the depiction of Muslims in Hollywood-pilot on ABC family

[Cathi 5,746]

stereotypes of Muslims in Hollywood need to be changed. The notion that the people writing this show aren't even of Arabic/Muslim background is ridiculous. Once again depicting all Muslims as terrorists and wife beating control freaks where women have no say in anything and are oppressed, religious and zeolist racists. Tired of seeing all Muslims depicted as American hating ,kidnapping, women stoning terrorists. 99.9% of Muslims are so far from what is depicted in Hollywood and general media. No wonder the general public in the US are afraid of Islam and Muslims. It is ingrained in our brains and it needs to stop. I wish people would educate themselves instead of demonizing over a billion Muslims because of a few crazy extremists who twist Islam for their own agendas and don't follow the true meaning and writings of Islam, their teachings and the Qaran. No where in Islam is murder condoned or allowed., EVER....it's getting old. These stories sell tickets, if it were about a normal Muslim family and their day to day life, people wouldn't be as interested. People would rather watch the demonizing of the religion than know the real truth. Feel free to watch this video.

http://live.huffingtonpost.com/r/segment/does-alice-in-arabia-fuel-anti-muslim-sentiment/5329942a78c90a467d0004a9

[luckytxn 2,264]

And no, all Texans do not wear cowboy hats.

[Karee 4,190]

In before the lock.

[We Keep Receipts 9,238]

stereotypes of Muslims in Hollywood need to be changed. The notion that the people writing this show aren't even of Arabic/Muslim background is ridiculous. Once again depicting all Muslims as terrorists and wife beating control freaks where women have no say in anything and are oppressed, religious and zeolist racists. Tired of seeing all Muslims depicted as American hating ,kidnapping, women stoning terrorists. 99.9% of Muslims are so far from what is depicted in Hollywood and general media. No wonder the general public in the US are afraid of Islam and Muslims. It is ingrained in our brains and it needs to stop. I wish people would educate themselves instead of demonizing over a billion Muslims because of a few crazy extremists who twist Islam for their own agendas and don't follow the true meaning and writings of Islam, their teachings and the Qaran. No where in Islam is murder condoned or allowed., EVER....it's getting old. These stories sell tickets, if it were about a normal Muslim family and their day to day life, people wouldn't be as interested. People would rather watch the demonizing of the religion than know the real truth. Feel free to watch this video.

http://live.huffingtonpost.com/r/segment/does-alice-in-arabia-fuel-anti-muslim-sentiment/5329942a78c90a467d0004a9

SInce 9/11, it's been hard wired into most people's brains to think it automatically. I've challenged several members to take a trip in the MENA forum and ask questions so that they may become better informed, but it's more fun to bash Islam.

[lostinblue 1,989]

I had a friend who was doing work for a police department in Malaysia... Tell me why there was a box for donations "to be used for the destruction of Israel. " written in Malay and English. ... Every person who had business with that police station could donate.

[We Keep Receipts 9,238]

I had a friend who was doing work for a police department in Malaysia... Tell me why there was a box for donations "to be used for the destruction of Israel. " written in Malay and English. ... Every person who had business with that police station could donate.

I don't know lost. Does this mean that every time a person does something, the entire country has to be held accountable for it? Do you claim responsibility when someone goes on a shooting spree and they look like you? Have Christian beliefs? Loves the 2nd Amendment?

When you can answer for every evil misdeed caused by Americans, I'll look into this for you.

[B_J 2,752]

When you can answer for every evil misdeed caused by Americans, I'll look into this for you.

You're not getting off the hook that easily. You're an American too. You have to answer for every bad thing done by a Muslim, black, or an American. And, as an American, I'm going to start doing bad things just so you have to explain them.

[lostinblue 1,989]

I don't know lost. Does this mean that every time a person does something, the entire country has to be held accountable for it? Do you claim responsibility when someone goes on a shooting spree and they look like you? Have Christian beliefs? Loves the 2nd Amendment?

When you can answer for every evil misdeed caused by Americans, I'll look into this for you.

As usual no explanation for government action for genocide of the Jewish state (half way across the world). Police stations are part of the arm of the government. So this is a government action...How many more Islamic governments have this same type of box .... looking for "donations " ????.

[We Keep Receipts 9,238]

You're not getting off the hook that easily. You're an American too. You have to answer for every bad thing done by a Muslim, black, or an American. And, as an American, I'm going to start doing bad things just so you have to explain them.

This is one of the funniest things I've read in a while. You make me giggle.

As usual no explanation for government action for genocide of the Jewish state (half way across the world). Police stations are part of the arm of the government. So this is a government action...How many more Islamic governments have this same type of box .... looking for "donations " ????.

Tell you what Lost, go into the MENA forum. Have this conversation with the Muslims that live there or have spouses that come from there. My wife has seen what you've typed, she doesn't have my patience.

Your kidding Right ? I read the world news daily.

Can someone please tell me what the penalty is for leaving this group ?

That speaks for itself.

If I left Islam, my in laws would be disappointed.

[LibCampFireClub 635]

They need to update the Book of Stereotypes. People are always finding it full of errors.

[novedsac 355]

I agree, but commercial broadcast television is for profit, so they produce and broadcast what sells. This is why television is complete garbage … we don't watch it at home, at least not the serialized shows.

However, the stereotype is engendered by more than '… a few crazy extremists'; a minority for sure, but a minority which is significant in terms of number, zealousness and political sanction/support from official some governments.

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

Have you seen the Simpsons episode where a Muslim family moves to Springfield, Mimo? There is a counter to your claim.

[LibCampFireClub 635]

I object to Homer Simpson being depicted as a beer drinking donut loving family man. Some Americans don't even like donuts, do they?

[Crashed~N2~Me 970]

Me thinks maybe someone joined VJ for the sole purpose = participate in this thread.

(IBL)

[Alolao 0]

Me thinks maybe someone joined VJ for the sole purpose = participate in this thread.

(IBL)

Marv ?