I dont know how me and my friend got into debating about this, but she said 'due to the sudden increase of hatred for the Islamic faith -islamophobia- homosexuality has become less demonised within contemporary society', so i wanted to know whether you would be more hurt to find out your child or a close person to you was gay or a Muslim. Which would be worse? Or do you see both walks of life as being acceptable in your eyes?
Its just that in the media and even on Y!A there are alot of people who make hateful remarks about Muslims based on ignorance and bigotry, you also get people some unintending to be offensive saying 'by the way im not a Muslim' when showing any signs of endorsing or supporting the faith.
2007-02-12 22:55:36 · 33 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Well if I were to 'hate' someone just because of a lifestyle choice they have - I'd need to have a serious look at myself!!!
No one should judge another in this way.... any lifestyle choices are up to the individual and people in this world just need to learn some goddamn respect!
So long as what others do doesnt cause anyone else any harm, I have no problem with them x
2007-02-12 23:00:55 · answer #1 · answered by xxangel_allyssaxx 2 · 7⤊ 1⤋
Depends on your thinking.
If your desperate to be a grandparent, then the gay revelation will be quite a blow, however, if your a balanced person, you will love your children whatever lifestyle they choose, that includes religious or sexual preferences.
If your a homophobic - the the gay thing will be the biggest problem. most phobias are based on the fear that the person is having about themselves, I guess the homophobic folks have felt homosexual tendencies, that is why they get so upset when confronted by them.
If your religious, a fundamental christian, then you will be unable to understand anybody thinking differently to yourself - so the Muslim conversion would be devastating. If your a catholic christian, then you would be hurt by both transformations.
If like myself, your an atheist, with no religious thoughts at all, then I would be disappointed by both outcomes. Disappointed that my offspring were dumb enough to accept any religion on face value, but happier if it was not Evangelical Christianity, or Shia Muslim....Sunny's are on the whole a bit more acceptable to an atheist.
Disappointed that my child had decided to come out of the closet - I would not be celebrating the birth of my grandchild, and I would be worried about the uphill struggle that they would thus face.
However, disappointed as I was, I would try and support them just the same.
2007-02-12 23:12:17 · answer #2 · answered by DAVID C 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Gay? Don't care. Muslim? Don't care. Fundamentalist Christian nutjob (like some here)? Yes, I'd have a problem with that. THAT is real hateful, bigoted, close-minded religion. At least Muslims have the excuse of living in backward Arab countries, and the Muslims I've met here in the US are some of the most well-read and sophisticated people I know, but what excuse can Christians present for being so hateful, bigoted and dangerous despite living in a civilized, secular society for centuries now? They are the plague, not Muslims or gays or even the green alien who hates humans on Futurama.
2007-02-12 23:54:49 · answer #3 · answered by Psychotic Clown 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I would let my child be either, though I may be more concerned about their welfare as a Muslim, simply because in the area where I live there is a lot of racial hatred towards Islam, and being the gay capitol of Wales (Cardiff) there are about 15 gay clubs in the city center alone, so I know they'd be embraced as part of the community and not come under the affects of hate crime, which I know can be so horrible. However, I would support them either way - it's their own decision, and I would be proud of them for have a strong belief and for standing up for it.
And I sometimes say 'by the way, i'm not a Muslim' when answering questions (here, for example: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AiMAN507cmJcuiCd3HaMkK7sy6IX?qid=20070213031123AAdROK9&show=7#profile-info-TVHJ27Uvaa)
But that's not because I would be ashamed to be a Muslim, it's just because when dealing with racist biggots, I think it's important to show them that not all people who arn't Muslim hate Islam, and they are not the majority in doing so!
2007-02-12 23:24:35 · answer #4 · answered by Pebbles 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I have respect for the islamic faith. The Koran is an ancient piece of literature and definintely worth a read. It is quite similar to the bible and if you like an alternative take on the scriptures. Moslems have all the same prophets as the Jews and Christians but with one key addition. Muhammad (peace be upon him) - an incredible soldier, philosopher and nation builder.
Certainly there are religious extremists, but given the British and American intervention in the middle east since the early 19th century this is entirely understandable. Christians aren't much better. Take a "fundamentalist" holiday to Georgia! Fire and Brimstone nutters the lot of them.
As for my spawn being muslims I am generally against organised religion and would be dissappointed but no more or less than if they converted to Judaisim or Christianity. Also as I intend to raise my child as non-religious I would imagine he or she was having some kind of crisis.
As for homosexuality. The majority of people will always feel at the bottom of their stomach that homosexuality is deviant and slighty unpleasant and that is that. I am sorry, but I am with the Dalai Lama on this one. Bringing a child into this world is essentially a life affirming choice and shacking up with another man or woman is masturbation and nothing more.
2007-02-12 23:23:50 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
i have nothing against homosexuals but I would always have been saddened if one of my kids told me they were gay simply because it would be harder for them to have a fulfilling life in today's society. Up until say, 911, if they said they were going to join the Muslim faith I would have had no problem. Now, they face the same stigma as gay people. I must admit I think I would find it worse if they wanted to be a Muslim because it is dangerous as well as emotionally difficult to be a Muslim in current circumstances, while its becoming easier and more 'acceptable' to be gay. I can see the gay community eventually becoming completely accepted in society but not the Muslim community unless something is done about the radical & violent section of that community.
answer: muslim
2007-02-12 23:09:32 · answer #6 · answered by Queen of the Stone Age 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Every serious person makes decisions about their life style and their faith as they mature and experience life and God.
People who remain stagnant are the most curious for me.
Devest yourself of emotions and life will less stressful for you and others.
Make decisions after thoughtful research and prayer.
I feel that many people make decisions based in emotional frenzy and that is not solid ground to build a life on.
Live and let live is a good motto.
Islam is not responsible for all the evil in the world and neither is homosexuality.
Let's be rational.
Ignorance, greed, neediness, anger...they push us into stupid actions.
2007-02-12 23:09:48 · answer #7 · answered by EpicPoem Lily 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I would never hate my child, but I would be more upset with them becoming a Muslim. Everything I see about that faith is against what I hold near and dear to me. Unfortunately, the Muslims do not have a very good face in the Western world. Why? Have we seen anything to show us different? I have not. I hope I am wrong.
2007-02-13 01:06:04 · answer #8 · answered by angel 7 · 1⤊ 3⤋
Whats that line of a song....People are people so why shouldn't it be........etc...etc.
I don't really care as long as we all can get on and live in harmony without the need for senseless violence!!!!!!!!
Not really answering your debate, Okay then here goes, I would be less hurt to have a gay child at least there is not a chance of brainwashing them to be violent or fight for a religious cause.
Hope this helps.
Good luck in your quest!!
2007-02-12 23:04:58 · answer #9 · answered by Tooly 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋
What a ridiculous question. Why should I be hurt to find out someone was gay or muslim? In what possible way could that affect me? I'd be quite suprised if my child sat me down one day and said 'Dad, I'm a muslim'. I think I'd probably be aware of this don't you?
2007-02-12 23:04:39 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋