Drugb posted:Chief et al, it appears that Muslims have a PR problem. Is there anything the muslim community can do to improve the image of the umma worldwide?
Why is it that the Buddists, Hindus, Christians, Jews and other religious faiths don't have this issue with their image, being associated with terrorism like Islam? Isn't there something that the larger Muslim community can start working on to improve this image via tv ads, publicizing the turning in a few terrorists etc? Something tangible to show the world that they are against the terrorists, other than just complaining about discrimination. When was the last time we heard publicly that the muslim community turned in a terrorist or stopped a terrorist attack? I am sure this has happened but it is not given the publicity it deserves.
The image of the umma that jumps out at the rest of us is the muslims shouting death to America, burning the US flag or celebrating the death of "infidels" etc. Seldom do we see images of Imams and clerics condemning the acts of terrorism and working with law enforcement to turn in the terrorists. This needs to be publicized. The silence from the larger Muslim community is interpreted as endorsing of terrorism.
We all know that the majority of Muslims are good people and the bad rap comes from the actions of just a few comparatively. Similar to how Blacks like CaribJ are associated with crime and welfare despite the evidence to show otherwise.
You did well until the "RACISM" kicks in with the last paragraph.
How can some one take guidance from you ???