To our respected member Phatmonky

[Khairan]

<i>Originally posted by phatmonky </i><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.  </b>

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.

It sounds as if you think being a good Muslim is tantamount to being a prude. :confused: Do you think that anyone and everyone who plays Doom or Halo is a bloodthirsty fanatic, or is it possible that they don't support horrible violence <i>in real life</i> but can be amused by it in play?