Why can a teenager understand this simple concept about religion but millions of people around the world can't? As a Muslim-American, this kid is tired of people misunderstanding and mischaracterizing his religion. To him, it's all very simple. He places much of the blame for Islamophobia (anti-Muslim sentiment) on the shoulders of those who do violent acts in its name. That's right. Most of the myths that persist around Islam just aren't true. Islam is not a religion that promotes violence and terrorism. And, historically, Islam promoted women's rights. The oppression many women face in Muslim countries is often...
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