Moderate vs. Reformer
Reader comment on item: Moderate Muslims Speak Out on Capitol Hill

The distinction is that this group are really "reformers." They seek to actually change, reform and modernize their faith. Similar to what happened to many of the world's religions. Remember, many Muslims left Muslim majority countries because of religious persecution, as did Dr. Jasser's parents.

Moderates are a tricky bunch. They are non-violent, but many secretly advocate for the Islamists' agenda, or unknowingly advocate by their silence or delusion that these Islamists are actually "good."

As they say, actions speak louder than words. When "Former Muslims United" sent their Freedom Pledge to Muslim leader around the US, they got ONE signature back, Zudhi Jasser. Keith Ellison did NOT sign it, nor did Imam Rauf among others.... http://formermuslimsunited.americancommunityexchange.org/the-pledge/pledge-recipients/

I have reached out to Dr. Jasser and his organization, and after months of getting to know them, I can confidently say they are the real deal. People like him need to be supported, not vilified. They are sacrificing a lot by coming out and speaking against the Islamist agenda. And if you follow what they say, they are on the same page as many other Muslim and non-Muslims who are opposed to Islamism, Sharia law, etc......

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