Totally Offbase

Submitted by ProudMuslimAmerican (United States), Sep 4, 2010 at 19:52

First, when you are being manipulated don't you know it? It never ceases to amaze me at how quickly people will jump on a political bandwagon just for the shear selfish desire to belong. Being a Muslim doesn't mean I am a terrorist. In fact, if you take the time to understand Islam, you will learn that it's the opposite. In NO way shape or form does the Muslim community endorse terrorism. We reject the terrorist who uses our religion to control and hurt innocent people, this is completely out of line with Muslim beliefs. As a Muslim I believe in God, I am required to give and perform charity throughout the year to help the less fortunate, I am required to care for my aging parents, be kind to my neighbors... to sum it up I must strive be to a good person and make a positive impact on the world around me in the name of God. This is Islam, the REAL Islam. I look forward the the day when people can differentiate between a terrorist and an entire religion, when our country can put their racist fears aside and take the time to listen and understand each other.

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