Religion- Disscusion Week 8

Make sure to answer all questions

"Islam in the media versus real Islam"  Review the materials in the Instructor's Insights and then respond to the following:

• Given what you have read about Muslims and Islam this week, how does it differ from the media?
• If you are military, how does this week's readings and materials compare with your personal experiences?
• Do you know any Muslims? If so, what are your experiences with them?
• If you are Muslim, what would you like us to know about you and your religion?
• Can you name some celebrity Muslims?

Instructor Insights 

Women and Islam

• 00:02:51 Comparing the European and American Muslim Experience

  Jan 11, 2015 [removed]

  In the aftermath of the deadly 2015 terrorist attacks in Paris, France, that claimed 17 lives, some have wondered why a small minority of European Muslims have become radicalized while there seems to be less of a problem in the American Muslim community. NBC News Foreign Correspondent Ayman Mohyeldin visits Dearborn, Michigan, where Muslims make up more than a third of the population.

   

• 00:03:09 The Difference Between Shi'ites and Sunnis

  Feb 21, 2007 [removed]

  In a Today's 101 segment, NBC's Richard Engel explains the difference between Sunni and Shi'ite muslims in Iraq, a very basic divide that goes back to the earliest days of Islam.