Madeline
Rookie
- Banned
- #1
The events of 911 were attacks on me, too, for being an American, and a betrayal on me, as well, by the individuals who claim to be my brothers in Islam. They were not any Muslims I know, and I cant imagine what level of hatred would bring a person to commit such acts of total destruction. I didnt come here to take over America. My family has been here since before America. They had a hand in the founding of America.
I will not leave. I have nowhere else to go. The only people who can legitimately tell me I dont belong here are the native peoples of these continents, but not because I am Muslim, but because, like most Americans, I am not native to this land.
If my fellow Americans are against me for being Muslim, then they are against everything that I am, because I am a free American in a land of religious freedoms, who chose to exercise my right to Freedom of Religion. I chose Islam freely, independently, and privately. I was never coerced, or brainwashed. When I chose to submit my will to the will of the God of Abraham, I did so peacefully, calmly, and mindfully. It was by no whim, and it was not at the sharp end of a sword.
This is what I am.
This is What I am | Grove Report
A really beautiful piece. Please read.