Interfaith-ing

The other night, I went to an Interfaith dialogue about the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, and it was the most fulfilling discussion I've had in a long time.

Christians, Muslims, Jews, and others representing other faiths (and then there was me, who couldn't tell you her faith if she tried...) sat down and had a wonderful, beautiful conversation about the thing we can agree on above all - that we all desire Middle Eastern Peace, and that we feel compelled to do our part to make it happen.

Yep. We ALL agreed on it.

Even the Muslims. Which doesn't surprise me at ALL, in the least, but it might surprise some of the more ignorant among those that I have the misfortune of knowing.

Coming from a pretty exclusively Christian background, hearing stupid, ignorant comments about Muslims is basically a daily occurrence. And I HATE it. I don't think anything pisses me off more (please read one of my previous posts on the "Mosque Controversy" for some extra flavor - Freedom of religion means freedom of fucking religion. SHUT UP.)

If you are one of those people that thinks that Islam is all about "honor killings, discrimination against women and violence," please, please, PLEASE read this post right here. It will make you think. You might not like that it makes you think, but having to admit that you might be wrong builds character and it makes you learn something wonderful and freeing - in this case, that Muslims are beautiful, deeply spiritual, God-fearing, God-loving PEOPLE, just like YOU!

It was written by a sister of mine across the globe that I have never met - but my love goes out to her nonetheless, and the courage and eloquence she shows in sharing something like this is inspired.

After you read it, go make friends with a Muslim, and have an honest conversation with them about religion. I promise, you will be surprised.


Thanks a bunch! :)