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<blockquote data-quote="Mudpuppy" data-source="post: 9568" data-attributes="member: 134"><p><strong>Islam</strong></p><p></p><p>I've been in the Middle East for extended periods of time...some for work and some for pleasure and I can tell you that even though Islam is practiced differently in Saudi then in Egypt then in New Jersey. It isn't fair to lump all Muslims into one hand basket. Egyptians are the kindest, most generous and fevrent praying (how many here pray 5 times a day on their knees?) people I have met. They also treat their women like queens and their women, while not having as many rights as American women, have rights nonetheless. The people in that country, while having gripes against American policies, had no complaints about Americans themselves. They were able to differentiate between the two. They have a good work ethic, wonderful family values and are very compassionate to people and animals.</p><p></p><p>Upon further study of Islam from books (instead of first hand experience) I found it difficult to believe the genesis of the Koran. It seemed to be copied from the Old Testament and not really any direct revelations. It almost felt as if the people were saying to the Jews and Christians, "Why should you guys have all the attention from God and so forth? We will create our own". </p><p></p><p>Then when I returned back from the state, I noticed a RADICAL difference in the Islam practiced in the states and that from the middle east. It's very Americanized over here and the rules bent in almost every direction.</p><p></p><p>One final note, radical Islam is no different than Fundamentalist Christianity (or the same in similar religions--they all have them). Not all Muslims are radical. Not all Christians are fundamentalists Waco types. Before throwing the baby out with the bath water, consider that almost every religion has a kernel of truth in it. Maybe what is best is to step back from your own ego for a second and challenge yourself to see what good you can find in others and their beliefs instead of how many faults can be found. Keep an open mind and expand your own vision...that's what growth is all about.....and isn't that one of the many reasons we are here? <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite38" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Mudpuppy, post: 9568, member: 134"] [b]Islam[/b] I've been in the Middle East for extended periods of time...some for work and some for pleasure and I can tell you that even though Islam is practiced differently in Saudi then in Egypt then in New Jersey. It isn't fair to lump all Muslims into one hand basket. Egyptians are the kindest, most generous and fevrent praying (how many here pray 5 times a day on their knees?) people I have met. They also treat their women like queens and their women, while not having as many rights as American women, have rights nonetheless. The people in that country, while having gripes against American policies, had no complaints about Americans themselves. They were able to differentiate between the two. They have a good work ethic, wonderful family values and are very compassionate to people and animals. Upon further study of Islam from books (instead of first hand experience) I found it difficult to believe the genesis of the Koran. It seemed to be copied from the Old Testament and not really any direct revelations. It almost felt as if the people were saying to the Jews and Christians, "Why should you guys have all the attention from God and so forth? We will create our own". Then when I returned back from the state, I noticed a RADICAL difference in the Islam practiced in the states and that from the middle east. It's very Americanized over here and the rules bent in almost every direction. One final note, radical Islam is no different than Fundamentalist Christianity (or the same in similar religions--they all have them). Not all Muslims are radical. Not all Christians are fundamentalists Waco types. Before throwing the baby out with the bath water, consider that almost every religion has a kernel of truth in it. Maybe what is best is to step back from your own ego for a second and challenge yourself to see what good you can find in others and their beliefs instead of how many faults can be found. Keep an open mind and expand your own vision...that's what growth is all about.....and isn't that one of the many reasons we are here? :) [/QUOTE]
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