I try really hard not to let my feelings about politics and religion out on FB and/or social media because I truly hate reading so many horrid things. I mean you don't even know how hard it was for me not to comment on the Donald Sterling case...but I have a question now --
I was taught that there is one God. One Allah. One Savior. One Heaven. One Hell.
Views on God/Allah/the Savior may be different including and not limited to how we worship, pray, and pay respects - but at the end of the day we were all born into this world and we're all going to die. Whether it is explained through scientific logic or through your book of worship. Death is going to happen. Regardless.
SO, with that being said - maybe someone can help me better understand something?
Let's just get this straight - Muslims in Gaza are upset because the people of Israel are killing their families and children even though they've been there for thousands of years. Rightfully so. I'd be pretty damn upset too. And everyone is arguing that it's not about religion it's about being human. Again, rightfully so. So explain to me how all the Christians in the Middle East are being scrutinized and asked to leave the land of Mosul, Iraq in which they've been in for thousands of years too or they face death? There are more Christians scrutinized in the Middle East than there are Muslims. The Muslim population is huge in that part of the world, the biggest religious population at that. So why turn around and hurt people the way you are being hurt? I just don't get it. I don't care if the people being killed and slaughtered are Jewish, Muslim, or Catholic. I care that they are dying - period. Point blank.
And all I hear is "Allah save us" and "Allah protect us" but you cross over a few borders and the same religion of people (and I realize that it's not EXACTLY the same, and it's more political than religious) but nonetheless, the same thing is happening somewhere else but this time with them as the Prosecutors? The fact that it is about politics or land invasion is a cover up, and the fact that it's about religion is a cover up - it's a damn lack of humanity. There is NO explanation in the world that can get me to believe that anyone living this terrible massacre deserves to die.
To have the three religious foundations that are all based on peace to always be at war with one another is pitiful. Each and every religion is about finding inner peace with yourself and your spirit. You are NOT a good person because you are Muslim. You are NOT a good person because you are Jewish. And you are NOT a good person because you are Christian. It's about loving the people around you and the forces that gave you air to breathe, a sun to take in, and stars to dream about. I was taught that BY NO MEANS is it about fighting for land, and killing people based on their views. To each his own. Believe in what you want - it's not up to me to judge you or your family. It's up to you to be a good person. Why do we have to wait for people to die and explosions to happen in our land to realize that there is no reason for it?
I seriously try not to watch too much TV or read the papers and headlines these days. It hurts to see babies crying and men screaming to fight for their families safety while I'm here kissing my parents every day and eating peacefully at our family 7:30 dinner every night.
Am I wrong for feeling this way? Feeling like Muslims, Jews, and Christians all victimize themselves based on their beliefs but then turn around and do the same thing to other people? How does that even make sense?
As a Catholic-raised girl, I take pride in my humanity and in my heart. I have friends from all cultures, beliefs, and views. I respect, I love, and I work hard to be a good person. Not because it's my ticket to Heaven but because it's the right thing to do. I'm not perfect with my religion but hey, I have a good heart. At the end of the day, I want the best for everyone in the world. It's not a rare idea, it's actually pretty basic...
My heart goes out to those mourning and breaking. My prayers are with you and your families. I wish peace upon your countries and hope for a better future with our children and future generations. It's up to us to make a difference.
I was taught that there is one God. One Allah. One Savior. One Heaven. One Hell.
Views on God/Allah/the Savior may be different including and not limited to how we worship, pray, and pay respects - but at the end of the day we were all born into this world and we're all going to die. Whether it is explained through scientific logic or through your book of worship. Death is going to happen. Regardless.
SO, with that being said - maybe someone can help me better understand something?
Let's just get this straight - Muslims in Gaza are upset because the people of Israel are killing their families and children even though they've been there for thousands of years. Rightfully so. I'd be pretty damn upset too. And everyone is arguing that it's not about religion it's about being human. Again, rightfully so. So explain to me how all the Christians in the Middle East are being scrutinized and asked to leave the land of Mosul, Iraq in which they've been in for thousands of years too or they face death? There are more Christians scrutinized in the Middle East than there are Muslims. The Muslim population is huge in that part of the world, the biggest religious population at that. So why turn around and hurt people the way you are being hurt? I just don't get it. I don't care if the people being killed and slaughtered are Jewish, Muslim, or Catholic. I care that they are dying - period. Point blank.
And all I hear is "Allah save us" and "Allah protect us" but you cross over a few borders and the same religion of people (and I realize that it's not EXACTLY the same, and it's more political than religious) but nonetheless, the same thing is happening somewhere else but this time with them as the Prosecutors? The fact that it is about politics or land invasion is a cover up, and the fact that it's about religion is a cover up - it's a damn lack of humanity. There is NO explanation in the world that can get me to believe that anyone living this terrible massacre deserves to die.
To have the three religious foundations that are all based on peace to always be at war with one another is pitiful. Each and every religion is about finding inner peace with yourself and your spirit. You are NOT a good person because you are Muslim. You are NOT a good person because you are Jewish. And you are NOT a good person because you are Christian. It's about loving the people around you and the forces that gave you air to breathe, a sun to take in, and stars to dream about. I was taught that BY NO MEANS is it about fighting for land, and killing people based on their views. To each his own. Believe in what you want - it's not up to me to judge you or your family. It's up to you to be a good person. Why do we have to wait for people to die and explosions to happen in our land to realize that there is no reason for it?
I seriously try not to watch too much TV or read the papers and headlines these days. It hurts to see babies crying and men screaming to fight for their families safety while I'm here kissing my parents every day and eating peacefully at our family 7:30 dinner every night.
Am I wrong for feeling this way? Feeling like Muslims, Jews, and Christians all victimize themselves based on their beliefs but then turn around and do the same thing to other people? How does that even make sense?
As a Catholic-raised girl, I take pride in my humanity and in my heart. I have friends from all cultures, beliefs, and views. I respect, I love, and I work hard to be a good person. Not because it's my ticket to Heaven but because it's the right thing to do. I'm not perfect with my religion but hey, I have a good heart. At the end of the day, I want the best for everyone in the world. It's not a rare idea, it's actually pretty basic...
My heart goes out to those mourning and breaking. My prayers are with you and your families. I wish peace upon your countries and hope for a better future with our children and future generations. It's up to us to make a difference.
Great article, we need to make this global, would save a lot of lives! It truly is sad how all these action going on in the middle east, africa, and other various parts of the world take headlines in our media over meaningful things. It seems as if all the media talks about now is some form of radicalism striking fear in viewers minds intimidating them always. The religious institution continues to take blow after blow in these acts of aggression displayed by fanatics across the world that tarnishes what is suppose to be a peaceful coexisting entity or image. Its astonishing how far humans have advanced from vehicles, space exploration, eradicating viruses, all the way to other great and truly spectacular technologies, and oh yea the Internet. Yet after all these amazing achievements babies still cry from bombs going off, women scream as their men and teenage boys go off and fight these meaningless, really truly MEANINGLESS battles. It is so sad that these political warmongers are utilizing this institution of religion to conceal and hide their true faces and the ugliness its corruption brings with it, to take advantage of those poor souls that do not know any better rather then to teach them is truly despicable. With sadness, frustration, and disgust I conclude my comment by asking how can these persons like you and I that have everything we could ever dream of, sit there and not help. These people are being pushed and bullied and they need all our support from open-minded free will individuals that will explain how and why versus yes or no, or do or die. It takes one voice to be heard to make a difference and if we can spread a message from the comfort of our beds on our macbook pros (me currently) then our one voices will be integrated and maybe just maybe we can save a life.
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