The question of whether or not one believes that U.S. support for Israel is the focus of its foreign policy and therefore the cause of the world’s hatred of America, or whether the Israeli lobby is all powerful, must receive a response. I believe that such beliefs are rubbish. But, I am not certain if the peddlers of such nonsense are anti-Jewish/Israel, or if they are profoundly ignorant, or if they are just delusional.
However, in a certain sense, this question is irrelevant.
The question that must be asked is, “If Israel did not exist, would the mullahs in Iran still want to rid the world of Israel and the great Satan?”
In order to answer this question, one must pose another question.
“Is there a doctrinal reason, with a basis in Islamic texts, which could motivate such a fervent desire?”
If a person has committed any time to Islamic studies, and I do not mean the Armstrong/Esposito version, this individual will be able to answer the second question quite easily. Unfortunately, precious few have done this.
However, only a clear mind and common sense are required to answer the first question.
Unfortunately far too many – such as the authors of this ridiculous book – lack these qualities.
