[REALITY]

George W Bush may be backed by Christian fundamentalists but in his home state of Texas, Islam is the latest big draw. The Bible belt is transferring its allegiance to the Qur’an because, for many erstwhile Christians, believe it or not, the church is too liberal.

Eric was a Baptist preacher before he became a Muslim 14 years ago. Now he prays five times a day – even in the middle of watching a football game. His wife, Karen, also a convert, is covered from head to toe in the traditional Muslim burka. Islam, says Eric, ‘is everything I wanted Christianity to be’. His mother has found it hard to come to terms with her son’s conversion and believes he will return to the Christian faith: ‘Then he will be a dynamic preacher.’ Eric says: ‘Maybe some day she’ll embrace Islam.’

Women are also becoming followers of Muhamed. Yasmine (previously Mindy) arranged a marriage for herself and has three children. Islam, she says is ‘the solution to a lot of the prevailing evils: drugs, adultery, fornication…’ Converts often see the religious laws more clearly than those who have been brought up as Muslims and Yasmine can spot a mistake at 20 paces. She believes that she has a unique opportunity to help people who are born into the religion get back to the fundamentals.

Catherine has been a Muslim for two weeks. She came from a privileged background – private school followed by a career in PR. Now the established Muslim women guide her through the purification rituals as she washes before prayer and removes her nail varnish.

David is the only white Muslim in his little town on Route 66. He believes his new religion makes him a better American and, far from undermining liberties, gives the individual more rights. He had an arranged marriage and his wife, who was born a Muslim, was shocked by the strictness with which he insists they live their lives. His family – a white man with his wife and daughter dressed in their hijabs (headscarves) –are stared in the streets and supermarkets of their one-horse town.

There are 400,000 Muslims in Texas alone and Islam is the fastest growing religion in the USA. Since 9/11 there have been more converts to Islam than ever. Eric believes that people are trying to understand Muslims and want to learn about their religion. Yasmine says: ‘America should not be afraid. If it would be better Muslims were the majority. If a child asks me: “Who made this leaf?” I say, “Allah. Allah made everything.”’

[Hyperx]

Lets persecute them! I ever catch mansoor on US soil I will whip his ass all the way back to Saudi soil...!

[pvtpile]

Fucking extremist dip shits

[silverdooty]

If a child asks me: “Who made this leaf?” I say, “Allah. Allah made everything.”’

mo*fu* better start raking his shit up as soon he gets done at 7-11

[Atomicoxygas]

not surprised at all .... and wont be surprised if Bush turned out to be a muslim too.

These ppl if not a large portion of Americans are in dire need of education.

Partly the newsmedia is to be blamed for this since there is more focus on middle east political-religious events aired on US TV.

Most converts dont really understand that Islam is for and only for Arabs ... the rest are secondary class muslims. dont believe me? read about sunni - shia conflicts.

[Myggz]

These ppl if not a large portion of Americans are in dire need of education

Mostly aimed at religious.. if not extremists.. at those who need religion..

What the hell are they so unsure about within themselves that they need a religion to make excuses for their thoughts and behaviours..

I'm more of a person that cares about people than any religious arsehole.. and them that I dissagree with takes what they get.. within the consideration of my experience and years on the planet.. not because religion told me to....

I've been called a "Humanist" and a "Secular Humanist.."

It still seems like a classification to me... in anothers way of classifying me.. but I change every day.. with my circumstances..

so.... ... ...

hmmmm

[satman]

says Eric, ‘is everything I wanted Christianity to be’

i.e., where the man is emperor and can control ever aspect of his family of slaves ?