Noah Feldman: Islamists and Political Legitimacy

The U.S. has a schizophrenic policy towards Islamic movements and governments, says Noah Feldman.
This is an excerpt from a Carnegie Council talk on May 7, 2008. For the full video, audio, and transcript, go to http://www.carnegiecouncil.org

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[uthoshantm]

I am Muslim. As far as I know, this guy is Jewish/Christian and I do not think that his religion is relevant to the subject. I think this guy is honest and brilliant although not necessarily embrassing Islamic shariah as he clearly stated in other videos.

[MeatyCockandBallz]

He was my teacher in NYU law school, a few years ago. I read all his books. He did not convert to Islam. He is still a practicing Jew.

[goknur1977]

Very eloquent, but very fast speaker! Love the name too!

[komarock]

i realy agree with u on that Xizvw, regardless of his personal faith, the guy is intellectualy advanced and discusses honestly in the topics...so focus less of wat his religion is ppl

[xizvw]

U guys tel me one thin .Will he become greater by being JEW r MUSLIM?IF U LIKE HIM,THEN LIKE HIM IRRESPECTIVE F HIS RELIGION.If u like him because f his religion,u r bigot

[Peacefulrules2]

The Muslims have been subverted into a theology that contradicts itself to achieve it's short term goals of betraying the trust of Jews and Christians then contradicts the teachings of Jehovah to achieve it's ultimate goal turning the Jews and Christians into enemies to be destroyed. Islamic doctrine is two faced. the religion of evil that justifies betrayal and murder in the name of religion. Mohamed was one the most barbaric and violent people of history.

[Peacefulrules2]

Mohamed acknowledges Judaism and Christianity as God's religion and that Allah and Jehovah are one and the same God. but if any of his teaching contradict the teachings of Jehovah, or Christ then that fact proves Mohamed' is a false prophet, he made this mistake which goes to prove that he is actually a false prophet and only false people can follow a false prophet, because anyone else will not follow one.

[sam7748]

That's right, he's Jewish. But a true scholar. The U.S. Government would do much good to listen to him. God bless Noah Feldman. Salaam!

[saqib09]

What? He is not a Muslim. Where did you learn that from?

[IMRANPIRISHAH]

First of all Jews and Muslims believe in One God the God of Abraham. Secondly, Watch his DVD "Islam & Democracy" Is a clash of civilization Inevitable?"