In World Cultures, we are learning about Islam. The teacher teaches honestly and positively. My friends who sits next to this boy are telling me some comments that he says to his friend. Yesterday, he said Islam is stupid and today he said I hate muslims. His friend does not agree with him but does not defy him either. I was not actually too saddened by his comments because I am used to racists but that doesn't mean I'm not going to talk to him. He dares not say anything when I'm around, though, so it shows that he is a bit of a coward. I'm thinking that I just ask why he feels that way and why he judges me and the peace-loving muslims based on the crazy terrorists 4,000 miles away and that I have absolutely no problem with Christians and Jews. My best friends are of those faiths. I'm sure he will deny it. Still, what do you think I should tell him?
Thanks
2006-11-09 07:59:22 · 13 answers · asked by dreams 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Why don't you ask the class what questions they have about Muslims, and ask your teacher if you can answer them?
What I'm trying to say, is confront him in class w/o him knowing what you're trying to do.
2006-11-09 08:03:55 · answer #1 · answered by cherriblozomsakura 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I can't help thinking your friends who tell you his comments are stirring up sh*t. Perhaps tell them that you don't want to hear any more of the student's ignorance repeated to you.
I don't know whether you'd do any good trying to talk to him. It might embarrass him into shutting up, at least, so maybe it is the right thing to do.
I'm inclined to think that it will be counter-productive.
You can't force a closed mind open. It's really up to him.
The purpose of the class (and therefore, the teacher's main purpose) is to combat this very thing, but apparently the teacher doesn't know of the comments. Perhaps informing the teacher would be good.
I did give a thumbs up to the person who said you should offer to answer questions about Islam (which, I gather, is your faith). Maybe that would be a good move.
You may just need to leave things alone and hope (or pray, perhaps) the freak gets a clue some day -- and tell your friends you really don't want to hear about it, you know there are a lot of ignorant people, but it does no good to anyone to keep telling you the specifics.
2006-11-09 14:10:23 · answer #2 · answered by tehabwa 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-10 06:00:02 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
People like that are best dealt with like an immature child, because at heart that is what they are. If he makes any snide comments just try to show him how stupid he sounds when he just spouts of opinions that have no basis in reality. Be condescending, tell him to grow up and get a life...
2006-11-09 08:18:59 · answer #4 · answered by Shinkirou Hasukage 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure how to deal with it, but I'll tell you this much. Some people don't realize/know any better and say hurtful things. Some people are just ignorant and think they are above "politeness" It's good that you realize not everyone is so close minded and keep up your open mindeness.
2006-11-09 08:04:34 · answer #5 · answered by Marie 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First off, Islam is a religion, not a race, so it isn't racist. Secondly, confronting him will just get him ticked, it won't make him suddenly become open minded. The best thing to do is ignore him.
2006-11-09 08:05:03 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Just tell him that he does not have to accept their beliefs as his own. I don't, and I respect them because that's the right thing to do. And tell him to stop hating Muslims, because that's just not right. Not all of them are crazy; many are decent.
2006-11-09 08:02:40 · answer #7 · answered by . 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
hopefully, he will meet more and more true Muslims, and maybe then he'll open his eyes.
One of my best friends in high school was very homophobic. A year or two after HS, his new best friend was gay, and he'd learned to overcome his intolerance.
2006-11-09 08:03:30 · answer #8 · answered by kent_shakespear 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
He shouldn't be saying those things in class when others can hear, I'm sure it will get him in trouble. Otherwise, ignore him, because you can't change him.
2006-11-09 08:02:30 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do not be upset sweety, be proud of your believe and just remember that some non-believers will do so, as it is mentioned in Holly Quran and you are not going to be harmed.
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What to do????
IGNORANCE, is killing believe it or not, if you talk to him or show that you are affected he will be happy, but ignorance is the cure.
2006-11-09 08:22:34 · answer #10 · answered by zajil 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋