A Genuine Condemnation?

As Jews, we know what it is like to be blamed for the crimes committed by a single Jew.  Just look at the anti-semitic rants that came after we all learned about the destructive crimes of Bernie Madoff.  Whether we like it or not, the behavior of one Jew does indeed affect us all. The Muslim-American community has been struggling with this issue for some time.  As a result of the horrific murders committed by a Muslim-American soldier at Fort Hood, there is much discussion about the role that radical Islamic individuals and teaching played in this massacre.  Many Islamic organizations, including one of the largest here in America – The Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) – have condemned the shootings at Fort Hood.  But, my problem is, when we look closely at organizations like ISNA, we cannot help but question the sincerity of these condemnations. In the sermon…