even when i have lost brothers to those people?
i know alot of americans blame the war on bush and oil. but i think alot of people would sing a different toon if they saw how those people live their everyday lives. i remember observing some very disgusting things about mulism's in Iraq and Kuwait
2007-09-23 00:16:26 · 51 answers · asked by Ispeakfreely 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The truth is my brother, you are are a brother to us. If you hate us, then hate us. But you know Jesus, as I've read the bible said to Peter, not to forgive 7 times but Seventy-Seven times....That means forgieness is endless. Remember....Muslims are kind, and we respect all religions. Even in the Quran it says to respect those who have different religions and not to mock them.
2007-09-23 00:21:14 · answer #1 · answered by Hattiyah 2 · 19⤊ 3⤋
First of all, thank you for your service and I denounce the hate filled answers you have received here, especially the red neck baby killer one.
Hate is always wrong. I hear that you have grief for your comrades who have been injured or who have fallen. But I hope that will not lead you to hate for the rest of your life. It is wasteful and actually can have deleterious effects on your mental and physical health.
I am sure that you have seen some things that were shocking to you about the way people live in that land, which has been torn by strife for many years. But remember that there is a bigger picture, and step back for a moment to assess why you feel the way you do. Perhaps a clergy person from your own faith can assist you in some self examination.
In Islam we call this Muhasaba, inner looking, to assess what we have done and where we are going and what does God have in mind for us. I know that there are similar practices in other faiths of meditaion of this sort. But hate is not the answer, even though it may feel justified at the time. In the end it really does separate your heart from God, which is the last thing you want.
Peace to you and I hope you find a way toward love and away from hate - Ameen
Peace and Blessings,
Imam Salim
2007-09-23 00:30:50 · answer #2 · answered by إمام سليم چشتي 5 · 11⤊ 0⤋
Your job, while in Iraq, was not to hate the Muslims ... i hope your commander taught you that.
Can you imagine what a civilian neighborhood would be like being policed by foreign military personal that hate the locals? There would be no way order could be restored.
Unfortunately, police should be in civie street, not Marines. I think it is a failure of the system that put you in Iraqi cities while civilians were trying to live their lives, raise kids, and survive to tomorrow.
You would have seen most of the disgusting stuff while dressed in US Marine uniform. That wouldn't make you look like someone they could trust so easily after the suffering they had gone through.
I went with a tour group to walk in the footsteps of Christ around Israel. I through many Palestinian areas, and met Muslims in their homes. Back here in Australia, I recognise that I would much prefer my neighbor to be a Muslim that has close family values, than a lot of families that have family issues ripping families apart.
War is not the best impression to get of any racial or religious group ... especially if you look like an enemy to them.
Sorry you had to go through all that chitt, mate. The fight against the extremists has to be done and you drew the short straw to be on the front line.
God bless you
2007-09-24 15:34:17 · answer #3 · answered by wizebloke 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
If he was a machine gunner I guarantee he did but bless him, he is so lucky to have lived though that battle! Maybe you should read something about the Chosin Reservoir like "Marine!" about Chesty Puller. so you have some Idea what you are asking In your question, you don't give an indication of how your grandfather responds when you ask about his military experiences. It could be done with respect, it sounds like you really love the guy and I'm sure he knows that. Why don't you ask him if you are old enough to know about some of the details of his experiences. Ask if there is anything he wouldn't want to talk about. remember the rest of these answerers don't know your granddad you do good luck-he's lucky to have such a nice grandson
2016-05-21 06:06:04 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have obviously had a tough time during your war service and it's understandable that you feel rotten about people who killed and maimed your friends. However, you were doing exactly the same to them. Some of them, no doubt, feel very much the same about you and your buddies. Are you a bad person deserving of hatred? Are they? The way you feel is the result of war and it's very, very sad. You shouldn't brand all 'Muslims' as 'bad people' because that is simply not true - just as they shouldn't brand all 'Christians' as bad because that's not true either. If you spend the rest of your life being bitter about your awful experiences in Iraq & Kuwait you will only harm yourself spiritually in the long run. At least try to be forgiving of your 'enemies'. Not an easy thing to do, I know, but you will ultimately feel better for it and won't get stuck in the black hole you are in at the moment.
2007-09-23 00:37:34 · answer #5 · answered by chris n 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
It is definitely wrong my brother to hate a community or religion or race just because you lost your brothers, colleagues or you did not like their culture or practices. Every culture, religion has its own peculiarities & is unique in its own way. It will have its own customs & practices which others may or may not like..some may even find them disgusting. That does nto entitle you to hate that relegion, or community.
As far as Iraq war is concerned its proving to be second Vietnam for the mighty USA. Whatever Saddam was doing and behaving, he was at least not pro Alqaida or terrorism. It was his fear that kep them out of Iraq. Now when he is hanged in the most condemnable way, which was a judjement passed on by a kangaroo court Iraq has gone to dogs. Its in a state of anarchy with killings and destruction everywhere. Don't you think the entire Muslim world should hate you Americans & Bush for destroying a flurishing country which was far more liberal than any other country in gulf. Should you & your countrymen not impeach Bush who created false evidences against Saddam for trying ot make Nuclear weapons along with British counterpart & then shamelessly accepted that it was failure of agencies.
I am no Saddam admirer, but I strongly protest against inavsion of Iraq as it was a sovereign country & not like Afghanistan which was ruled by terrorists. As a human being we should love each other & help rather than hate.
2007-09-24 00:02:49 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is wrong to hate anyone... even those who have offended you personally.... I do understand why you hate... but weather we like it or not, God CREATED ALL of us in His spiritual image...
The Iraqis and Iranians and Palistinians are of Ishmael's (Abraham's son by Hagai) decent. The Bible says that they will be as wild beasts... everyone will be against them and them against everyone... That's the way its been for thousands of years...
Jesus tells us to love ALL... and to turn the other cheek... That doesn't mean we have to have anything else to do with them.
I agree with you when you said "i remember observing some very disgusting things about mulism's..." So have I. But I also know some very nice and clean muslims and some I do happen to like a lot personally. SO...
Don't steriotype all just because of something you saw that seems to pin the same behavior on all of them....
It's like the problem African American's have here in the US. They are steroityped the same way... But there are a WHOLE LOT of awesome African Americans that I know personally.
Just like you think these people are disgusting, They probably think the same about whites.
Here's something that may help that I wrote years ago... http://www.geocities.com/amkch1/NewBeginningsOfAClique.html
2007-09-23 00:35:28 · answer #7 · answered by Cica 5 · 1⤊ 3⤋
HOW MANY OF MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS IN IRAQ HAVE YOU KILLED????????????? HOW MANY?????
It is wrong but do as you wish. You are not the first serviceman I have met that has been traumatized by his experience. Thank the government for that, you signed up and they sent you there. You signed up for war! People die in wars!!! What did you think was going to happen?
I truly hope you find peace. Perhaps you should fight hate with LOVE.
I have observed some very disgusting things being done by Christians too. It is the individual that is the problem.
The only time I have ever heard the term baby killer being used was in the movie Forrest Gump.
2007-09-23 15:27:08 · answer #8 · answered by Sassafrass 6 · 6⤊ 1⤋
I am a much older , Vietnam , Marine war vet.
Throughout history, the people in a specific war have always had these feelings. In the next generation , our enemies have always become our friends and our friends sometime become our enemies . As Marines our job is to kick *** and sort it out later.
This time every thing is different. We have never known such an enemy. This enemy is a cancer upon the Earth.
The only advise I can give you is not to let it consume you. To do so , gives them another small victory.
we are to be vigilant and pray our government and the rest of the world wakes up to understand this new enemy and wipe it off the face of the Earth.
2007-09-23 23:25:18 · answer #9 · answered by ? 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Your generalizing Muslims as those to hate , is as fair as saying "All Blacks are lazy"; All Jews are money grabbinng scum and all Catholics believe they are "Gods chosen few".
Niether of the above descriptions are fair to them, or you.
The individuals responsible for turning Iraq inside out are George W. Bush, for his blunder of an assessment of that country and the "insurgents" whom without a thought kill there own in a attempt to end the war, or, maybe just inflict damage.
The Insurgents are doing their jobs to sell the public the idea that "all Muslims" are together on this when in fact the High Majority of Muslims never lifted a finger to hurt anyone ever.
With that consideration, you have no reasons to help the insurgents spread their lies about "All Muslims" by preaching hate. The only hope they have is to make this a "holy" issue and win by political gain as they have no hope of a military victory.
I am confounded on why we remain there and what hope we think we can bring by military action as there is NOBODY in the "Insurgent Army" with to negotiate peace with.
You did your job as your squad did; for you, I beleive, you were doing what you could for your squad, your platoon and Battalion; we all did our best.
Keep you head up, drop the hate and move forward. If youn fail this self improving mission it will consume you for the next 30 years, or more.
SEMPRE FI.
Kilo/ 2/4
3rd mardiv, 1974
Oooooooooooooooorah
2007-09-24 04:11:07 · answer #10 · answered by Adonai 5 · 2⤊ 2⤋
I'm sorry for the things you have gone thru and i know it is something that you will carry with you the rest of your life..but...hating others will not help your heart & mind heal...There are so many terrible things that go in on this world that would cause everyone to hate all the time..I think it is important to try to move on in your life and try to find peace & happiness in your heart....I wish you nothing but the best in this world..and please don't hate me for I am a good person
as are all my friends....
"Holding anger is a poison, It eats you from the inside.
We think that hating is a weapon that attacks the person who harmed us.
But hatred is a curved blade and the harms we do, we do to ourselves"
just a quote i wanted to share with you
2007-09-23 00:32:14 · answer #11 · answered by Katfish 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋