tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post8855097759705167157..comments2024-03-27T22:13:53.704-04:00Comments on The Misadventures of Widowhood: The Islamic Center and Mosque TourMisadventures of Widowhoodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-43985912123749231682016-05-12T16:08:32.918-04:002016-05-12T16:08:32.918-04:00Lack of familiarity DOES leave too much room for m...Lack of familiarity DOES leave too much room for misunderstandings and some people don't even care to learn about other cultures or religions. I've found it interesting to watch people's reactions when I mentioned this tour. Some were more open minded than I thought they'd be about Muslims...others less.Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-26405889315601701032016-05-12T15:34:58.570-04:002016-05-12T15:34:58.570-04:00Wonderful post. My daughter-in-law is from a part ...Wonderful post. My daughter-in-law is from a part of the world where most people are Muslim. I would find such a field trip very interesting. They must wonder what to think of Trump, or maybe they "get" him better than many Americans do. The less we know about others, the easier it is to pass judgement. Lack of familiarity leaves so much room for misunderstanding. Bella Rumhttp://bellarum.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-28883219673671391652016-05-05T23:09:22.289-04:002016-05-05T23:09:22.289-04:00It really was! I would go again just to hear the a...It really was! I would go again just to hear the accent of the Egyptian. He was such an interesting speaker and made sure we that he fully answered questions to our satisfaction before moving to another.Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-41411833601655636452016-05-05T22:46:23.919-04:002016-05-05T22:46:23.919-04:00What a great educational opportunity! -JeanWhat a great educational opportunity! -JeanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-42736728241862523622016-05-02T07:17:16.278-04:002016-05-02T07:17:16.278-04:00It did, Libby. See below.It did, Libby. See below.Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-43052810260595049602016-05-02T07:15:17.015-04:002016-05-02T07:15:17.015-04:00I enjoy people like you sharing your life experien...I enjoy people like you sharing your life experiences. No need to apologize! <br /><br />What I find interesting about all the major religions is they all started from the same place but ended up with these different versions. Much like gossip passed by whispering around a circle of people. the evolution of their churches change though they swear it didn't. People often don't see the Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-33421069877288150702016-05-02T03:45:53.082-04:002016-05-02T03:45:53.082-04:00(#2, apologies if duplicated)
I think all religion...(#2, apologies if duplicated)<br />I think all religions are similar, except the fundamentalists (and they're all equally awful). A friend once commented that Islam was the youngest religions and that was why they were the 'prickliest' (for want of a better word for quick to take affront). I think the religions are like boys clubs: you have blind loyalty to your own, and thus cannot Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-29645552621930950702016-05-02T02:57:42.541-04:002016-05-02T02:57:42.541-04:00(I just commented, but couldn't sign off as mo...(I just commented, but couldn't sign off as mobile screen closed, and unsure if system sent it.)~ LibbyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-23768678265054091222016-05-01T19:24:12.901-04:002016-05-01T19:24:12.901-04:00The speaker said that most Mosques have classes to...The speaker said that most Mosques have classes to learn to read the Quran in Arabic, no matter where in the world they're at. No one asked specifically about study groups but I'm betting the language classes turn into them. <br /><br />The hygiene thing was interesting to all of us who went on the tour so I couldn't leave it out of the blog, but I know what you mean about knowing tooMisadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-78096465822165750482016-05-01T18:40:00.243-04:002016-05-01T18:40:00.243-04:00I knew nothing about Islam before I read this. Wha...I knew nothing about Islam before I read this. What a great opportunity to experience the interiors of the Center and Mosque, and watch a prayer service. Now I know almost too much about hygiene, but I'm glad you included it.<br /><br />I wonder if they have Quran study groups like Christians have Bible study groups. Did you find that out? I'm guessing that most believers can read the GowitheFlohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01842273685414939160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-66649723389349673832016-04-30T23:47:25.615-04:002016-04-30T23:47:25.615-04:00I've taken a couple of semesters of comparativ...I've taken a couple of semesters of comparative religion, one at a state college and one at a Catholic college, both in the '60s. They were really interesting and I wouldn't mind taking another one. I'm sure I've forgotten a lot and the do open your mind up to know how they all evolved.Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-29251363003582122502016-04-30T23:44:09.365-04:002016-04-30T23:44:09.365-04:00The Egyptian Muslim we met had three degrees and i...The Egyptian Muslim we met had three degrees and is working on a doctorate and a year ago he didn't know a word of English. He speaks it quite well now. I find that amazing!<br /><br />I had known about bidet toilets before but I had idea about the bidet showers. After googling them it looks like more countries use them than don't. I find that fascinating. LOLMisadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-68365118968293150622016-04-30T23:23:47.687-04:002016-04-30T23:23:47.687-04:00I know nothing much about ANY religions. Your day...I know nothing much about ANY religions. Your day sounds so fascinating. When I get more energy, I might take a class on comparative religions. My Portland friend has his degree in that! Now he's a lawyer.The Awkward Widowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03729456066739275695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-35612737522283388762016-04-30T23:07:52.639-04:002016-04-30T23:07:52.639-04:00For many years I used to volunteer tutor English t...For many years I used to volunteer tutor English to foreigners living in our area (and most of them were post graduates at the local university). I tutored an Iranian woman for a few years. One day we got into a discussion about bathrooms. She started the discussion by expressing surprise that 'we' shower every day in this country. Because she then said that a lot of people seem to Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-40412011519950863872016-04-30T21:15:08.043-04:002016-04-30T21:15:08.043-04:00Well said, Donna!
There were a couple of people ...Well said, Donna! <br /><br />There were a couple of people at our senior hall who thought it was terrible that the church series tours included the Mosque. But we live in a country where someone recently made a big stink over a school teaching kids how to meditate so nothing surprises me anymore. But it is scary, the ignorance in the world.Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-80743369844259990492016-04-30T19:29:12.501-04:002016-04-30T19:29:12.501-04:00Your trip sounds fascinating and in line with my i...Your trip sounds fascinating and in line with my interactions with Muslims as well. We are, unfortunately, learning about Islam from the very most Fundamentalist sects of their faith. Many American Christians quake at how their religion is conveyed by their most Fundamentalist followers as well. I'm glad you had a positive experience. I wish others had such an open mind and open heart. donnajurenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10799559087972759233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-23498404513568194112016-04-30T15:53:52.209-04:002016-04-30T15:53:52.209-04:00It was a great experience and I agree that more ch...It was a great experience and I agree that more churches need to do interfaith programs to lessen the fears everyone has of each other. We have at least 3 faith based colleges in town and they do have interfaith programs. Last year I went to a Catholic college to her a Jewish Rabbi speak.Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-20055628197998621922016-04-30T14:00:45.405-04:002016-04-30T14:00:45.405-04:00What an excellent experience. Communities need to ...What an excellent experience. Communities need to do more of this. Churches need to invite Muslims to such events. The more we exchange information the less fear we have to deal with. I've visited Mosques several times in Israel and in the states. I've know Muslims like liked much better than some of the Christians I've known of the stripe of one Ted Cruz.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11586429675286969340noreply@blogger.com