Not sure how things are on the ground but certainly we are picking up the overall response of condemnation to the killing in Woolwich that responsible Muslims are making. We have been praying for some time for the voice of non-radicalised Muslims to come forward. Here for those interested are a few links:

Video of Imam Swaleh speaking on Thursday from the steps of Greenwich Islamic Centre.

And some strong debate between the Radical Islamist preacher Anjem Choudary who refused to condemn the attack, and two other Muslims.

And here is a video from a former radicalised Muslim who has turned away from that:

I believe it is important to recognise and respect those who are coming forward in this way. We cannot and must not demonise all Muslims. If we dehumanise people we can quickly eliminate them in numerous different ways, and release a disrespect for life in our communities. There are possibilities of new partnerships that do not compromise our faith in Jesus.

The horrific killing in Woolwich needs a vocal response from the Islamic community. Thankfully there is some responses forthcoming.

Imam Monawar Hussain, founder and director of The Oxford Foundation:

The Woolwich attack is horrific and utterly barbaric. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and colleagues of the victim and the wider armed forces family.

As an organisation that works closely with serving and former Muslim soldiers through the British Armed Forces Muslim Association, we believe we can defeat fanaticism of the terrorists through being absolutely resolute in standing for values that our brave soldiers make the ultimate sacrifice for – the rule of law, democracy, justice and freedom.

Terrorists will always lose because they have nothing to offer our world but hatred, division and violence – these being wholly abhorrent to the human spirit. We must therefore remain absolutely united in the face of this terroristic outrage.

This kind of response is so important. We cannot simply respond with demonising one another. Living in Spain it is all-too real the persecution of Muslims and Jews that went on in the name of the church.