That's such a hard one. Chris and I are talking about it right now, as I type....because I keep erasing and re-writing.
One...I detest the term "breeding".....they're not animals. Those people are just like us (with a different faith). When people hear "Muslim" they think 'terrorist'....but they're just thinking about the extremists. (mainly because our liberal media...who to me are the terrorists, keeping us all in the dark about what is really happening.......watch international news stations, you'll see the difference) But these people are not the extremists. No more than
we are...even though there are some Christian Extremists out there.
Two...Laws there clear and are
enforced...I mean REALLY enforced. You steal, you lose a hand. We are a spoiled nation with a whacked out and insanely lenient and uneven (if not outright criminal itself) judicial system. I read a page in PA laws where some of the DUI information listed the
Penalties and Fines in Your State for a First, Second and Third DUI or DWI Conviction.
Second?
THIRD? I love our freedom...but I believe other countries have it right with their punishment systems. Remember the kid that vandalized while in another country and they arrested him and were going to flog him? Then his family tried to fight his punishment? He deserved every strike, in my opinion...and in the eyes of the LAWS. You break a law, you get punished.....but that's not the case here, all the time. Maybe I'm going a bit off-topic with the 'law' things.....but I bellieve it is intertwined with faith.
I believe the Muslim faith is the same way as their laws. They truly believe the consequences of sin and do not waiver. We (and I say 'we' as in a generalization, please do not take personally) will remember the consequences of sin and 'try' to behave. But when we don't feel like behaving...it's as if we figure that the punishment (hell) isn't immediate and we can "make up for it later".
Anyway.....I have to run....this is an awesome thread and I want to hear more. I have to thank Adam for a well said post. Bless you for being over there. You too, Steven...we love you. Adam, it was nice talking to you the other night. Cant wait till friday!!!!