11-23-2009, 03:18 PM
Muslimah, We can organize campaigns and do such and such, but what do you realistically expect this to accomplish? Maybe it will make US feel better, I dont know that it will change the behavior of others however. I would like to see an example of that.
Do you think that these activities were limited to just Egypt and Algeria? No, even here in the United states, the Arabs were for weeks meeting in the coffee shop next to the masjid to take sides in this event and live out the drama right here. Phones ringing off the hooks to gossip and discuss the latest propaganda videos being posted on youtube. Its honestly one of the most ridiculous things I have seen from a group of grown men. Even monkeys have more sense than this. It just blows my mind that we will have to tell a bunch of grown men not to insult or kill each other over soccer?!?!?! We really are back in jahlliyah.
Im not trying to make a division, Im just telling what I see. This is reality. Better to be realistic than to try and pretend such things do not exist. Every culture has its strong and weak points. Denial wont solve anything, and if you want to see a change, well as I said the tools are right there in front of them. Maybe more so than in any other culture. The only person standing in the way is the person in the mirror.
Maybe I sound cynical but Ive seen enough of this sorry situation. I just think the only thing we can do is make dua'. Its up to individuals to change themselves. Its not a complicated situation at all. Unfortunate, but not complicated.