Hi I'm new, I hope I won't be a burden... prt 4

[25yearsmlc]

[quote=Riley]

I won't break you down like some of the other posts, but there are things I think you should consider:

If you have read DR check out "Start with a Beginner's Mind." I think the other posters have preached to you the idea of "knowing what you know" and changing that to "challenge all your assumptions."

I am not expert on Islam and the faith, but I do know the ideology is to respect women, and prevent men from ogling/coercing men by covering up all of their body except for their eyes. This is very traditional, and some countries still follow this tradition (Afghanistan, Turkey, Iran). Some Muslim majority countries do allow women to wear "Western" style clothes which include Iraq. If you love your W then, guess what? You can choose between customs and love my friend.

I think some people may not be familiar with Islam and Muslims

Riley, if you read his whole thread, you'll find where Iwish says he is "NOT religious". He does "not follow the [tenets] of the Islamic faith".

Granted, I suspect his cultural biases affect him and his family more than he may realize, but there really is no theological debate here.

So in my opinion, this part of the discussion is off point, was covered earlier, and is distracting.

I believe 1wish. Also, there is so much work for this young man to become who he says he wants to become,

I'd stay on the DB principles and not theological ones, b/c they simply are Not key to this. IMNSHO