To Lee

Submitted by Z (United States), Mar 15, 2008 at 21:58

If you had the opportunity to eat Moroccan food prepared by a great cook like me, you would love it. As a matter of fact Moroccan food is very healthy and delicious if prepared properly. Eating from a communal dish is the culture in Morocco and many other countries just as it was with native populations in the U.S.

However, with all the diseases that abound, I am very careful with whom and where I eat. Not everyone is as health conscious as they should or could be. If I was going to become involved with a man from another culture and religion, I would make very sure that I studied his culture and religion. Learning about Islam is an eye opening experience and while I certainly don't want to get into a discussion about religion, I take issue with any religious teachings that view women as property or view people of other faiths as being inferior.

One of the major problems with people from all religions is that they really don't understand the teachings of their own faith. Most of them believe everything they are told and never pick up a book to learn about the religion. The sad part is that usually the person trying to convert another person is ignorant about his or her own faith. Just one more comment and I will end this essay. One thing I can tell you that will help when it comes to dealing with Middle Eastern men. When they meet a woman who is intelligent, straightforward, and confrontive when the need arises, they respect her and they leave her alone. Try this approach. Trust me, it works. I hope that someday you have the opportunity to eat some good Moroccan food!

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