Ever since 9/11 the media has been full of fundamentalist Islamacist justifying their brutality with their religious beliefs. Islam was forged through war and Moslems have been on one side, or the other in various modern wars . These facts are not lost upon the average American and so it seems to me that the American Moslem would want to publicly clarify these issues and dispel misunderstandings, but few voices have come forward to stand against those proponing violence. Is this my misperception, a failure to report, or is there some reluctance to make public stands against other Moslems, especially folks that prefer to eliminate their opposition? I have also listened to those that suggested that Saudi money in the United States has setup more Wahabi oriented clerics in American Mosques. Is this true?
This legal forum is ripe with religiously oriented discussions based upon current events, but Islam seems to be a religion greatly interested in stately powers and control over populations. In this sense, discussing Islam is more like discussing politics. What can be said of the American Moslem? Are they attending Wahabi oriented mosques? Do they also tend toward wanting an Islamic style republic? or is the American Moslem more oriented toward the more spiritual side of the teaching?
I would appreciate any personal, direct observations. The only one that I can make is that I have many pleasant patients of this faith and I have never had a sense of hatred toward myself. They have all seemed to be regular people with normal people successes and problems. Anyone of this faith wish to share answers to some of the above question? Thanks..
This legal forum is ripe with religiously oriented discussions based upon current events, but Islam seems to be a religion greatly interested in stately powers and control over populations. In this sense, discussing Islam is more like discussing politics. What can be said of the American Moslem? Are they attending Wahabi oriented mosques? Do they also tend toward wanting an Islamic style republic? or is the American Moslem more oriented toward the more spiritual side of the teaching?
I would appreciate any personal, direct observations. The only one that I can make is that I have many pleasant patients of this faith and I have never had a sense of hatred toward myself. They have all seemed to be regular people with normal people successes and problems. Anyone of this faith wish to share answers to some of the above question? Thanks..