I think your comments are well considered, and actually reflect alot of what was said on this blog earlier, but I also think you should not be so negative in your forecast.
Islam and the relationship it has with the West is far more complicated and hopeful, IMO, than you suggest. There are lots of facts and figures to support that. People moan and gripe about evil America, yada yada…but the vast majority of Muslims in America live happy, full lives. Better than what they had (or they would not stay).
Conservative America is a very loud minority of people with an agenda that currently requires a villian. That role is currently filled by Muslims. It was Russians and Commies. It will be something else in a decade. Try to see past the bunker mentality. Conservative don’t need to receive an answer for all their questions. Eff them.
The majority of Westerners are curious about Islam and want to know the highlights. Who was he? Why did he marry all those women? Was he a warrior? Who did he love? How did he die?
Muslims are more likely to bitch and moan about Sunni or Shia or ______ perspective not being added or accurately portrayed. Not a showstopper.
Now is a great time to teach the West about the highlights of Islam and not worry about the particulars. Not enough people care.
null 9:03 am on November 4, 2009 Permalink |
Good article. Crazy comments, as per usual.
Buzz 1:37 pm on November 4, 2009 Permalink |
I think your comments are well considered, and actually reflect alot of what was said on this blog earlier, but I also think you should not be so negative in your forecast.
Islam and the relationship it has with the West is far more complicated and hopeful, IMO, than you suggest. There are lots of facts and figures to support that. People moan and gripe about evil America, yada yada…but the vast majority of Muslims in America live happy, full lives. Better than what they had (or they would not stay).
Conservative America is a very loud minority of people with an agenda that currently requires a villian. That role is currently filled by Muslims. It was Russians and Commies. It will be something else in a decade. Try to see past the bunker mentality. Conservative don’t need to receive an answer for all their questions. Eff them.
The majority of Westerners are curious about Islam and want to know the highlights. Who was he? Why did he marry all those women? Was he a warrior? Who did he love? How did he die?
Muslims are more likely to bitch and moan about Sunni or Shia or ______ perspective not being added or accurately portrayed. Not a showstopper.
Now is a great time to teach the West about the highlights of Islam and not worry about the particulars. Not enough people care.