The endurance of religions [Archives:2006/924/Letters to the Editor]

Jack Snyder
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Christianity is older than Islam. It has endured division, internal and external criticism, and yes those that mock, and insult it. The real test of any religion is its ability to cope and adapt in the face of forces beyond its control. The Western belief in the freedom of expression is beyond the control of Islam and Christianity. The West is about tolerance even in the face of those that we might disagree. Visit any city in the West and you will find images of God, angels, holy men and women. The Hindu religion is one of a thousand faces of god.

Rudeness and bad manners is to be found in every society on Earth. I am sure there are Jews that insult the faith of Islam and Muslims that insult Jews and Christians.

In America, your religion is a very private thing. No one cares if you are Hindu or Muslim as long as one does not make it a case at work no one cares. Sure a woman will not go far here with head covering if she works in sales because head covering is not a standard practice with women here and it has nothing to do with being a good or bad Muslim. You simply do not see many women with head covering in corporate sales. There are Muslim women in covering in the medical and teaching profession, but it will be a long time before one becomes Senator in head covering.
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