To our respected member Phatmonky

[phatmonky]

<i>Originally posted by Muslimah </i><b>admins idea, what has an Ar 15 smilie to be added for more self expression to do with Islamic teachings phat or r u looking for any points to pick.</b>

I thought the point would be self explanatory. I don't have anything to 'pick' Muslimah. I simply do not understand the conflicting messages I seem to get on this board.

At one hand, I find it highly fascinating to learn about your religion and lifestyle. I like knowing what muslims really think and knowing what is true or not in my country's media.

However, I find it HIGHLY ironic that so often America is chastised for being so violent, and Islam is held to be peaceful and understanding. Then I see a smilie holding two guns to look "cool" (nice sunglasses I guess?). I don't how this can show any self expression that is inline with Islam.

For the rest of your post - I appreciate it, as I do all of your teachings you have given me on Islam.