I have every bit respect for Islam, but this is something that is so odd in the 21st century. I am not talking about liberal Muslims or Extremists, but everyday Muslims, from all walks of life. It's one thing to be proud of your race, culture, religion, but it's quite offensive to others when you try to impose your views on them. I once met a gentleman from an Arab country. He was very well-mannered, and his wife and kids were nice too. But, all through our dinner conversation, the family kept repeating the same subject, "Why don't you convert to Islam?" I tried to politely change the topic, but I didn't want to offend them. Although I had a very secular upbringing and was flexible enough to accommodate most ideas, I had to sit through an uneasy conversation. I didn't know how to react when they said, "You are such a nice person. THEN, why don't you become Muslim?" Well, can't non-Muslims be nice too? Do they all have to go to HELL? Isn't it time for reform in Quran interpretations?
2006-09-09
02:12:44
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