Thursday, November 1, 2007

Understanding Things We Americans Apparently Cannot

I've seen a ton of these types of questions.
"What is it with Islam condemning homosexuality? Why do they wear those stupid headscarves? What a bunch of losers! Get your @$$es out of the dark ages"
Wooow. That's awfully..well, pathetic and ignorant, in my eyes.
I don't think people even bother to think that a majority of people who are Muslim come from a culture different than that of America's.
Not only that, but we, as a country, condemn homosexuality! Apparently, the Bible is against it as well!
We are a bunch of hypocrites. We condemn other countries, cultures, or religions, yet we refuse to turn around and do the same for ourselves- especially when it comes to the United States of America. Now, granted, I love it here in the USA. But we are definately NOT the greatest country out there, especially if you compare ourselves to Europe.
We are completely ignorant and intolerant of anything different. "Gasp! She's wearing a headscarf? What IS this?" Hmm..maybe she's chosing to wear it. Heck, when I convert, you may just see me wearing a hijab.
If you want to know why they do this stuff, or that for some odd reason [sarcasm] there are cultures and ideas other than those of America, educate yourself. And not with biased stuff saying "Islam is bad, it advocates terrorism," etc. etc. etc. Use something completely unbiased. I'm not suggesting Wikipedia, either, considering basically anyone can go on there and edit and fool around. Get something from a RELIABLE source!
Before you condemn a people or lifestyle you don't even know, take a hard look at your own religion or even country. You'd be surprised.

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