no more fascinating then hearing about a muslim woman wearing a cross during Eid al-Adha. Just my own feelings.

Quote: "She says she was inspired to take on this project by both the current tensions between Muslim and non-Muslim members in her community and the 18 months she spent in Amman, Jordan, with her husband.

“Living in a culture where I stuck out like a sore thumb, I personally know what it can feel like to be an outsider, and I wanted to remind myself of that, so that I can better love all people, no matter what they look like,” Eagan tells BuzzFeed News.

She also cites the teachings of the Bible as the reason for wearing the hijab, as well as the desire to (literally) practice what she preaches.

“Jesus said to love our neighbors, strangers, and enemies. I think this is something that is not often taken seriously by many Christians,” Eagan tells BuzzFeed News. “We are so influenced by the media, that we allow fear to take over and forget to love. Fear is the opposite of love.”":end quote

haha, but seriously though, I really am trying to understand her. I have a distant cousin who's a huge fan, determined to "convert me" away from Elizabeth Warren - so far, no success. If anything, she's starting to come to my way of thinking.

I needed a laugh this morning

I applaud her intent, but don't feel it is the time to "walk a mile" in someone else shoes. It shows disrespect for Christians who truly believe in their religion

Then again there are lots of things I don't get

1. Gay Rights, who cares who loves who or who wants to marry who. If you are lucky to find a soul mate in this world do what you want. There should be no need for laws or talk. Same goes for color and relationships.

2. Religion, although I consider myself more spiritual than religious as long as you don't believe in evil then why should anyone care. Why kill or disrespect?

Have respect for your neighbor, embrace different ways of life and let's move on to other things. Why is that so hard for some folks? I don't get it. I was not raised with hate, but I was hated on. I didn't raise my children to hate and they don't. Sometimes when they are hated on I see confusion in their faces. Only last a moment and then they move on.

3. abortion, I thought we cleared that up in 1973. Although I consider my self pro-life, that is for me. I would never stand in the way of a woman and her choice so don't stand in my way when I say I am pro-life.

for the post

I work with a lot of women who wear the Hijab-- it never would occur to me to 'not meet their eyes' to me, they are simply people, but I clearly have a larger exposure. I understand what she is trying to do-- I'm glad she blogging on her experiences.

Maybe being forced to walk behind one's husband and to never look a stranger in the eyes would be an interesting test, too?
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