Went to the gym this morning -- WOOHOO!! I've been such a slacker in that department. But I'm not too happy with the squishyness my thighs and butt have obtained. . . so, off I went. While I was there, I was watching Dr. Phil on the tv in front of me (because my MP3 player died!) and was horrified by what I saw. The show was about Muslim kids being bullied in school. One of these kids fought back and was prosecuted for doing so. These poor kids are dealing with being called "terrorists" all the time and being made fun of and being left out simply because of their religion. It is disgusting. I will be marrying into a Muslim family very soon and I just don't understand why American people have such a bad impression of Muslims. I'm wondering if any of them have actually bothered to try finding out what the religion is about? I mean seriously. How much do people actually know about the religion of Islam besides what they hear on the news? How much do YOU know about it?
I can tell you that I did a lot of research on the subject. I think I've read just about every single book on the topic in the library plus did multiple searches online and absorbed as much information as I could. I learned about everything from the history of the religion to the cultural differences to the languages used to the stereotypes of common day. I can honestly tell you that if you actually took the time to learn a little before judging, you'd probably wouldn't. Islam teaches peace and understanding and above all ACCEPTANCE of other religions and other people. Perhaps we could learn a little from them? Just because there are a few bad apples, doesn't mean that EVERY Muslim is a horrible person. The same could be said about all religions but would it be tolerated if something like that was said of Catholocism? How about if I said that all Jewish people were bad people based on the actions of a few?
Really people. The United States of America is a melting pot. You need to accept this. We as a people are mixed. We have mixed skin color. We have mixed religions. We have mixed ethnicities. It is what makes us who we are. Why do we have to be so cruel to each other? All I'm asking is that you do a little research before coming to any conclusions. You are all allowed your own opinion, but don't form your opinions based on what everyone else is saying. Get the info, decide for yourself.
Ok, I'm stepping off my soapbox for now. :)
Its sad that the Muslim religion is judged only by the acts of terrorists and not realized for what it truly is / meant to be. Its funny, people go out of their way to defend the catholic religion and the fact that all these priests raped/molested young boys. But no one is against the catholics. Ironic isn't it?
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