abu_rashid wrote on Sep 16
th, 2010 at 9:04pm:
aussiefree2ride,
Quote:I didn`t expect you to comprehend Abu, but these Muslims were originally taken into France
How do you know the story behind each and every Muslim??? An interesting fact is that many of those in the West who wear niqab are actually converts. Most of the women I know of in australia who wear niqab are Aussies. They've not been "taken in" by anyone.
They have been taken in by Islam. Or perhaps appropriated Islam for their own psychological needs, like you, Abu.
In my view, the vast majority of westerners who convert to Islam do so as a political act or as a gesture of 'up yours' to their families. Or both.
When there was communist and fascist parties, they would have joined either, depending on what bridges they wanted to burn. In the 60s and 70s they would have gone with the Krishnas or the Orange people or the Buddhists. They would have gron their hair, smoked dope and adored Che.
Turning to Islam is a rebellion against the 'west' and their parents, as they understand rebellion (being irritating). Islam is now politically significant, as an ideology. But kif you are searching for spiritual riches, Islam has very little to recommend it. It it is spiritually, ethically, philosophically incoherent - an instant plus for the uncultivated and disaffected. If you are in search of being a defiant western kid, it's perfect: you don't have to think, just follow orders and it will make you an instant outsider. Instant karma.