04-20-2007, 09:18 AM
Okay, here is masterful narration; one that does not directly tarnish other religions yet glories thyself; when describing the negative traits in itself compares it with the negativity found in general in the World. And time and time again in the narration it brings out its rich cultural heritage, arts, science, politics, diversity, unity and history in full glory.
And no marks for guessing it was the narration of Islam. A stunning piece of work called "Inside Islam" from The History Channel.
Being produced in USA, the only entities the documentary managed to tarnish were the British and the French. It depicts Mo as a peaceful prophet. It basks in the glory of being a victim when Ishmael is driven out by Abraham. It effortlessly crowns itself on the advancements of science, mathematics, politics and architecture without mentioning even once Hindus. It does mention Persia and Greece as two cultures that it derived some influence from. And manages to emphasis how the Europeans were living in the dark ages. It slaps hard about the inquisitions and crusades too. <b>All negative traits in Islam are explained as an outcome of regional cultural influences or influences from traditions before Islam.</b> How come nobody accepts the Hindus arguments about caste and other evils...........
Long story short....being produced in USA, it effectively targets the American audience about how great Islam is and insists how great USA is too. In the last few minutes it tends to dissect the radical elements. Not once does it talk ill of USA or Islam.
I would say it was an effective propaganda. Can the Hindus do something similar?
ps: The word "India" must have been mentioned 2-3 times. None of the eastern religions ever gets mentioned. Hinduism does not find mention even when talking about the decimal system.
pps: The DVD is available at NetFlix.
And no marks for guessing it was the narration of Islam. A stunning piece of work called "Inside Islam" from The History Channel.
Being produced in USA, the only entities the documentary managed to tarnish were the British and the French. It depicts Mo as a peaceful prophet. It basks in the glory of being a victim when Ishmael is driven out by Abraham. It effortlessly crowns itself on the advancements of science, mathematics, politics and architecture without mentioning even once Hindus. It does mention Persia and Greece as two cultures that it derived some influence from. And manages to emphasis how the Europeans were living in the dark ages. It slaps hard about the inquisitions and crusades too. <b>All negative traits in Islam are explained as an outcome of regional cultural influences or influences from traditions before Islam.</b> How come nobody accepts the Hindus arguments about caste and other evils...........
Long story short....being produced in USA, it effectively targets the American audience about how great Islam is and insists how great USA is too. In the last few minutes it tends to dissect the radical elements. Not once does it talk ill of USA or Islam.
I would say it was an effective propaganda. Can the Hindus do something similar?
ps: The word "India" must have been mentioned 2-3 times. None of the eastern religions ever gets mentioned. Hinduism does not find mention even when talking about the decimal system.
pps: The DVD is available at NetFlix.