I must say this, and that is that I respond to you because of your tact and kindness. Most are just so positive Islam is bad and that is it and your posts remind me of what a true Christian should be and that is "understanding."

Now for more to understand the mindset of true Muslims then you have to understand that we object to American funds being funneled in as we as citizens see nothing. There are new castles and new hospitals in the name of America but poor Muslims see little or nothing.

We believe in self support and so I understand your feelings on sending money out when American citizens are broke. This has been my complaint all along even when I was in America.

Really Saudi Arabia and the UAE can't be compared to us as we are a poor country. I can't say we are the most religious country but we do not practice some of the more strict customs such as cutting hands off for stealing as they do in Saudi.

We love our King as he is fair and generous. Well wish you well. As you say, many of your posts I do not agree with but I do read occasionally.

Sara