WordsAplenty's commentsComments On: EverythingArticles Blogs Journals Photos created by: EveryoneWordsAplenty Does Islam Say Ex-Muslims Must Die? - Blog Entry31 Mar 2006 02:28 AM If you want to know what Islam says about something, you must go to the source: the Holy Koran. The website you posted is an anti-Islam website. How can you possibly expect that site to be unbiased? I have given you quotes that specifically say Islam does not allow the harming of non-Muslims who do not harm you first. You don't have to take my word for it, but do not automatically believe everything you hear on an anti-Islamic site. Go out and get a Koran and read for yourself. You cannot judge Islam based on the actions of a few Muslims, just as you can't judge Christianity by the actions of all Christians. People do things every day, in every religion, in the name of God. That doesn't mean the actions speak for the religion. Some people are misguided, some are extremists, some are crazy, and some are just plain wrong. That only speaks for the person in question, not the religion. If a "Christian" rapes or molests a child, should we believe that Christianity condones that activity? No, of course not. Even if that person is a priest of other man of God, we would never believe that God condones abuse. Likewise, if a Muslim wants to kill a convert, don't automatically assume Islam says it's so. And don't believe everything you read or hear in a biased media. Do your own research and your own thinking. You might be surprised by what you learn. And I'd like you to tell me where I came across as judgmental. Dancing with the Spouses! - Blog Entry30 Mar 2006 07:50 PM Heather, this was a great article! The subject, the writing, everything... a perfect 10. I can promise that we won't be taking lessons any time soon, but maybe we can practice in our living room. Responding to a Bad Report Card - Blog Entry30 Mar 2006 12:24 AM I grew up in a house with an all A's, all the time policy. I was actually grounded for making B's. All that did was cause me to become a perfectionist, someone who never feels quite good enough. Not exactly the best gift to give a child, is it? As a homeschooler, my focus is not on grades at all. We focus on individual skills and strengths. We focus on what brings each child joy. If they have a weakness, we work on it together. If they have a specific skill, we celebrate it together. But, grades? Not that important in our house. The One Right Way to Discipline - Blog Entry30 Mar 2006 12:16 AM I get where you're coming from, Nicki. So many people turn to the baby trainers and the other experts and end up frustrated. I do believe in reading parenting books, but mainly to support what I already believe. :) For example, I read lots of Dr. Sears books and homeschooling books. This lets me know that 1) I am not crazy and 2)There are others out there who parent the same way I do. But, yes, I agree... we do have the answers inside us. We just have to learn to block out all the other voices and listen to our own -- and our kids. As far as out of control kids, I don't think that is a result of not knowing how to discipline, but of not wanting to. Muslim Dating -- Or Not! - Blog Entry29 Mar 2006 04:29 PM Thanks, Lisa. You explained that better than I did. I think I was a little sensitive about the idea that Muslim wives are bought. I think I smell a future blog topic... Are You Connecting With Your Family? - Blog Entry28 Mar 2006 09:28 PM The over-scheduling is a big problem. When did we all decide that young kids need to be doing something all the time?!! What happened to free play, books, taking walks, and stuff like that? Sometimes I feel that, although I'm always with my kids, I'm never really spending time with them, because we're rushing from activity to activity. Marrying With Children - Blog Entry28 Mar 2006 07:26 PM So true. I've been in my stepson's life for 10 years now, and I've tried to never act as a parent to him. Instead, I try to be a friend or even a much older sister. It has worked out well. Trying to be a parent only breeds resentment and anger. Mirror, Mirror on the Wall - Blog Entry28 Mar 2006 03:38 PM Great points. That's the wonderful side of opposites attracting-- the chance to perfectly complement one another and to learn from each other. My husband, like yours, sees only the best in others. He's also more outgoing and friendly. I'm trying to be more like him. He, in turn, is learning to be a better listener and be more sensitive to others. The Second Marriage - Blog Entry28 Mar 2006 03:33 PM My husband was also married before. Honestly, he doesn't really seem to carry that much baggage. What makes it hard, for me, is that they had a child so we still have to see the ex. I don't like weekly reminders that he had a life before me! Childish, I know. |
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