Listen, wherever you go you'll hear the same thing...
muslims are NOT out there condemning the terrorist acts of other muslims
muslims are NOT out there trying to differentiate themselves from terrorist muslims
muslims are NOT out there trying to do anything to catch muslim terrorists
musims are NOT out there trying to prevent further terrorist attacks
Why not???
Actually, I'm not sure what the length of time one has been a member has to do with anything. Could someone fill me in?
Listen, wherever you go you'll hear the same thing... muslims are NOT out there condemning the terrorist acts of other muslims; muslims are NOT out there trying to differentiate themselves from terrorist muslims; muslims are NOT out there trying to do anything to catch muslim terrorists; musims are NOT out there trying to prevent further terrorist attacks. Why not???
Actually, this is not true. You probably wouldn't believe this but most people show great interest in Islam since 911, and want to engage me in meaningful and civil dialogue about Islam. Many ask me to provide books, videos, and other literature; and, of course I do. My wife is one who choses to wear the traditional Hijab when outside the home. This is met, in the vast majority of cases with smiles, waves, and attempts to communicate as time permits.
I can assure you that your assessment of how Muslims are, in general, being treated and responded to in America is most inaccurate.
You see, with the increasing numbers of Muslims in America, many Americans either personally know, have met and spoken with, or at least have seen a Muslim, and their experience with those Muslims stands in stark contrast to what Osama and the media would have us believe.
When people stop us at the mall or grocery store to make small talk, My wife and I say they are trying to reconcile what their personal experiences are showing them with what they are shown by the media.
Really, its amusing to us.