At this point, given the conditions erupting worldwide among muslims in offense to and about so many others and aspects of so many others' cultures, I do not anticipate that any "Islamic owned" organization has any more superior purpose than to advance islam. And I think many of us now see the outcome of that.
I'm sure there are many individuals affiliated with islam who are peaceful and law abiding. But what I conclude is that any and all who are involved in this body of information -- mythology to my view, religious to their view -- ultimately intends by accepting that body of information that others, ultimately, not survive by one means or another, whether it be physical demise or cultural and religious demise.
I think that islam as a body of beliefs inherently involves subjugating others and despite individual personalities affiliated who are reasonable, their ultime goal as a body of affiliated persons to one ideology is the reduction if not destruction of others.
Commercial efforts by same are for purposes of funding that advancement.
"Commercial efforts by same are for purposes of funding that advancement"
I agree. That's why I won't go into their nicely done Minnesota lodge themed stores and spend my money.
I just think that people should know that behind the folksy, Northwoods themed brand, lies ownership in the Middle East.
It's up to the consumer how they spend their money, but they should at least know what's behind a brand.