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.”’


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interesting read as are all of your posts hadi. I am grateful to you for your participation.

Bro, I'm greatful that you personally invited me!

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Blasphemy! The Church is NOT liberal! And, if so-called Christians became Muslims, then they weren't true Christians.
Islam is a religon, made by humans. Christianity is made by God.


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Christianity is made by God.

I dont think so.It is made by poeple as much as any other religion.It is by far the best religion anyway, where stoning women and other humans is not allowed, instead we are born to make mistakes and be forgiven...

Yes and im glad i dont have to stop watching my football game to bend on my knees like a retard to please god, like that will help anyone....just help as many poeple u can in your life.That is what any god should be happy for....not if we pray on him 5 times a day or 22.....

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By the way,

Good posts Hadi, We are glad u are here.

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Islam is a religon, made by humans. Christianity is made by God.

Bull****, prove this.


@ Illiria

I would ask you to kindly watch what you say.
Making references to someones faith by labelling some of its actions as "retard" -like and barbaric is very unethical considering you know nothing about the faith, except what you hear on TV committed by certain "Muslims".
Im sure you would not like it if a Muslim came along with statements such as Christians 'dunking' their kids under Water (baptism) or calling Chrisitianty barbaric because of the Crusades.

Thanks.

P.s. I am not religious, but i still respect my faith as others faiths as well.

@Mehran,

Well, thats my opinion, I consider alot of things backwords and very retarted,

and im not religious either...

by the way i may consider some things retarded in iran for example,your country, but i consider the practice  of it very HUMANE in a muslim country like Turkey,and no less than mine. 

Im sorry stoning people and hunging them aint none of the rules that should apply to your religion, therefore is extremely not just retarded but unexcusable, and against the rules of any GOD.

Blah saudi arabia is a nice place and we Iranians are allways happy to visit it.

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anyway i dont understand why u get so touched,,,My respond is to the article, which if i respond same way u do i could fins some things insulting for christians anyway.I do consider alot of things retarded and just because this is a religion wont make a difference,
I consider alot of things retarded in christianity as well, but im not gonne analize things here, just commented on that he had to stop watching the foorball game to pray, and it came after ive watched the football play off games.

Touchy? me? Lol Na.
Im just having a discussion with you, to seem "touchy" was not my intention.

Mods. This is a sensitive issue and really not related to military issues. Racial and religious views should not be allowed to spread in this respectable forum. Indeed, each one of us would have our own idea and views about them...even among those of the same faith and flock. I strongly urge this thread to be sealed.

Peace everyone and each one of you guys are entitled to your own views.

Thks

no bro,
im having a discussion as well,
im just saying dont misunderstand me on this,,,
i made that comment because i couldnt never stop watching my sports,
if christians do certain things i consider them retarded as well...

@ Illiria

Its all good bro

@ Faz1

Dont worry about it bro

Ay, i saw that program on Channel 4 aswell. The whole season on Texas has been quite fascinating. The "fattest state" one was by far the most funny/horrifc though.

@Azzurro

Islam is a religon, made by humans. Christianity is made by God.

Wow, just wow.


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