I’m married to a Muslim man who's from Africa. I recently was at the video store and decided to rent United 93. He stated that he DID NOT want to view the movie. He loves action/violience so I know that's not the problem. He claims that the terrorist were "bad people" but he's never been outraged or anything by what occured on 9/11...so...? This is starting to bother me. Anyway, if you were in my situation how would you perceive his resistance to viewing this film?
2006-11-23 02:27:47 · 15 answers · asked by Jackie 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
Speaking as a woman myself...my advice is:
Don't air your dirty laundry
Don't watch a movie that will offend your spouse
Would you like to watch a "taliban" movie about how American destroyed their citizens?
Sweetheart...put yourself in his shoes!
2006-11-23 02:34:02 · answer #1 · answered by SmartAss 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I think that he that his sympathies lie with the culprits in the movie and that if you didn't think so also, you wouldn't be asking the question.
He might claim that the terrorists are "bad people," but when that's actually shown to be true, he resents it being exposed and doesn't appreciate the portrayal that's being done about his brethren.
If he's never been outraged about 9/11, what does that tell you, and what does it tell others, including those liberals below who are eager as usual to jump in and excuse the Muslims?
Look at Pedro's answer, compared to what you said. How could he be ashamed about what fellow Muslims did, yet never express any outrage about 9/11?
I think he's really showing where he's coming from.
Jackie, like any other issue that comes up in marriage, I think you need to bring it out in the open and talk with him about it. Otherwise, it will always bother you.
2006-11-23 10:31:19 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 2⤋
He just doesn't like to see how Muslims are portrayed by Hollywood and the media. Muslims who are bad and are willing to kill others are always shown on the TV or the theatre, but Muslims who speak of peace and justice aren't shown.
And now many westerners say that Muslims don't condemn terrorism, which they do - even before 9/11.
2006-11-25 22:14:46 · answer #3 · answered by farhansallehin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Force him to watch it. If he wasn't outraged by 9/11 he is definitely NOT an American and is probably a Sleeper Cell!
Rent a movie called, "Sleeping with the Sleeper Cell", immediately!
2006-11-23 11:11:54 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Maybe he doesn't want to watch anything that says anything negative about his religion, his spirituality, or Allah. All of the 9/11 coverage and stories have made ALL of Islaam look like terrorists. As a Christian(not that I'm a good Christian by any means), there are movies I don't want to watch, simply because they say terrible things about Christ. I read Da Vinci Code, and I will not go see the movie.
I wouldn't percieve his resistance as anything but him not wanting to watch it. Don't read into it.
Who knows what's going on in his head? Have you actually asked him why he doesn't want to watch it?
2006-11-23 10:34:25 · answer #5 · answered by Rockstar 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If he does not want to see the film why would you want to make him view it?
Let him alone and try to understand his feelings; as any good wife should do.
I do not want to see United 93 and I am a Christian. I think Hollywood is just making money off the back of a true tragedy.
2006-11-23 10:47:36 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I agree with Marty K. If 9/11 doesn't bother him but United 93 does it has to be that he sympathizes with radical Muslims. I feel sorry for you.
2006-11-23 10:39:53 · answer #7 · answered by JudiBug 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If he feels that bad why not cut all ties to his "heritage" and become a "Mr. Smith"?
I can't blame anyone for the choices they make, but if I were an African Muslim living here I would change my name to James Williams, forget the muslim religion and proudly wave old glory.
but that's just me.
2006-11-23 11:30:11 · answer #8 · answered by Cooljerk 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If my people had committed these acts I would be ashamed too! Are you sure he's not a member of some terrorist cell? I would watch for "clues" myself or you might see him on the news!
2006-11-23 11:14:08 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Possibly, a man who is peaceful and ashamed of what fellow Muslims did. I think that it is perfectly normal because it is reality and not fiction.
Marty K, outrage is a response which borders lack of self control.
2006-11-23 10:32:46 · answer #10 · answered by Pedro 2 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Sit down, and talk with him about it. Ask him directly how he feels about 9/11, could be, you end up not being married anymore...
2006-11-23 11:18:01 · answer #11 · answered by gokart121 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋