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Do you know anyone from "that culture?"
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From Al Queda? No. I did make it a point to talk to the sponsor of the Muslim Student Association at East Carolina afterwards, and produced a feature about them and the interactions they were having with Christians. Turns out, one of the Presbyterian churches invited them to hold services there shortly after 9-11. That is why I am Presbyterian now.
He explained the meaning of the veil. His two daughters wear the veil and are both excellent students bound for great success. He also told me about the Muslim view of Jesus and other prophets. He is also why I made the comment about the clock in the mosque on Dlish's thread. His computer prompts him to pray at the appropriate times.
But to say I learned something about Muslims is not to say I understand anything about the criminals in Al Queda. It also doesn't mean I know much about mid-eastern culture. I read Persepolis and that's about it.
I don't understand burkas or the denial of basic human rights due females in some hajib interpretations. I really get the chills when I see somebody in a chadri. It's like they're wearing a portable prison.
Like you said, Abaya (and I did too), there's bad guys on both sides. And I hate calling today Patriot Day.