US finacially.
In 2016 Americans will elect a new President and Obama will go and build his Presidential Library.
Take a deep breath and relax!
It is written.
September 6, 2014 at 1:31 AM
Yep it is going wonderful in the USA, plenty of jobs and a booming economy !
Trading and production is at a all time high , straight from the USA patriot bible, but you have to believe in it, reality is different !
In reality it is a balloon filled with hot air floating on the trade currency, and to keep that position they will start wars.
did you see the trading balance from the last 10 years ?
The world keep the USA upright, by trading in dollars and buying dollars bonds but even that is coming slowly to an end !
The whole world subsidized the USA it is in reality a welfare state in decline.
It is now so much better than in 2008 !
September 6, 2014 at 1:57 AM
It’s easy to think negative, everyone does it. The global media has the world on the brink of destruction daily because it sells newspapers, magazines and online advertisement. One must look beyond all the static.
http://www.forbes.com/sites/ashoka/2013/04/12/what-will-the-world-look-like-in-50-years/
September 6, 2014 at 2:10 AM
The 21st century will look nothing like the 20th
http://blogs.scientificamerican.com/anthropology-in-practice/2014/09/02/how-will-todays-technology-change-our-concept-of-work/
September 6, 2014 at 2:15 AM
To see the future on must look forward not backward.
http://warontherocks.com/2014/05/the-future-of-american-power-the-great-pull-back/
September 6, 2014 at 2:20 AM
“As part of a strategy of primacy rather than hegemony, America should replace its policy of unilateral protection of other great powers with a less expensive strategy of offshore balancing—or what I call a concert-balance strategy. Unilateral American protection would be replaced by regional concerts in Europe and Northeast Asia, to which the local nations would be expected to contribute more while the United States contributed less. Hostile regional great powers would be met, not by unilateral protection for which American taxpayers and soldiers pay most of the costs, but by traditional balance-of-power coalitions in which Washington takes part, like the coalitions of World Wars I and II.”
Obama’s leading from behind (a media creation) is actually Obama pushing other countries from behind to take the lead in areas where their interest lie.
September 6, 2014 at 2:22 AM
Come people, the world is changing right under your noses and all you see is American weakness. The exact opposite is true!
September 6, 2014 at 4:07 AM
The economic engine that drives the USA is far from being broken. I am very bullish on America. While I’m not as fatalistic as WG, I do see a need for the US to return to the values that made us a great nation in the first place. I also agree with JP in that we don’t need to rush off to war every time something goes ‘bang’ in this world. I fear, however, that we will be dragged into yet another long, rules-of-engagement pseudo war in response to an attack on the homeland.
September 6, 2014 at 4:28 PM
http://www.tradingeconomics.com/united-states/balance-of-trade
http://www.tradingeconomics.com/charts/united-states-balance-of-trade.png?s=ustbtot&d2=20140904
September 6, 2014 at 6:48 PM
Joop, as the US exports more technology and imports less oil (US IS NOW A NET EXPORTER OF OIL) the trade deficit will continue to balance out.
September 7, 2014 at 9:58 AM
http://www.eia.gov/dnav/pet/pet_move_wkly_dc_NUS-Z00_mbblpd_4.htm
September 6, 2014 at 7:40 PM
Happy days are here again the sky’s above are clear again, happy days are here again.
With abundant energy supplies, a booming technology industry and worlds strongest military (one one even close) Americans GOLDEN AGE is just beginning.
http://www.strategy-business.com/article/00240?pg=all
All those who think America is in decline, well… Sorry to disappoint!!!!!
September 7, 2014 at 10:54 AM
Is this booming ?
September 6, 2014 at 7:14 PM
Natural gas and oil production is BOOMING in America
http://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2014/07/america-the-oil-exporter-108707.html#.VAtAMdq9KSM
http://www.ogj.com/articles/print/volume-112/issue-1/regular-features/editorial/the-us-supply-boom.html
September 7, 2014 at 10:55 AM
http://www.eia.gov/dnav/pet/pet_move_wkly_dc_NUS-Z00_mbblpd_4.htm
Facts !
September 7, 2014 at 10:59 AM
Ed Morse is global head of commodities research at Citi. The views expressed herein accurately reflect his personal views and were prepared independently of Citi Global Markets involvement in any investment or transaction.
personal views are not facts !
September 7, 2014 at 11:11 AM
http://www.eia.gov/dnav/pet/hist/LeafHandler.ashx?n=PET&s=WTTNTUS2&f=4
Back at a point as 22 years ago, is that booming ?
A lacking economy uses a lot less energy, so is this a good sign or a bad sign ?
Even with a rising USA production of energy !
Do not fall for propaganda but look at the hard facts.
September 7, 2014 at 3:01 PM
Sorry Joop, try as you might, you can’t talk down the powerful forces of energy growth, technological development in America.
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/12/16/doe-forecast-natural-gas-boom/4034723/
September 7, 2014 at 3:09 PM
I try nothing , but just giving facts, did you reed the facts ?
September 7, 2014 at 3:19 PM
Joop you a correct, the US is back to levels attained years ago.
But you ignore how that was attained, I’ll give you a hint, technology and where the production is going, higher. This is a boom off the lows and as in any market, the trend is your friend. ;0)
September 7, 2014 at 3:58 PM
The trend is that Russia is taking the market over and will trade in a other currency than the dollar, worth a war ?
A high tech war ?
September 7, 2014 at 4:03 PM
That’s your opinion!
September 7, 2014 at 4:09 PM
Come on Joop you can do better that!
http://www.forbes.com/sites/louiswoodhill/2014/03/14/lets-rip-russias-heart-out-demographically/
http://www.forbes.com/sites/markadomanis/2013/04/26/economically-russia-is-roughly-where-the-united-states-was-in-the-1950s/
September 7, 2014 at 4:14 PM
We will see what happens !
But let me tell you , being right gives me no pleasure at all !
Please let me be wrong.
September 7, 2014 at 4:26 PM
exactly, and that is the driving force behind the giant improvements in Russia .
September 7, 2014 at 4:43 PM
You’re correct Joop, time will tell. But I must ask, where would you invest your money, America or Russia.
I’m putting my money where my mouth is. I’m all in with American markets.
September 7, 2014 at 6:18 PM
Neither the 2, simple I do not have money, just a roof and some food, investing is for smart people, i do not belong to that category !
And i do not like to walk a month behind the facts the real smart people knows.
But everything I own is outside the USA and Europe .
September 7, 2014 at 5:06 PM
Check out Russia on the map of the internet. Not much going on.
http://motherboard.vice.com/blog/this-is-most-detailed-picture-internet-ever
September 7, 2014 at 6:56 PM
OK Joop. It’s a wonderful sunny fall day where I live. Hope your weather I just as nice. :0)
September 7, 2014 at 2:42 PM
Lies, damned lies, and statistics
http://www.fool.com/investing/general/2014/08/17/why-this-oil-baron-thinks-us-oil-production-could.aspx
September 7, 2014 at 7:36 PM
“Life is like a camera. Focus on what’s important. Capture the good times. And if things don’t work out, just take another shot.”
― Ziad K. Abdelnour, Economic Warfare: Secrets of Wealth Creation in the Age of Welfare Politics