Showing posts with label Daily Blurts. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Daily Blurts. Show all posts
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
>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
A bit about me...
Originally from Djibouti and Somalia. However, raised in the states. I'm a: Writer (actually working on a really funny book...ask me about it) , photographer, activist, and deliriously obsessed by music, the arts and good vibes. Love sounds, words and images (artistic vocabulary causes palpitations), travel, meeting people from all over the world, daydreaming, being by the sea, hanging out in galleries, museums or interesting architectural space. A bit of a nerd, hobbies include reading the dictionary or say, studying maps. I find myself to be creatively eclectic. Currently, a senior in Uni. Will be graduating in Business/English. Hopefully, I want to get into my masters. I've been thinking about Neuro Linguistics ( explore how mind and neurology, language patterns (linguistic), and the organization of human perception and cognition into systemic patterns (programming) interact to create subjective reality and human behaviors.) Not sure yet. Nonetheless, I am a real unique being. Interested in all the world has to offer to me. Stop by and drop me a line or two...
Since this is offiicially the first blog. I thought I'd add some things I like...
Well, that's just an idea of some of the things I'm into...I hope this medium serves as a place to regurgitate all of my ideas and thoughts.
Since this is offiicially the first blog. I thought I'd add some things I like...
Well, that's just an idea of some of the things I'm into...I hope this medium serves as a place to regurgitate all of my ideas and thoughts.
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