I was wondering if anyone knew if there were Muslims serving in the US military currently.  If so how well are they treated?  Are they able to pray the necessary prayers and recieve halal food?  Are they condecended upon because of the recent war in Iraq?
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Yes there are ....I met many in the army....No they are not Condecended on they are our brothers and sisters dieing with us....Religion doesn't matter when you are at war you all bond no matter what you believe
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It is an interesting experience. My husband and I have been together for only 3 years and we are on our second deployment. He is currently serving in Iraq. Be proud because your husband is doing something truly great. Feel free to contact me if you want to talk.
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These soldiers are over in the middle-east because they enlisted.  No one man or woman over there was dragged at of their homes because they were drafted.  \n\nThe fact about people in the middle-east is that most, if not all, of them are Muslims.  No doubt that the terrorists from the middle-east are EXTREME Muslims who really don't represent the Muslim faith.  I don't remember Bush saying that every Muslim is a terrorist.  If every Muslim was a terrorist, Saddam would be set free, every masque would have a weekly meeting as to how to destroy the U.S.  Bush isn't that stupid to think that all Muslims are terrorists.\n\nWhy don't you put down the New York Times and start looking at the facts.
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First of all, I like the phrasing of your question. That's awesome.\n\nDon't worry, man. They all go to heaven. And, by the way, when the Middle East runs out of oil in forty or so years, no one will ever care about Muslims again.\n\nThen you guys can just go back to slaughtering your own. And Whitey will leave you be.
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I don't think Bush should have our troops over in Iraq but they shouldn't treat their women the way most middle eastern countries do. I think everyone should have freedom but I do not think that this war is going to give the Iraqis freedom. Mostly Muslim people believe in these kind of laws against the freedom of women and giving the men all of the power. Most of the people in Iraq are Muslim and just because America is over there fighting for the freedom, they can't change a person's religion. It is a shame though that you can't marry who you want to. I would consider moving to another country if at all possible.
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Why do you think all Americans hate Muslims?  I lived in Indonesia for awhile.  I even fasted for Rahmadan (please forgive my spelling) out of respect for my host family.  It was hard, but I though alot about God during that time.  I went to church last sunday and heard a surrmon on how Islam is a false religion.  I got so mad I walked out and will not return to that church.  If we do not preach religious tollerance, what will the world become.  So, no personaly I do not hate Muslims.  What I don't like though, are terrorists foriegn or American.
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What I'm wondering Bob, is who it is do you think allowed you are ability to sit here and ask this question.   You being the gung ho guy and all, why aren't you in Iraq?  The brutal slaughter of two of our finest young Americans and it's all politics, huh?  Sickening, but typical of  folks like yourself.   \n\nTalking points?  Pfc. Kristian Menchaca, 23, of Houston, and Pfc. Thomas L. Tucker, 25,of Madras, Ore. aren't talking points.  You state "beheadings" like it's no big deal, like you are disappointed about what it means for this administration.  Do you think that military families give a rat's *ss about what it "means"?  Do you think the Tucker and Menchaca families want to discuss TALKING POINTS?  \n\nWhat did John Kerry and Jack Murtha ever do other than proudly serve their country in battle?  If anyone has a right to an opinion about war, it's them.  Cut and run?  Are you kidding?  A draw down of soldiers who are being slaughtered for "nation building" and you call it Cut and Run??? \n\n You mean like campaigning for a candidate instead of the simple duty of attending National Guard meetings?  Only in America can a war hero be turned into a goat, huh?  You should be proud of that.  \n\n"These Muslims"?  Which Muslims Bob?  The ones down at the Mosque next to my church?  It's all about hate for you, isn't it?
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Subject: Muslims, terrorist and the USA : A different spin on Iraq war.\n\nThis WAR is for REAL! \nDr. Vernon Chong, Major General, USAF, Retired\n\nTo get out of a difficulty, one usually must go through it. Our country is now facing the most serious threat to its existence, as we know it, that we have faced in your lifetime and mine (which includes WWII).\n\nThe deadly seriousness is greatly compounded by the fact that there are very few of us who think we can possibly lose this war and even fewer who realize what losing really means.\n\nFirst, let's examine a few basics:\n\n1. When did the threat to us start?\n\nMany will say September 11, 2001. \nThe answer as far as the United States is concerned is 1979, 22 years prior to September 2001, with the following attacks on us:\n\n* Iran Embassy Hostages, 1979;\n* Beirut , Lebanon Embassy 1983;\n* Beirut , Lebanon Marine Barracks 1983;\n* Lockerbie , Scotland Pan-Am flight to New York 1988;\n* First New York World Trade Center attack 1993;\n* Dhahran , Saudi Arabia Khobar Towers Military complex 1996;\n* Nairobi , Kenya US Embassy 1998;\n* Dares Salaam , Tanzania US Embassy 1998;\n* Aden , Yemen USS Cole 2000;\n* New York World Trade Center 2001;\n* Pentagon 2001.\n\n(Note that during the period from 1981 to 2001 there were 7,581 terrorist attacks worldwide).\n\n\n2. Why were we attacked?\n\nEnvy of our position, our success, and our freedoms. The attacks happened during the administrations of Presidents Carter, Reagan, Bush 1, Clinton and Bush 2. We cannot fault either the Republicans or Democrats as there were no provocations by any of the presidents or their immediate predecessor, President Ford.\n\n3. Who were the attackers?\nIn each case, the attacks on the US were carried out by Muslims.\n\n4. What is the Muslim population of the World? \n25%.\n\n5. Isn't the Muslim Religion peaceful? \n\nHopefully, but that is really not material. There is no doubt that the predominately Christian population of Germany was peaceful, but under the dictatorial leadership of Hitler (who was also Christian), that made no difference. You either went along with the administration or you were eliminated. There were 5 to 6 million Christians killed by the Nazis for political reasons (including 7,000 Polish priests). \n(see "http://www.Nazis.testimony.co.uk/7-a.htm)"\n\nThus, almost the same number of Christians were killed by the Nazis, as the six million holocaust Jews who were killed by them, and we seldom heard of anything other than the Jewish atrocities. Although Hitler kept the world focused on the Jews, he had no hesitancy about killing anyone who got in his way of exterminating the Jews or of taking over the world - German, Christian or any others.\n\nSame with the Muslim terrorists. They focus the world on the US , but kill all in the way -- their own people or the Spanish, French or anyone else. The point here is that just like the peaceful Germans were of no protection to anyone from the Nazis, no matter how many peaceful Muslims there may be, they are no protection for us from the terrorist Muslim leaders and what they are fanatically bent on doing -- by their own pronouncements -- killing all of us "infidels." I don't blame the peaceful Muslims. What would you do if the choice was shut up or die?\n\n6. So who are we at war with?\n\nThere is no way we can honestly respond that it is anyone other than the Muslim terrorists. Trying to be politically correct and avoid verbalizing this conclusion can well be fatal. There is no way to win if you don't clearly recognize and articulate who you are fighting.\n\n\nSo with that background, now to the two major questions:\n\n1. Can we lose this war?\n\n2. What does losing really mean?\n\nIf we are to win, we must clearly answer these two pivotal questions:\n\nWe can definitely lose this war, and as anomalous as it may sound, the major reason we can lose is that so many of us simply do not fathom the answer to
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I think it's a very noble cause that you are wanting to undertake. Pray, my friend, and God will help you. I am not a Muslim but I respect Islam and I know it must hard for you being an American Muslim. I am so sorry for the way Muslims are treated in our country. It is not the American way. I think if you keep your faith strong and pray often that God or Allah will make it happen for you. God speed, friend. Tina, Houston, Texas
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Terrorists are killing innocent Iraqis.  They want to have an Islamic empire where they rule.  Some intelligent Iraqis know the USA want to help them have a government with freedom and justice for the people.  That means religious freedom also.  In Islam there is no freedom for other faiths.  Other faiths get seriously persecuted.  \n\nThe USA is not killing the innocent.  If USA military does,  has to go to US court, decision is made if guilty or not guilty.  Just like if any one else murders someone.\n\nWe will win the war on terrorism.  The terrorists are the killers of innocent to terrorize the public to manipulate to control.  To a terrorists, it is okay to kill if it's for the cause of Islam.  Some Muslim people aren't Muslim enough or they're friend of US or they're children of an enemy of Islam.  If you don't convert or conform to Islam, then you're an enemy of Islam.  The only innocent Muslim is one who is one by the letter.  Basically, not one is that Muslim perfect.  Also,You have to deny Jesus the Son of God and deny that He died on the cross for your sins if you want to convert to Islam.
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Thank you for sharing this event. I was touched by your experience.\n\nI have come across the life-stories of many Muslims in particular who saw visions of Jesus Christ, and ultimately committed their lives to Christ.\n\nMany people from other religions as well are coming to Christ (some through such visions).\n\nE.g., see \nhttp://www.godsci.org/gs/chri/testimony/00.html\n\nCordially,\nJohn
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I think you are fighting for your mother, your sister and your girlfriend/wife. You are fighting for your children or other children. You are America and you are fighting to keep us free. The ones that protest the war and dishonor our fighting men and women would be the first ones to complain about wearing burkas and turbans. Thank you for your sacrifice. Be Safe.\n\nI am a 46 yr old mother of 3, stepmother to 3 more and grandmother to 5. I have 7 family members that have been in Afghanistan and Iraq, I live in a "red" state , I have no religion and I am republican. But, I do not think that should matter. What should matter is that people should respect you for what you are doing, even if they don't agree with war.
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that is hoping for to much, my man is deploying in march, and 3 other neighbors in may 2007 all in different units. this wont happen until a vote is cast on a specific date etc... however how about pray for the safety of our troops more? that is always appreciated, even by the people who dont believe in God. (sorry)
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Would the Nazi party been allowed in the U.S. during WWII? If you read about what people are doing to innocent women and children in places like Algeria, Sudan, Indonesia in the name of Islam(cutting the throats of whole families if they don't observe Islam as devoutly as they should, burn torture to enslaved christian children if they refuse to learn Islam, etc....) Ask yourself, "Do I want that to happen here next?"
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Mav sweetie take it from a man who knows what he's talking about.\n\nregardless of the (minor) religious difference Sunnis and Shiites lived together in peace for centuries.\nit wasn't until the invasion of Iraq when hell broke loose. at first, the Iraqis rejoiced when the US military over thrown the Ba'th regime of Saddam Hussein.\n\nnow we have the Iraqi people (Sunnis and Shiites) and Al Qaida (foreign fighters from all over the Mideast and mostly Sunnis) in Iraq right.\nAl Qaida in Iraq are committed to fight the Americans in Iraq to the bitter end until we either get out or get killed. that's how they think.\n\nafter the first few months the majority of the Iraqis who "rejoiced" when Saddam was caught, started to get tired of the US occupation and the militias started to grow. \nin the beginning there was no fighting between Shiites and Sunnis at all. all the fighting was basically against the US and UK. Sunni  Iraqis who wanted to get involved in this joined Al Qaida (foreign Arabs) and Shiites Iraqis joined Al Mahdi Army in Baghdad's Sadr city.\nnow this Mahdi militia was showing our troops hell until the US Army had to make a truce with their leader Muqtada Al Sadr and promised him that the new regime will be controlled by Shiites instead Sunnis who ruled Iraq for many many years under Saddam's regime.\n\nSunnis see this as treason and therefore justify killing the "traitors". they started bombing Shiite neighborhoods, mosques, and markets.\nbottom line is our military is some what responsible for all the sectarian violence between Sunnis and Shiites. \n\nin my opinion both Shiites and Sunnis who do kill innocent people for no reason other than being Sunni or Shiites (civilians) are vicious animals and don't deserve to breath. \nunfortunately the civil war has erupted and there's nothing we can do to stop it. \nmark my words. this current regime will not last for too long.\n\nit's a sad sad situation Mav :o(
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I commend you for taking a stand and letting all the Muslims on the site know how you feel. I want to assure you (and them) that there are many many of us who feel the same way. I live in Toronto Canada and especially in the area I live in there is about a forty percent Muslim population. I don't even think of them as Muslims-I see them just as people-as myself or any other person. I was raised to respect all people regardless of their Religion, the colour of the skin, their Nationality or personal beliefs. The gym I attend only allows women and has screen to protect the Muslim womens privacy from men who may walk in. I've been very happy with that as tolerance and respect promote peace and harmony. I have seen many Christian radicals/extremists (I am Christian) and I can tell you that Muslims believe in peace and in giving back some of their riches/gains. They are such respectable people it's a shame the bad reputation they have now because of a few deranged Terrorists. Hopefully people like you will continue to speak out and make them feel liked and accepted. Fortunately one of the good things I can say about Toronto is we learn tolerance and acceptance because we are such a melting pot of different cultures. Ok I'm going to sign off now because my fingers are starting to hurt lol but if even one Muslim reads this and feels better then I'm glad I made the effort to type it!!! ☺
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These people who claim to be Christians and are using the funerals as a way to draw attention to their misguided cause,need to go home and read the right bible.No where does it say God punishes the warriors/defenders of the innocent in this way.\n As a nation ,we have the finest people in uniform.We need to all keep in mind they are people just like us...except they have the courage and gusts to go where they do.. to face the possibility of always being in harms way.\n They even have told me,they have decided to serve so this nation can be free to express their opinions,right or wrong.Amazing they are still able to hear nitwits like these cold hearted protesters,and still say "I do what I do so they can have that freedom">Not many would be willing to die for their "enemies".\n They used to call you a "Commie" or "Benedict Arnold" for speaking such trash & behaving in such a ludcrious way.\n Maybe these people should keep in mind,this is s jihad/holy war...and God never said a nation couldn't defend itself and honors a nation that stands for the weaker ones.It is NOT about oil...the musliums declared a "holy war" back in the late 70's.A bit of real history for those who flunked it in school.\nThanks to all our troops...you are all heros & many here are pulling for you.Come home safely & qucikly so we can show you how much REAL AMERICANS DO HONOR  YOU & are very grateful for what you give up!!!\n *** FREEDOM IS NOT FREE***... \n Any of you who would enjoy a letter or package can sign up for someone here to adopt you at <adoptaussoldier.org>.There are many here who would love to keep your spirits up...don't be shy..we've adopted 4 soldiers,and enjoy knowing we have a small part in making their day a bit brighter...for those who want to adopt a soldier,you can also go to this site...\nGod bless our noble troops,past & present !!!!