I don’t think the uncle is particularly religious. He reportedly told his nephew “Islam will always be there, don’t worry about it. Get an education, get a job, make yourself useful. Don’t be a little (expletive).”
Everyone connected realizes they are in the spotlight
and are posturing to come off as likeable to the average
American as possible.
-the wife and her family didn’t see that side of him
-some imam says he would not give last rites blah,blah...
The uncle,who looks successful, I think he is
an attorney, and knows its better here than anywhere else.
But when the rubber hits the road, guess what side he’ll
come down on.
That was the story I got as well. The first immigrants from that family were non religious but over the next 15 or 20 years, more radical and elements of the family followed.
Heck, I’ve got militant lesbians in my family and I’m vehemently opposed to gay marriage. By the standards some here are trying to impose, conservatives are finished because they can’t accept allies who have involuntary associations we may not like.
I can only name 2 or 3 muslims I consider trustworthy but they have a history of speaking out against radicalism and actually walking the walk. I’m willing to give uncle Ruslan the benefit of a doubt and pray that he keeps walking the walk.