I wish my friends would not refer to Christians as Western Thugs,?

Question

it is provocative and uncharitable, what should I do

salaam alaykum

Answer 1

Gosh are you really a Muslim - I thought they all hated us and wanted to make us change religion!

Answer 2

To start with I'd stop calling them friends and then ask them why they're happy to live in a Christian, Western Thugs country complete with Western Thugs rights such as free education and healthcare, clean water, uncorrupt police and courts. The right to follow your own, albeit insular, religion and more over a Thugs country where you won't be whipped or imprisoned for slagging off the nation or it's leaders that you live in.

If that fails send them my way and I'll introduce them to some real thugs or direct them to the nearest airport so they can go to a "Peaceful, civilized" muslim country. Oh sorry they don't exist do they.

Fifty years ago your "friends" would be hung for treason, think about that.

Answer 3

It might be best to find new friends (of course that depends on whether you like them at all or not)! I know it might be hard if you are expected to "hang out" with particular people but remember that it is your life and you should share it with those you love. Don't feel forced to spend your time with anyone you don't want to. If they are nice people apart from what you have told us then remind them that if not all muslims are terrorists, Why do they think all christians are thugs? These things work both ways and noone should ever be catorgarised in this way. Hope this helps! Xx

Answer 4

If all your friends feel this way, it gives the lie to statements that only a small minority of Muslims are opposed to us Christians. The people of the UK and many countries in the EU, have allowed your religion to be practised here, and also allowed Muslim schools and communities to develop- often to the disadvantage of existing inhabitants. There is a deep groundswell of opposition to Islam throughout the EU, as my recent visits to Spain and Germany have shown me. It is time for your community to get a grip on these extremists - only your own leaders understand the situation properly. Otherwise, I fear that Christians and others are likely to rise up in force and destroy you all.

Answer 5

Unfortunately this is the world we live in today! I understand but I am more worried about what they are calling the Muslims these day's I think THAT IS provocation and pure ignorance!!!!

Answer 6

I think the best thing is to say nothing, as some religions are control freaks and you might get into trouble by defending another one. I know it is a whimp answer, but measure out if they are really likely to acknowledge your comments.

Answer 7

You might want to point out their narrow-mindedness in a charitable way, but the best thing is to ignore stupidity. I have to do the same with my friends banging on about Muslims being terrorists. I have to ignore it, or I get frustrated and upset. Ignorance is truly global.

Answer 8

I am surprised it upsets you! Why? Christian bashing is what Jesus told us to expect if we followed him! If they kicked and spat at our God why should we be any different!

I thought Muslims hated Christians because of the trinity and our belief that Jesus is God. I thought it was so blasphemous to Muslims ears that you would all see us as bad and evil. I would love to know why you wish to defend Christians. Thanks, thats pretty cool of you!

If my Friends upset me I tell them politely and explain why I am hurt. If they do not care that I am hurting then they are not the right friends for me.

Answer 9

“Continue putting up with one another and forgiving one another freely.”—COLOSSIANS 3:13.

“LORD, how many times is my brother to sin against me and am I to forgive him? Up to seven times?” (Matthew 18:21) Peter may have thought he was being very generous with his suggestion. At the time, rabbinic tradition said that one should not extend forgiveness more than three times for the same offense. Imagine Peter’s surprise, then, when Jesus replied: “I say to you, not, Up to seven times, but, Up to seventy-seven times”! (Matthew 18:22) The repetition of seven was equivalent to saying “indefinitely.” In Jesus’ view, there is virtually no limit to the number of times a person should forgive others.

Applying that counsel, however, is not always easy. Who of us has not felt the sting of unfair injury? Perhaps someone you trusted betrayed a confidence. (Proverbs 11:13) The thoughtless remarks of a close friend may have ‘stabbed you like a sword.’ (Proverbs 12:18) Abusive treatment from someone you loved or trusted may have caused deep wounds. When such things happen, our natural reaction may be to feel angry. We may be inclined to stop speaking to the offender, avoiding him altogether if possible. Forgiving him, it may seem, would allow him to get away with hurting us. Yet, by nurturing resentment, we end up hurting ourselves.

Jesus therefore teaches us to forgive—“up to seventy-seven times.” Surely his teachings would never work to our harm. Everything he taught originated with Almighty God, ‘the One teaching us to benefit ourselves.’ (Isaiah 48:17; John 7:16, 17) Logically, it must be in our best interests to forgive others

Answer 10

I agree. How would they like it if they were referred to as suicide bombers just because they are Muslims ?

Mind you, some "so-called" Christians are Western Thugs.

Answer 11

Tell them that if they choose to accept the hospitality of a country, they could at least be polite about its people.