[Talisker]

"I don't know the Islamic faith well, but I do know that Muslims are our brothers and sisters and I would encourage everyone to just take a hard look at how supportive are you of all God's children," Sampson said.

No, you don't know the Islamic faith well. But as a Buddhist monk, you took a vow of non-violence. Enabling murderers through social acceptance and denial breaks that vow. Watch your karma, Kozen.

[VanShuyten]

“But as a Buddhist monk, you took a vow of non-violence.”

Actually, most Buddhist vow to avoid violence, but are quite comfortable using violence in defense of self and innocents. Some of the best martial artists I met in Japan were monks and priests, and the zen college I taught at was very known for its judo, aikido, yado and kendo courses.