[BlackVeil]

Your wrote: "various religions ... Islam is the one other than Judaism that I could deal with ... " Your view is entirely reasonable, for there is no cultural or theological reason for any clash between these two religions. The only reason is politics, and it changes all the time, and will change again. I bet that Muslim student was very glad to get an invite to your table. I have noticed that even the most uptight and politicised Muslims are in a way relaxed when they socialise in a Jewish millieu. They know that the food is "clean", and that they won't get ridiculed for following the customs of washing etc.

[wardaddy]

You need to read up on the Koran and Sharia. Oriental Jews and Arabs Muslims may look a bit alike and eat similar foods but the instructions are quite clear in the aforementioned books about Infidels. Look it up. FR has had reams of threads on this very subject.

[rmlew]

Your wrote: "various religions ... Islam is the one other than Judaism that I could deal with ... " Your view is entirely reasonable, for there is no cultural or theological reason for any clash between these two religions. The only reason is politics, and it changes all the time, and will change again.

The expansionist nature of Islam creates troubles. The Jews of Arabia tried to co-exist with Mohammed when he was leading a small sect. A few years later, he slaughtered the men and raped the women of the Jewish communities.
Many Muslims have theologic problems with Jews having Israel as they also have a replacement theology.

. I bet that Muslim student was very glad to get an invite to your table. I have noticed that even the most uptight and politicised Muslims are in a way relaxed when they socialise in a Jewish millieu. They know that the food is "clean", and that they won't get ridiculed for following the customs of washing etc.
1. Mo was not particularly religious and did not practice Halal.
2. My family is not observent, but we do keep some Kosher food.
I just try to treat all people with respect.