why american & eropian atack my religon ISLAM ???
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Whats that got to do with computing???\n\nIf islam is such a peaceful religion answer this, look at this video clip\n\nwww.dumpalink.com/media/114370854/Iranian_Boy_Has_His_Arm_Run_Over_For_Stealing
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Hi,\nI'm glad to get the opportunity to help you understand this situation.\n\nWhat happened to you is indeed very strange, from the books offered, the itch, the sore and the whole rest ot it.\n\nThe question here is: What does that person has to do with Islam? what does his reaction has to do too? As well as his behaviour to you and the kids? \n\nI studied Islam as a subject and can tell you that you have been very unfortunate to fall on a person that showed you a wrong image of a great religion.\n\nYour case is just one that could also happen to a muslim while visiting a christian family, isn't it?\n\nIslam is nothing of what you saw and heard!\n\nIt's very unfortunate when a person without or with only a little Islamic academic background try to call people to conversion...\n\nWould you care to read the following:\n\nFr. Theodore Pulcini, a priest of the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America, is Assistant Professor of Religion at Dickinson College, Carlisle, PA 17013. His articles have appeared in Diakonia, The Journal of Ecumenical Studies, Church Divinity, Commonweal, and St. Vladimir's Theological Quarterly. His essay is reprinted from New Theology Review. \n\n\nMuslims now constitute a significant minority in Western countries, most notably France, Britain, Germany, Canada, and the United States. Consequently, those in the West engaged in theological discourse and pastoral work can no longer consign Islam to the outer limits of their universe of religious concerns. Islam is no longer just "over there," an exotic feature of distant cultures; it is a well-established component of our own religious landscape and deserves attention from all who work to further the Reign of God in our culture. \nHaving taught courses in Islamic civilization as part of the religious studies curriculum at both secular and church-related institutions, I can give ample testimony to the antagonistic images of Islam obtaining in, and actively perpetuated by, many Western circles. In some cases, it is alarmism that fuels the antagonism ("Muslims are taking over the world!"); in others, the indignation of post-modern Westerners who resent the very existence of a powerful religious tradition which seems to foster "unenlightened" values ("Islam is intolerant, it oppresses women, etc."). It is a situation fraught with the real possibility of bigotry and violence.\n\nAs "people of religion," we can be particularly effective in shaping religious sentiment toward Muslims in our society. We can either stoke the fires of antagonism, feeding into the dominant societal trend of "demonizing" Islam and Muslims; or we can fight those fires, challenging people to come to a well-informed, balanced appreciation of this "other" in our midst. Most of us, I assume, would affirm the desirability of the latter option. I would like to offer a few suggestions as to how that option might be realized.\n\nFirst, expose the caricatures -- both our own and those of others. Such caricatures are usually based on the assumption that Islam is monolithic and that Muslim communities are homogeneous. Both assumptions are false. Just as there are many "Christianities," there are many "Islams" and most have very little to do with "Islamism," that militant, extremist fringe of Islam which, despite its claim to "traditionalism," actually violates such perennial Islamic values as tolerance, forbearance, hospitality, and broad-mindedness. A number of excellent resources can help you in this process -- see the attached reading list. All the recommended authors are Christians who have done much to dispel the rampant misinformation concerning Islam.\n\nSecond, reflect on what underlies our tendency to caricature Islam. Many in the Christian world have thrown themselves headlong into the process of challenging the traditional shape of our society an
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sounds like you are annoyed from ppl trying to convert you...\n\nhehe... \nthats just the nature of all religions... they try to invite people.. but alot of people do not know how to do this and they tend to offend or persecute...
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Good Lord! Another "attack" on Americans! If we are as awful as these people seem to think, than why do so many people want to immigrate here? People from other countries need to realize that they don't KNOW what Americans are like, they just hear media propaganda as to what we are really like. It is ignorant to believe everything you hear or read. Not everything is 100% truthful. It is also ignorant to assume that you know exactly what Americans or any other foreign person is like. My entire family has raised their children to treat ALL people with respect until they do something to lose that respect. I have always treated my parents with respect, and my parents treated their parents with respect etc. All the children in my family treat their parents with respect. I don't know where you got your ridiculous information from, but not ALL American kids treat their parents with disrespect. I am sure not ALL Muslim kids treat their parents with respect either. \n\nk.m.
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as a muslim , i tell u that we donot hate america but we hate the american outdoor policy, invasions, setting up wars every where , supporting israeli war machine which kills   kids and unarmed people(see what is going to happen a few days later) , plus america support and protect the non_democratic regimes in arab and muslim countries(most of them) agianst their people with arms and international cover and at last i tell u that no-one knows everything    \nso try to look to the world +ve look and they will look the same to u.............\n                                                                  your brother in islam
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Because ignorancy is the reason, they don't realize that pointing the finger to the west is not any way solving the problem that they have with us if anything it only antagonizes us to a point where we want to beat the heck out of them. But you have to understand if there clerics aren't trying to teach them anything different how would you expect the people to be any different. So they feel by burning the American flag is a good thing. Something else I should mention, There society is all messed up simply because they have religious fundamentalist that are to me nothing but radicals that are teaching the word of the Quran wrong and twisting it to there own personal gain. Anytime they do that you have radical exstremist that follow along with the belief that it is right. They choose to blame the Americans because out of ignorance they are not willing to put the blame where it really belongs and it is with them. But as you see none of them are willing to do that but they are quick to blame the West for any and everything that goes on with there society. What I want to know is when do they really wake up and see what they are doing to there people because all they are doing is confusing them where they don't know what is right from what is wrong. And when is the Islamic clerics and leaders are going to start teaching good instead of hate to the extremist? I guess when God comes and wipe the real infedels from the face of the earth.
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Your request will be granted. You are not alone. Many people believe that Islam has been incorrectly portrayed and stereotyped. Even in America, there are many who support you. Do not feel alone.\n\nAmon kaj gxojon
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Study our recent U.S. history (20 years) and you will discover that more than 95% of our terrorist attacks and wars are against Muslims, and that they are the instigators of such activities.\n\nOR -\n\nStudy religion.  What are the Muslim faith doctrines ... OOPS!  "Death to all infidels!!!" (you are an infidel if you are not a muslim).\n\nNot all religions preach violence; you mentioned Christianity in your question, as I understand it christians preach peace, hope and love.\n\nOR -\n\nStudy Ancient History.  As far back as you would care to travel in time you will find the muslims at the heart of conflict from their very inception as a family, then tribe, then nation, then world religion.\n\nOR -\n\nStudy sociology.  Muslims view of life does understand that what you 'believe is true, is true' regardless of how other individuals or nations regard truth.  The driving force in Muslims lives is their religion because they clearly see that it is their belives that give meaning to life (and direction for their life choices).\n\nMeet a devote muslim and you will meet a person that has NO tolerance for anyone who does not believe exactly as they do. \n\nThis is true of very few of the 5000+ religions in the world.\n\nIn my opinion, muslims are just like you and me (hopefully), individulas that in the U.S. have the right to their thoughts and beliefs as long as they are not hurting others.  BUT therein lies the problem.\n\nThe scottish have a saying "Fool me once, shame on you.  Fool me twice, shame on me."\n\nWhy are people racist . . .
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You and your site are full of bullsh*t... people these statements where not in the Quran and you should check other sites for the correct info about Islam.... not some fag who is bored and is trying to insult Islam in any way possible
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I feel like people are always judging me.  Most of the people don't understand Islam, or they hate it, because they don't know anything about it exept lies that they hear from friends and family, well some do understand Islam, and are not told lies, but that's a very few of them.  Most people can't even tell where i'm from, and they can't tell my religion until I tell them, and when I do they're just like "ohhhh, cool", but a few days later they act differently around me, and ask me many questions about Islam, which is great, but when I answer them, they always ask why?, what's allah, why don't you belive in God and instead believe in allah????  Most people just don't understand it,and just like to judge Islam, by what happend on 9-11, and I had one person even ask me if Bin Ladin was my cousin...which is pretty funny because it's such a dumb question.  I  just think that there are a few conflicts, but I didn't have that many problems with being Muslim in the US.\n\nWhat about you?
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America? Seriously? go tell an Iranian to talk bad against his country and see what happens. America? arrogant? hmmmmm.....did you read the headlines last week when in afghanistan a man that once belived in Islam converted to Chrisitianity was put on trial with a possible death sentance? He was going to be killed for beliveing in the religion of his choice!!!!!! Yet in this God awful and arrogant self obsessed county of ours this same man can believe in anything he wants and still not be persacuted (sic). yeah, america is arrogant. give me a break. believe in who you want is our stupid arrogant freedom. america is so dumb for letting say what you want. it sucks so bad that we are not oppressed by any single religion or faith. it is just so freaking horrible that we can turn on the tv or radio and listen the crap that we want to. yeah, this country is arrogant and I am damned proud that my best friend died at my side giving you the the right to say that this country is self obsessed.
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I don't think you're missing anything at all.  I'm a Christian and I think the mixture of religions is what makes America, America!  I don't know what you were watching on TV, but I agree that they are hypocrites.
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Islam itself is an aggressive religion. It feeds on anger and percieved injustice. The only thing it has any respect for is strength. That is why we need to support our President and show Islam that American has some real teeth and we will smoke you if you mess with us.
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Dear Readers,\n\nTo start off with it is definetly incorrect and inhumane to judge any individual in accordance to a particular religion regardless of his identity i.e. his name may indicate he is a muslim or he himself may be stating that he is a muslim. Its just like, you have to assess the two or more entities before you reach a conclusion. \n\nTherefore, people! before judging what Islam is and the way it is being portrayed in this world throughout via these so called "jihadists or extremists" is ofcourse not the actual image that Islam shows and hence, whoever blames Islam for the actions should first investigate what Islam actually is rather then jumping off to ridiculous conclusions!!!\n\nIslam on the other hand, is a religion of peace and stability that focuses on a total submission to God and his messengers whose guidings would lead us to the straight path should we follow them and not only that, It encourages respect and dignity to other people who believe in different religions, Islam also encourages keeping good relations with family, friends and other beings around one muslim therefore how can someone claim to be a jihadist while he bombs innocent civilians and kill them. I would encourage readers to read more about islam, the holy book of quran and about messengers.\n\nComing in regards to Osama Bin Laden, I personally believe its a make up by the US Government by which they themselves fund em and start em off whereafter when they the US see that the group have been self established and are creating much known violence and supposing to "threat" the US - they then start attacking them and doing things we have seen in Afganistan and Iraq. Basically all this is a fuss created by US and the zionists and nothing else! - To sum up, Bin Laden does NOT represent Islam in any possible way instead he is a mentally retard who doesnt know what he is upto [if he ever existed that is!]\n\nAlthough i have to say the american people and the israel civilians are just as human as anybody who believe in peace and security. Its just the high level govermental personnel who are creating problems due to their power hunger and world domination.\n\nGod Save Us All!\n\nPeace!
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You're preaching to the chorus my man.  If you want the west to accept Islam then you have to convince the dangerous radicals that Islam is a religion of peace.  Don't tell us, tell them.  The only thing we care about is not being blown up.
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I think it's because people see you as "different". I assume you are an American, and I'm sure you know how Americans are to people to don't "conform" to the rest of the society at large.\nSome women are even jealous that you dare to dress differently yet adhere to your own values, like she thinks, "Who does this woman think she is? She thinks she's so precious?!" because she's conforming as she thinks its the only way, not strong enough to break out and actually follow what she might actually want to do (it could be even dressing as modestly as you do! You never know!).\n\nI'm a virgin. And when I'm asked by a few female aquaintances of mine once I just gave it to them straight and said I didn't have a boyfriend, never had one, and I have a fiance instead whom I've never dated but am engaged to!\nI saw this flash cross one of the girls' eyes and she went on this attack on me on how my fiance must be having sex behind my back and how I'm so stupid to not go out and 'have fun'.( have sex, meaning.)\nMy fiance is Muslim and I'm also reading up on the religion - not for his sake but for mine. I've always had been spiritual since young, searching for God, and I feel the time is near, to choose.\n\n\nI smiled at her when she said that because I knew she was jealous I didn't conform. I did what I wanted and believed in because I knew this was what I wanted, what I'm supposed to do. I believe my fiance is a virgin as well because he is a devout Muslim and he's never ever LOOKED at another girl with eyes of lust. In fact he's very shy around girls. \nI knew she was jealous that I felt my body and my virtue was precious. She was thinking, who does this girl think she is?! Does she think she is better than us?!\nNo, I don't think that. I think that I will go through great lengths to protect and follow what I believe in, even if it meant these people not being my friends again or leaving my fiance if he ever insisted or threatened me for sex before marriage. But thank God, he is a very patient, loving and respectful man.\nIf I ever converted to Islam (I know Muslims believe that everyone is Muslim by birth so if you convert it's actually termed as 'revert', but I'm not Muslim yet!) I'd be wearing what you wear as well, a Niqab.\nDon't be afraid or intimidated by other's jealousy or intimidation of you daring to be a non-conformist in your society to follow what you truly believe in! Because at the end it will be you who stands in the Day of Judgement and not them! If you do anything, let it be praying to God that they realise the virtue of modesty and religion and join you in your quest for religion!
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I think that many of us are interested in learning about other cultures and religions, but few of us have time or passion enough for classes.  I think that is why this venue is so popular.  By talking to people from different faiths and cultures you can see different sides of the same issue.\n\nIt is true, that we know very little of Islam here (USA) - and while I am interested, I get the most out of the conversational answers than the 'teachy preachy" ones.  I am very happy in my own Faith and am not looking to convert, but I am always happy to discuss ideas and learn a dfferent point of view.\n\nThank you so much for taking the time to state (and I imagine, restate) your point of view and for trying to help us all to learn more about your faith.  I am sure that it is as beautiful and beneficial as a faith can be, and I am looking forward to learning more about it.\n\nPeace!