What if American Muslims stood up all across America, in every major city and led street marches, would America embrace them or view them with suspicion?
2007-01-26 15:21:56 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Are you saying that these marches would be in protest of radical Islamists? If that is the case then my first reaction would be to feel a sense of relief and trust that so many Muslims would protest against the radicals. Almost immediately though I began to think -- it's all an act designed to make us THINK they are protesting against the radicals so that we will let our guard down. I just don't trust Muslims at all. I think that some are less radical than others but I believe that they all support the radicals and want them to succeed in their "holy wars."
2007-01-26 15:33:46 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
Neither because it would not make it on TV and no one would listen. They never do. I can't count how many times Muslims have spoke out against suicide bombings. Restating repeatedly that the Quran says that to kill one Innocent person is as if you have killed all of man kind and that suicide is not permissible. The only ones who listen are those who's hearts are open to the truth.
But that said. We are just the latest in the long line of those persecuted in the US. The Am. Indians are no longer called Savages. Those of African decent are no longer slaves, The Japanese are no longer imprisoned on suspicion of being Kamikaze's, The Russian immigrants are no longer Communist terrorist, And so on and so on. There has been so much racist name calling in this country. It is amazing that a county who's constitution clearly states "all people are created Equal" can have such a history of Racism. If one person of one race or religion is a bad person they must all be. But all I can say is "this too will pass". I just feel sorry for the next "enemy or the state".
2007-01-26 15:44:05 · answer #2 · answered by lovingmomhappykids 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No I think if American Muslims had a March against Islamists it would be very good. I would embrace there march for peace and tolerance. There are some Americans who are just racist. You will find that in every country however Many people are having a hard time and wondering why Muslims are silent when innocents are killed. Its the SILENCE that makes people suspicious.
2007-01-26 15:53:15 · answer #3 · answered by Rich 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
America would definatly not appreicate it. No one likes to feel unsafe in their own home, and rallys like this lead to riots in the streets.
I believe that it could turn some of the more tolerant Americans against your cause. Plus, protesting (marching) often ends in some sort of riot.
The only way to do it would be to do it and to not allow within your groups people who would take it too far.
2007-01-26 15:55:54 · answer #4 · answered by Samantha 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-27 21:12:28 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe most Americans would embrace them. If it was happening her in Texas where I live, I would want to march with them.
2007-01-26 15:52:00 · answer #6 · answered by jack-copeland@sbcglobal.net 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Umm I dunno I can't talk for America when those American Muslims too are "America" and people I have no contact with psychically. I would view it as good statement. But I can't answer for the rest of the population.
2007-01-26 15:45:57 · answer #7 · answered by Cindy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
as an american muslim, i feel that this would only cause more problems. like throwing gas on the fire. know what i mean?
we muslims don't exactly have a "good name" in the usa. and that wouldn't make it any better.
God Bless
:-)
2007-01-26 15:31:39 · answer #8 · answered by ? 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends on what they'd be protesting. If they were protesting instituting some Islamic belief on the rest of us then, there'd be a huge, HUGE problem.
2007-01-26 15:30:20 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It would depend on the message they were trying to communicate. I like to think that the right message would be embraced. :)
2007-01-26 15:32:32 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋