Is being anti Islam being racist?

[roomy]

I.

 

[Said1]

I don't think Muslim is a race.

You're comment is kind of sad though. You don't know any Muslims that are decent people?

 

[Said1]

I know some who say they are, does that count?

:huh:

 

[Said1]

Me neither.

So, you really don't know any well enough to know for sure?

 

[Gunny]

I know some who say they are, does that count?

How do you know anyone is who they are unless or until they prove otherwise by their actions?

 

[CockySOB]

I don't think I am racist yet I hate muslims, as this is a religion and state of mind rather than a race of people is it still racism, bearing in mind Muslims come in all colours.

Islam is a religion. Muslims practice Islam, but still, are not bound to a single ethnicity. Hating muslims does not make you racist, only prejudiced (and with some good reasons).

That said, I have several muslim friends and co-workers, and all are decent people (I wouldn't associate with them if they were not).

ADDED: "Prejudiced" is not meant in a specifically bad way as we all base our understanding of what we don't know on that with which we have had specific experiences. Now if that prejudice prevents a person from re-evaluating the situation as new information/experiences come in, then that prejudice becomes a "bad thing."

 

[Said1]

No.Do you?For sure?

Yes, I know lots, well enough to say they're decent people, or, like CSOB said, I wouldn't associate with them.

How do they know I'm a decent person, for sure?

 

[dilloduck]

No.Do you?For sure?

You gonna feel better about yourself if you hatred is not of the racist variety?

 

[dilloduck]

Coming from you, I appreciate it.

uh--it was a question.

 

[Gunny]

Yes, I know lots, well enough to say they're decent people, or, like CSOB said, I wouldn't associate with them.

How do they know I'm a decent person, for sure?

Oh come on now ....EVERYONE knows that.:duh3:

 

[Said1]

The trouble is Said1, they don't.

I wonder if they worry about it? "Oh look, here comes that infidel lady, smile and wave Abdalah".

 

[Said1]

Oh come on now ....EVERYONE knows that.:duh3:

You don't know what I'm doing while posting. I could be midget tossing between posts, or posting between tosses. Not that you'll ever know.

 

[dilloduck]

I know, true nevertheless.I am glad you understand.

I'm glad I don't.:teeth:

 

[Gunny]

You don't know what I'm doing while posting. I could be midget tossing between posts, or posting between tosses. Not that you'll ever know.

Do they splat when they hit the wall, or is it just a dull thud?

I wonder if they worry about it? "Oh look, here comes that infidel lady, smile and wave Abdalah".

That's not too hard to believe.

 

[Said1]

Could be, chances are you are a customer of theirs?:huh:

No. The Lebanese have the market share of corner stores, pizza joints and taxis.

 

[Said1]

Do they splat when they hit the wall, or is it just a dull thud?

They land safely on pillows, I don't want to get sued.

That's not too hard to believe.

You never know. But to be honest, most of the women I met are very quiet especially around their husbands. Once they get to know you a bit.......:blah2: I know one family who has an old auntie living with them and she cant' speak english very well, but man, does she try.

 

[Said1]

The old auntie could be strolling around with a bomb tied to her leg, you never know, until it happens, then you know less.

I'll take that chance, she makes great flat breads and pastries. Always be nice to the old ladies, they'll feed you.

 

[Said1]

Are'nt they muslims?

No, Christians.