Monday, September 25, 2006

Email I got the other day...Very Interesting

To my muslim sisters Current mood: frustrated
>By Joanna Francis>>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

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