I just watched the hanging video on Netscape.
It’s odd. I don’t feel good about how he died. I’m kind of saddened really. I know he did things, especially through others, that were worse but the hanging seemed so cruel and unjust. It’s like they could of done something else to actually create a positive effect — like lock him in with a dozen psychologists and force him to do community service for the good of the people and like it!
I used to be a Muslim by the way. I studied it, prayed, and followed the Qur’an for many years but as a searcher I moved on more than a decade ago to other religions, studies, and cultures.
That’s my connection.
Anyway I wondered, “God, how do you feel about what happened to Saddam?” and the response was “Loss, defeat, sadness, evil”. What can I say. I don’t think God liked it much but understands it will give hope and inspiration and a fresh start to the Iraqi people.
It’s just that I know the middle eastern people. I know how hot, emotional, and passionate the middle eastern people are and while there is hope for the area, the inability to love and partner to create peace is what holds them back. I don’t think God wants that and it seems like many Iraqi people are blinded by their hot heads to listen.
I guess that’s why they said that I was more a Muslim than they were because I converted and they were as they said, “Muslim by name”.
Abella, previously known as Aisha.