SweetDiamond
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Hi all,
I came here to ask about what social laws I should be aware of while staying in Islamic countries. But I saw this section and couldn't resist posting a question which has been bothering me for a while.
It's simply this, do you think Muslims do enough to publicly condemn violent acts that are performed in the name of Islam? I've asked this before on another forum ages ago, and I must admit I was a little baffled by the response. Which seemed to be generally that Muslims shouldn't have to prove anything. I can see this point of view, and it seems fair enough and I can't as such argue against it. But I would say that in today's climate, with all the negative press Islam receives, that a good PR campaign focusing on the positive of Islam, could only be of benefit to everyone.
I'm agnostic myself, and as such have respect for all religions even if I don't follow them. I'm also speaking from a British point of view, and as such can't speak for how Islam is portrayed in other countries. But it does strike me as worry that the western media is quick to report negative stories either about Muslims or Islam in general, and political parties like the BNP are quick to exploit them, as well as web sites like http://www.talkbritain.co.uk.
Of course, it could be that Muslim peers are already trying to launch a positive PR campaign for Islam, but the media isn't interested. The only place I've seen a positive move like this, was when Al-Jazeera launched their English speaking News Channel, I know Bush has effectively banned it from America, and it only appears in the backwaters of SKY TV in the UK though. Of course though, Al-Jazeera's agenda fits a bigger picture, which is to show a lot of good aspects from the middle-east in general.
So does anyone agree more could be done to show non-Muslims that Islam is a peaceful religion, and that it is perfectly capable of living along-side Western culture?
I hope my questions and thought don't come across as naive or bigoted, I ask with the greatest respect and long to see a world where people of any religion, creed, or colour, can live in acceptance of each other and their differences, and therefore peacfully.
eace:
I came here to ask about what social laws I should be aware of while staying in Islamic countries. But I saw this section and couldn't resist posting a question which has been bothering me for a while.
It's simply this, do you think Muslims do enough to publicly condemn violent acts that are performed in the name of Islam? I've asked this before on another forum ages ago, and I must admit I was a little baffled by the response. Which seemed to be generally that Muslims shouldn't have to prove anything. I can see this point of view, and it seems fair enough and I can't as such argue against it. But I would say that in today's climate, with all the negative press Islam receives, that a good PR campaign focusing on the positive of Islam, could only be of benefit to everyone.
I'm agnostic myself, and as such have respect for all religions even if I don't follow them. I'm also speaking from a British point of view, and as such can't speak for how Islam is portrayed in other countries. But it does strike me as worry that the western media is quick to report negative stories either about Muslims or Islam in general, and political parties like the BNP are quick to exploit them, as well as web sites like http://www.talkbritain.co.uk.
Of course, it could be that Muslim peers are already trying to launch a positive PR campaign for Islam, but the media isn't interested. The only place I've seen a positive move like this, was when Al-Jazeera launched their English speaking News Channel, I know Bush has effectively banned it from America, and it only appears in the backwaters of SKY TV in the UK though. Of course though, Al-Jazeera's agenda fits a bigger picture, which is to show a lot of good aspects from the middle-east in general.
So does anyone agree more could be done to show non-Muslims that Islam is a peaceful religion, and that it is perfectly capable of living along-side Western culture?
I hope my questions and thought don't come across as naive or bigoted, I ask with the greatest respect and long to see a world where people of any religion, creed, or colour, can live in acceptance of each other and their differences, and therefore peacfully.
eace:
