How to Stop the Spread of Radical Islam Without Firing a Shot

bin Laden and his followers subscribe to a deviant,how do we stop it? You can’t stop
radical form of Islam that threatens not onlyIslamism with force because you can’t tell
America, but also much of the Western world.who the bad guys are. This hateful energy comes
The goal of radical Islam is world dominationfrom darkness, and the only way to fight it is
through global jihad. This jihad operates on manywith LIGHT.
levels: financially, culturally, and through acts ofIs it a coincidence that as the world comes face
terrorism, like 9/11.to face with the primal issue of good versus bad,
The majority of the world’s 1-billionmore and more people are looking for the answer
Muslims adhere to more peaceful forms of Islam.to “why am I here?” and
Islam, the religion, deals with piety, ethics, and“what is the true meaning of life?”
beliefs, and can be compatible with secular liberalI don’t think so.
democracy and basic civil liberties right along withI believe the inability to find answers to the basic
the basic tenets in Christianity and the Easternquestions is evident in the choices millions of
religions, as well as Judaism.people make on a daily basis; chasing money,
Islamists, however, believe Islam is the only basisobsession over superficial things, living in survival
for the legal and political system that governs themode, looking out for oneself and only oneself.
world's economic, social, and judicial mechanisms.The way the world has been going, it’s
Islamic law, or sharia, must shape all aspects ofclear that we’re frustrated, confused and
human society, from politics and education tounable to see what’s really important. I
history, science, the arts, and more.believe a major component regarding this life on
These radicals have grossly misinterpretedEarth has been overlooked-–or forgotten.
Mohammed’s directive to “kill theI suggest that a fundamental shift is building in the
infidel among you.” His intended messagecollective consciousness of humanity. It is this
was for each individual to look inward and removeconfluence of ideas and mindsets that makes a
the non-loving aspects of themselves, not killlarge awakening of society not only possible,
others.it’s imminent. I believe the culmination of
Islamism is diametrically opposed to liberalall these forces coming together is now being
democracy. These radicals argue that foreign anddisplayed in the ongoing show of conflicts
secular influences are distorting and poisoningbetween the power of light and the forces of
today’s Muslim societies. The Islamistdarkness; between true beauty and utter ugliness.
worldview is fundamentally alien to the WesternHow do we ensure that the Light wins, you ask?
way of life; they see the West as the root of allEmbrace the good and beauty in all of life. Move
evil that must be eradicated.consciously and purposely toward the light and
In reality, these extremists are themselves theallow it to illuminate your daily activities and your
personification of evil. While cloaked under theattitude.
guise of religion, followers spread a message ofWe’ve forgotten our power-–the
hate and prey upon society’s mostpower of each person to remember and become
vulnerable to sway them into their ranks.the change we wish to see in the world.
All across the world there are growing pockets ofWe’ve forgotten the simplest of all
Islamists subscribing to an extremely long-term,truths--that love truly does conquer
well-crafted strategy to achieve their goal ofall-–every time, everywhere.
obliterating Western culture and freedoms. TheseAnd for those who’ve been
hate-mongers see the very existence of liberalasking-–this is why you are
democracy as a threat.here-–now.
Scary? You bet. This radical ideology is poison. But