Knowing that some people in RF does not have a good view on muslims.
I was wondering.
1. Do you see every muslims as evil?
2. Do you see every muslim ad a terrorist?
3. How much do you actually know about Islam? And how much do you listen to news organizations and believe their covetage of islam?
1. I do not see anyone as evil people, and I do not see anyone as good people.
By the world’s definitions, however, yes. All Muslims are evil. All Muslims are good. Why? Is it because of their religion? No. Their culture? No. It is simply because you are human. Our human nature is complicated and in my eyes it’s just as beautiful as it is terrible. The same human nature we all share can be interpreted as “good” or “evil” by whoever looks for reasons to see the best or worst in you and describe you in that way. I do not consider people “good” or “evil” myself because it is not only the beautiful things that define us (individually and collectively) and it is not only the terrible things either. It is everything, all extremes and in betweens.
But, Muslims worship Allah, and that I consider to be a good thing.
2. No.
3. I know enough to know I appreciate and respect Islam. Muslims worship the Abrahamic God through a strict monotheistic culture, Muhammad is their prophet, and their lives are guided by the Qur’an. What I respect most about Islam is the significant level of discipline, the deep devotion to Allah, and the unwavering preservation of their traditional cultural values.
As for news coverage of Islam. I... would rather not allow the mainstream news media to contribute to my views of Islam, or my views of any religion for that matter. My views of Islam primarily come from reading the Qur’an, interacting with Muslims and listening to or reading about what they have to say.