ISLAM and THE WEST

Cultural differences between the West and Islamic societies often stem from contrasting worldviews: 

The West emphasizes THE RULE OF U.S. CONSTITUTIONAL LAW, individualism,  secularism, and SEPARATION OF CHURCH (RELIGION) and STATE. 

In Islam there is no separation of MOSQUE and STATE; both are one.

Key contrasts appear in gender roles, marriage, polygamy, pedophilia, views on art (especially figurative), sexuality, and political structures, with the West favoring law and order, and Islam being rooted in religious-political rule of Sharia law from their god.

Key Cultural Differences 

• Worldview & Religion:
• WEST: Often secular, separating religion from public life; champions individualism and autonomy.
• ISLAM: A totalizing worldview (Deen) where faith guides all life (political, social, economic, cultural); emphasizes community and divine purpose.  (Deen: refers to Islam as a complete "way of life" or "path," encompassing beliefs, character, and actions, not just rituals, guiding all aspects of a Muslim's existence according to divine law from God (Allah). It signifies submission (from the Arabic root "dana") to God's will, serving as a comprehensive system for spiritual, social, and political life.)

• Politics & Law:
• WEST: Built on secular democracy, religious pluralism, and separation of church/state.
• ISLAM: Traditionally integrates religious and political law (Sharia) into governance,  clashing with Western concepts of pluralism and democracy.

• Social & Gender Roles:
• WEST: Focuses on gender equality and individual rights.
• ISLAM: Traditional views often emphasize distinct gender roles, though debates exist within Muslim communities about gender equality.

• Values & Morality:
• WEST: Prioritizes technological/economic progress, personal freedom, and secular ethics.
• ISLAM: Stresses spiritual/ethical values, modesty, and service to God as primary drivers, sometimes viewing Western liberalism (e.g., sexual openness) as immoral.

• Art & Expression:
• WEST: Celebrates diverse artistic expression, including figurative art and secular music.
• ISLAM: Some traditions discourage figurative art and popular music, seeing them as distractions or inappropriate. 

Areas of Misunderstanding & Conflict 

• Secularism vs. Theism: The Western secular model clashes with Islamic emphasis on religion's public role, leading to friction over public displays of faith, laws, and values.

• Individualism vs. Collectivism: Western focus on individual rights can conflict with Islamic emphasis on community obligations and family honor.

• Perceptions: Muslims are intolerant  fundamentalist.  Muslims often view Western culture as materialistic, immoral, and violent, leading to mutual distrust. 

Most 90%+ Muslim majority countries without OIL are POOR, low education, no jobs, high crime, wars with other Muslims, infested with sickness and disease from sex with cousins.

LEFTIST Commie DEMOCRATS want them in the West to destabilize western nations.  Muslims see the Western infidels as folk that they can freeload off.  They have no clue that it was their Islamic leadership that led them to LOW LIVING refugee status. smh!

Westerners don't want Muslim Sharia Law that turned their Muslim Majority countries into sheetholes where Muslims have to seek refuge in the West.