[lucy1]

I can remember learning very little about Islam in school during my childhood and teen years. So, is this article a joke, then? I mean, I just can't believe it. So many Americans know so little about Islam -that it true. I only know some things about it because of curiousity and reading about it and also because of knowing some Muslim people (long before the tragedy on 9/11). I don't mean to sound prejudiced, but Islam is not a forgiving faith -at least in my opinion. So, what appeal could it possily have to most sensible, freedom-loving Americans who want to choose for themselves (no disrespect to my Muslim friends)? I is no wonder than this faith appeals to the down and out in prisons (Black Muslims). Also, it seems like it is becoming more and more like some kind of crime or shame to be a white, conservative Christian in this country -is that my imagination or what?

[ASOC]

Good point lucy1

When I went to hi school (long after the dinosaurs were gone BTW) no religion was studied. History, culture - yes, religion - no

After I joined the military I read the bible cover to cover, and the koran, worked thru parts of the torah and even some on the Eastern belief system.

Sun Tzu had it right - you must understand where folks are coming from if you wish to come out on top.

Hoo-ah

[medlarebil]

I don't mean to sound prejudiced, but Islam is not a forgiving faith -at least in my opinion. So, what appeal could it possily have to most sensible, freedom-loving Americans who want to choose for themselves (no disrespect to my Muslim friends)? I is no wonder than this faith appeals to the down and out... I wish everyone would read the questions and answers at "Ask the Imam" on a regular basis. It is clear that Islam dominates every moment, every aspect of a (devout) Muslim's life. They can't even take a c*** without involving Allah.