Personally, I don't see what the purpose of the billboard is.
Division. To reinforce anti Islam sentiments on one side, to make Muslims feel less a part of the community on the other. Us v them is a very powerful theme.
So..which two are true and which two are out of context?Just because the Muslim community knows who they (the people behind the ad) are trying to depict doesnt make the ad true. Actaully these are very common lies used to describe Muhummad by anti-Islamic groups. Thats why its so easily recongized as what it is trying to say. I can tell you that all but 2 of those things are complete lies with NO truth. And 2 of them have a base of truth but are being used way out of context.
Division. To reinforce anti Islam sentiments on one side, to make Muslims feel less a part of the community on the other. Us v them is a very powerful theme.
So..which two are true and which two are out of context?
Lies. Rapist, 6 yo wife, Behead 600 Jews, Torture nonbelivers.
Slavery was the norm that many years ago. George Washington had slaves working in the WH. And thats far more recent times then when Muhammed was alive. Anyone have a problem with GW? Did he have more than one wife? Yes, but again at that time it was not at all uncommon and was accepted by many religions.
Yep this sums it up. Not to mention the organization behind this ad (easy to find with a little research) has a history of using this tactic. Inflamatory, false statements projected into the world hoping the average person will not question it and believe it as true. Bad part is they are winning. I have talked to many average, Christian Americans who have seen this sign (via the web) and believe it to be true. When asked why...just blank stares. Then after discussing it with them and challenging them to research it to confirm its falsehood they (some not all) just say "Nah I believe its true without the research". Sad.
There are actually 6 points on the board. 4 are lies, 2 have some truth but no context.
Lies. Rapist, 6 yo wife, Behead 600 Jews, Torture nonbelivers.
Okay, cause you said this....
. I can tell you that all but 2 of those things are complete lies with NO truth. And 2 of them have a base of truth but are being used way out of context.