"Domestic violence does not affect many people" or "Battering is only a momentary loss of temper". These are myths that need to be cleared. Here is a list of facts that we may be unaware of.
At any Valentine's Day, it is not how much loot we come up with but how we treat one another that will save our experiences on Feb. 14th -and our relationships. Respect cannot be bought, and it's the same with friendship.
What a loving culture America is, with lots of Public Display of Affection, especially between members of the opposite sex. In contrast, Muslims look like real sourpusses. But is Islam anti-affection and does it condemn public displays of affection? Is kissing haram in Islam?
The organized struggle of North American Muslims begins over seven centuries ago, with the civil rights movement led by multitudes of enslaved Muslim Africans. The spirit and movement continues today.
You may have witnessed a moment, an event or a discovery that would change the future of a community. This event or discovery would have to be something exceptional and dramatic to write a new chapter in the books of history.
Dr. Martin Luther King would have spoken of the imperative to prevent terrorism, by trying to get to the root causes-- which are social and political--rather than seeking security through military means.
I'm hoping that a new president and an old story can lead us to a change we can believe in a believable change in ourselves and for all those who suffer in that region of the world where our faith has its roots.