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Originally posted by IIOA
[QUOTE]Originally posted by _Opi_
Who cares what the Iranian president said. He is not a religious leader, but a political one. I am neither Iranian nor Shi'a ---as majority of muslims are not Iranian nor Shi'a.
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This actually makes my point for me. I read the newspaper, watch the news, work with Muslims, and so forth. I'd like to think I have enough information to make a somewhat informed judgment.
If I do not have enough information, then you, as a Muslim, should care what the president of Iran says because it makes people like me think that he speaks for all of you.
So, what are you doing to clear up any possible misconceptions that I (and many other non-Muslims) may have about Islam, other than being hostile toward me on this chat board?
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Are you Christian? Do you want non-Christians to think that Pat Robertson or Jerry Falwell speaks for you?
BTW, reading the newspaper and watching tv is NOT a good way to learn about one of the largest religions in the world. A better way to learn is to visit a mosque. I'm sure the imam would be happy to speak with you.
Islam does not have a hierarchy the way other religions do. We don't have ONE person speaking for the entire religion, because everyone has their own personal relationship with God.
The fact remains that at the end of the day, your opinion of me or Muslims in general isn't going to alter the way that I serve Him. Ultimately, God is the only judge of me, so you believing untruths about my religion is irrelevant to my spiritual path. I will continue to hope that one day your eyes are opened to the TRUE spirit of Islam, instead of just believing what you see on tv.