Posted by
Ms. Brenne Meyro on Sunday, April 15, 2007 2:14:46 AM
While searching the Internet for data I needed for I paper I
am writing, I accidentally came across the ‘educational’ website, Suite101.com,
which from at least this one ‘lesson’ ferments an anti-Jewish/pro-Islamic
agenda. Included on its Board of Directors
are two high ranking officers of Abebooks.com, Drs. Hannes Blum, President and
CEO and Dr. Boris Wertz, COO. The ‘lesson’ in question refers to Islam 101,
Lesson 1: The Beginning Of Islam,
by Wayne Kreger.
The last paragraph of the first page of Lesson 1 contains
the following opinion by its author:
"The Qur'an presents us
with the idea that Islam was the religion of Abraham, who was the first Muslim.
It is believed that Abraham had a key role in the building of the Kaba, though
it was tainted with idolatry long after his death. The Islamic tradition also
holds Abraham's son, Ishmael, as very important. Interestingly, in the
Jewish tradition he is regarded as wicked and the other son, Isaac, is held in
high esteem; in Islam Ishmael is seen as a prophet. He is regarded as the
father of the Arabs."
Further, Kreger introduces Islam 101 with the following
statement:
"Can we cut through centuries of misinformation and
misunderstanding to better understand this impressive and massive faith
that has grown around the world – can the average person learn about the
fundamentals of Islam? With a mature and sincere intent to learn about this
tradition, with a decision to ignore popular stereotypes, and with an
investigation that covers the basic ideas and integral people and events, one
can truly develop one's understanding of what it means to be a Muslim."
I strongly suggest that a boycott be organized against
Abebooks.com as well as any other organizations or individuals affiliated with
Suite101.com. I also encourage that the
rest of the content of this website be reviewed, as there may be yet other
false and inflammatory content. Please
keep me updated with your findings.
Sincerely,
Brenne Meyro, M.S.
PhD Student