A Letter from a Christian woman to all muslims...nice read...
To My Muslim Sisters
From a Christian woman....
http://crescentandcross.com/index.php?page=articles&author=joanna_francis&subpage1=sisters1
Between the Israeli assault on Lebanon and the Zionist "war on terror," the
Muslim world is now center stage in every American home. I see the carnage,
death and destruction that have befallen Lebanon, but I also see something
else: I see you. I can't help but notice that almost every woman I see is
carrying a baby or has children around her. I see that though they are dressed
modestly, their beauty still shines through. But it's not just outer beauty
that I notice. I also notice that I feel something strange inside me: I feel
envy. I feel terrible for the horrible experiences and war crimes that the
Lebanese people have suffered, being targeted by our common enemy. But I can't
help but admire your strength, your beauty, your modesty, and most of all, your
happiness. Yes, it's strange, but it occurred to me that even under constant
bombardment, you still seemed happier than we are, because you were still
living the natural lives of women. The way women have always lived
since the beginning of time. It used to be that way in the West until the
1960s, when we were bombarded by the same enemy. Only we were not bombarded
with actual munitions, but with subtle trickery and moral corruption.
They bombarded us Americans from Hollywood, instead of from fighter jets or
with our own American-made tanks. They would like to bomb you in this way too,
after they've finished bombing the infrastructure of your countries. I do not
want this to happen to you. You will feel degraded, just like we do. You can
avoid this kind of bombing if you will kindly listen to those of us who have
already suffered serious casualties from their evil influence. Because
everything you see coming out of Hollywood is a pack of lies, a distortion of
reality, smoke and mirrors. They present casual sex as harmless recreation
because they aim to destroy the moral fabric of the societies into which they
beam their poisonous programming. I beg you not to drink their poison. There is
no antidote for it once you have consumed it. You may recover partially, but
you will never be the same. Better to avoid the poison altogether than to try
to heal from the damage it causes.
They will try to tempt you with their titillating movies and music videos,
falsely portraying us American women as happy and satisfied, proud of dressing
like prostitutes, and content without families. Most of us are not happy, trust
me. Millions of us are on anti-depressant medication, hate our jobs, and cry at
night over the men who told us they loved us, then greedily used us and walked
away. They would like to destroy your families and convince you to have fewer
children. They do this by presenting marriage as a form of slavery, motherhood
as a curse, and being modest and pure as old-fashioned. They want you to
cheapen yourself and lose your faith. They are like the Serpent tempting Eve
with the apple. Don't bite.
I see you as precious gems, pure gold, or the "pearl of great value" spoken
of in the Bible (Matthew 13: 45). All women are pearls of great value, but some
of us have been deceived into doubting the value of our purity. Jesus said:
"Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast your pearls before
swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn again and rend you"
(Matthew 7: 6). Our pearls are priceless, but they convince us that they're
cheap. But trust me; there is no substitute for being able to look in the
mirror and seeing purity, innocence and self-respect staring back at you. The
fashions coming out of the Western sewer are designed to make you believe that
your most valuable asset is your sexuality. But your beautiful dresses and
veils are actually sexier than any Western fashion, because they cloak you in
mystery and show self-respect and confidence. A woman's sexuality should be
guarded from unworthy eyes, since it should be your gift to the
man who loves and respects you enough to marry you. And since your men are
still manly warriors, they deserve no less than your best. Our men don't even
want purity anymore. They don't recognize the pearl of great value, opting for
the flashy rhinestone instead. Only to leave her too.
Your most valuable assets are your inner beauty, your innocence, and
everything that makes you who you are. But I notice that some Muslim women push
the limit and try to be as Western as possible, even while wearing a veil (with
some of their hair showing). Why imitate women who already regret, or will soon
regret, their lost virtue? There is no compensation for that loss. You are
flawless diamonds. Don't let them trick you into becoming rhinestones. Because
everything you see in the fashion magazines and on Western television is a lie.
It is Satan's trap. It is fool's gold.
I'll let you in on a little secret, just in case you're curious: pre-marital
sex is not even that great. We gave our bodies to the men we were in love with,
believing that that was the way to make them love us and want to marry us. Just
as we had seen on television growing up. But without the security of marriage
and the sure knowledge that he will always stay with us, it's not even
enjoyable! That's the irony. It was just a waste. It leaves you in tears.
Speaking as one woman to another, I believe that you understand that already.
Because only a woman can truly understand what's in another woman's heart. We
really are all alike. Our race, religion or nationalities do not matter. A
woman's heart is the same everywhere. We love. That's what we do best. We
nurture our families and give comfort and strength to the men we love. But we
American women have been fooled into believing that we are happiest having
careers, our own homes in which to live alone, and freedom to give
our love away to whomever we choose. That is not freedom. And that is not
love. Only in the safe haven of marriage can a woman's body and heart be safe
to love. Don't settle for anything less. It's not worth it. You won't even like
it and you'll like yourself even less afterwards. Then he'll leave you.
Sin never pays. It always cheats you. Even though I have reclaimed my honor,
there's still no substitute for having never been dishonored in the first
place. We Western women have been brainwashed into thinking that you Muslim
women are oppressed. But truly, we are the ones who are oppressed; slaves to
fashions that degrade us, obsessed with our weight, begging for love from men
who do not want to grow up. Deep down inside, we know that we have been
cheated. We secretly admire and envy you, although some of us will not admit
it. Please do not look down on us or think that we like things the way they
are. It's not our fault. Most of us did not have fathers to protect us when we
were young because our families have been destroyed. You know who is behind
this plot. Don't be fooled, my sisters. Don't let them get you too. Stay
innocent and pure. We Christian women need to see what life is really supposed
to be like for women. We need you to set the example for us, because we
are lost. Hold onto your purity. Remember: you can't put the toothpaste back
in the tube. So guard your "toothpaste" carefully!
I hope you receive this advice in the spirit in which it is intended: the
spirit of friendship, respect, and admiration. From your Christian sister
with love.
© 2006+ Joanna Francis
--
"There is no drop more loved by God than a teardrop that falls in the dark of
the night from love of God, meant solely for him and no one else. "
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