fringe that continually denounce the decadence, sexuality, etc. found in Western culture (and I'll even agree that there sure is much of both) often seem to have the goal of gaining what seems like riches, sexual excesses (40 virgins??), etc. by becoming martyrs through acts of extremism. I admit I know very little about Islam and I honestly don't mean to offend members of this faith; it's just the extremist fringe always seemed to be a paradox for me (denouncing the immorality, overt sexuality, material excesses,etc found in Western culture and yet hoping martyrdom will bring them women, riches, etc- furthermore trying to achieve this by committing an immoral act of murder). Moslems (Muslims) in particular, could you please respond? Maybe I'm totally mistaken; what "rewards" are these martyrs supposed to gain? I know the vast majority of Moslems are good, peaceful people and please take this opportunity to discuss any other stereotypes (Western) society seems to have about Islam.
2006-10-02
15:07:57
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