Islamic Reformation?
Guido skulked across a blog entry today on The Gray Monk which set him thinking! The Monk discusses his views on whether the West can hope to see a moderation of Islam if there were to be a – to use the Monk’s phrase – “Luther style” Reformation within Islam.
Sadly, in Guido’s humble view, The Gray Monk does not seem to think this is likely or possible, and sets out his reasons very succinctly. Having read them carefully, Guido is much inclined to agree, especially after browsing a couple of the more strident English language Islamist websites. Perhaps a few more people, especially those in the corridors of power, should consider very carefully what The Gray Monk has to say on this subject; he seems to have identified something of fundamental importance in this debate.
Guido is more than ever convinced that there is no such thing as a “moderate” Muslim and even more convinced that continuing to attempt to promote this religion in the manner that our current Prime Minister and his friends are doing will result in a further growth of militancy. Having suffered once for his beliefs, Guido has no desire to repeat the exercise, but it begins to seem likely that it may well be required of him again!
4 commentsChris needs your help
Chris Muir, the man behind the excellent Day by Day needs your help to help his sister. It does not even involve money just your mouse finger.
1 commentElephant Man
i am, i am the elephant man
it is incredible how i can
look just like an elephant, man
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That’s no leathery, creased elephant—it’s a leathery, creased hand that an artist has painted to resemble one (leathery, creased elephant, that is). More hand-animals, quite well done, here.
Now if I had this talent, I would surely apply it to loftier pursuits, such as painting on nubile young women-canvases. Oh, wait, he does that too. Warning: Some NSFW.
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Straight Whiskey
by Erik Quisling & Austin Williams
(Bonus)
No, not the drink, although I can assure a fair amount of it was consumed in the making of this book. This is the story of the Whiskey A Go Go (now without the A Go Go) and its sister clubs from creation to the present days. Comprising a tale from a trip and some facts about the clubs history per chapter this a great read if you are interested in the history of LA rock & roll. Only gripe is that more time is paid to the 60s & 70s and less time to the 80s & 90s but that is me showing my age. For those who don’t know; the Whiskey is the rock club in LA having featured the creme de la creme of rock & roll greats from the Doors, through Led Zep, to the glory days of da Crue & GnR to present day. It is a cracking read that is well worth the price of admission. This book was responsible for at least one late night for me and probably will be for you as well. The book reads well and has excellent pace. If you are a rock fan I cannot think of a better summer read.
Rating: 5/5
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Harry’s Place has been mentioned in Nick Cohen’s Evening Standard piece. Glad to see all of Harry & Co’s hard work keeping track of the extremists amoung us.
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