Religion Confessions

"Many people are frustrated in the Arab world. Many give in to the anger because they are accused of violence. But instead we should get up, explain who we are and what we believe in. … Over the last three years, most victims of terrorism have been Muslim. So there’s not a war between Muslims and non-Muslims, but between extremists and moderates of all the religions. … What is important is not to live in fear. The most dangerous [thing to do] is to give up and lose hope. The main enemy is not terrorism or extremism, but ignorance."

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Queen Rania of Jordan (via royal-quotes)

"When I first heard it was Muslim extremists that had done something like that, my thought, like every other Muslim’s thought, was “These people are not Muslim. Who are these people, where did they come from? I’ve never heard of the Taliban, I’ve never heard of Osama Bin Laden.” They’ve labeled themselves as Muslims. They’re not Muslim. A real Muslim would never do anything like that. This is a religion of peace and the fact that this guy came into the picture and wanted to speak on behalf of all Muslims in the world was terrible. It was the worst feeling, for a Muslim. He ruined it for us. He ruined it for our kids. He made us scared. He made us scared in our own home."

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Nina Bazzy, All Am erican Muslim (via manesandtales)

Even though this refers to 9/11, I still think it’s relevant considering the Boston Marathon bombings were carried out by EXTREMIST Muslims, and adds salt to the wounds of law-abiding, peace-loving American Muslims.

"I really want to be christian and believe in God but I'm afraid I can't. I've met many really narrow-minded christians and they always make me feel like my faith isn't strong enough and I'm not a real christian because I accept things like premarital sex and homosexuals."

Asked by Anonymous

"Confession - I was raised LDS (mormon) and my mom always told me to be polite to the Jehovah's Witnesses but I could tell she was annoyed. So, I joke about them being annoying sometimes, but I still take their magazines and read them because I understand what it's like to feel that need to share your beliefs. Also I find other religions interesting."

Asked by Anonymous

"RE: The confession/question about Mormons and JW missionaries: As a devout Latter-day Saint, I would totally LOVE it if some Witnesses knocked on my door and wanted to chat. It would fascinate me. I'd love to be able to better our understandings of each other."

Asked by becauseihavebeengivenmuch

"I don't see what Jehovah's Witnesses think they're accomplishing by not celebrating birthdays. -Confession"

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