Source: The Huffington Post

Ramadan is upon us — a time of fasting, charity, prayer … and fighting off Islamophobia.

Norweigian terrorist Anders Behring Breivik killed 76 innocent people in a demented campaign to destroy Islam. Comedian Bill Maher recently called the Quran a “hate-filled holy book.” Evangelical atheist Sam Harris insists, “on almost every page the Quran instructs observant Muslims to despise non-believers.” And Peter King continues his anti-Muslim campaign to become the 21st century Senator McCarthy.

And in case I missed these public events, my readers remind me with private emails.

“The Quran contains much anti-Jewish language,” explained Leonard. “The true lovers of the Quran show their kindness by butchering non-Muslims,” added Angel. A tenured preacher in Richmond, Virginia (who asked to remain anonymous) wrote to me admitting, “I don’t know much about the Muslim doctrine, but your holy book certainly does not teach peace or pluralism.” For someone who admittedly ‘didn’t know much’ about Islam, he banked pretty confidently in his conclusion.

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