Something I wanted to share

[Whisky in Babylon]

Tonight I was watching Glenn Becks show, granted half the things he says I cannot agree with but sometimes its a really interesting show.

 

Tonight for the full hour he had a woman on his show who I thought was one of the most inspiring woman I've ever seen. Her name is Irshad Manji, some of you might know of her, but for those who dont she is a Muslim Activist and is now fighting to make people see that things can be peaceful in Islam, that the Koran can be questioned and interpreted differently.

 

Her website is http://www.muslim-refusenik.com/aboutirshad.html Check it out cause shes really fantastic.

 

On Glenn Becks show she brought up that Islam in the 12th centery used to be thriving, it was alright to veiw things differntly and question meanings that not everything is so literal. I also found it interesting that in the Koran it says that it is a womans choice to get married, that she can even have a pre-nup and is just as equal to a man but most woman dont know this because they are kept away from it, after all if you keep people dumb it is much easier to control them.

 

I am very fond of questioning and I think people should never stop questioning its how things will change and become better and thats what shes fighting for.

 

Most people fear however which is why no one stands up, no one questions like they should or challanges those who really need to be challanged.

 

I wish there was more people like her out there and I am so glad to know that people are starting to speak up not only here but in Islam aswell however dangerous that may be, and it is very very dangerous.

 

Its just really inspiring to see this woman stand up fearlessly and bring back the age of questioning and to challange an entire group and more people should be like this, not just with Islam but with everything, with our goverment, with other religions and organizations.

 

To have a mind of your own and to use it and not be afraid to speak your opinion is what she fights for, she truely is an amazing woman whos voice, and the voices of others, are much needed in this time.

 

I really wanted to bring her plight to the boards cause It is a very important issue. Your thoughts?

Edited February 10, 2007 by Whisky in Babylon