Today, I love them. Everyone was just so sweet. Our bonds are absolutely
getting stronger. Over breakfast, lunch, dinner, and throughout the whole
class, there were so much interactions, sharing of traditions, histories,
politics, cultures, wanting to learn from the other faiths as well from our own
traditions.
Controversial religious scriptures and texts from the Hebrew and
Christian’s bible were given and we had to somehow discuss its context then and
today in small groups. I have learned an abundance of new things. Most of it
are surprising and scary, not something that I would ever be able to agree. For
example, on Moses command to kill all women and children during a particular
battle. That is disturbing.
I raised my concern about my methodology approaching the Quran. We would
refer to scholars first instead of we ourselves determine to interpret a verse.
As for them, most of them do not do that. They interpret it however they see
fit. No guidelines at all. It was definitely not easy for me even if it from
their scriptures whom they considered as holy.
Well, that is one major difference between us. They seem fine with that.
Oh, I have also learned that almost all of them are ignoring their text. The
Jews does not believe in the Hereafter. It is surprising although it mentioned
in their holy scripture. May Allah guide them and us all.
