Ramadan

I agree and disagree with the arguments that Ramadan is making in these readings. I agree that Muslims can indeed try to ease the tensions between that ethnic group and western cultures. I also agree that Muslims can coexist with western society. However, there are certain things that I disagree with from Ramadan’s writings. Throughout his writings, at least to me, it seems that he is making it seem as if it is Muslims who need to try and find a way to change who they are so that can integrate into western society. However, shouldn’t our western society in particular the United States be much more accepting of these people, and all people in general. Especially since our country and society was all created of immigrants who were all new to this country. Why can’t we as Americans be more accepting of a different group of people, our whole society boasts that we are the land of the free, and we accept everyone no matter where they come from. But clearly this is not as true as everyone seems to claim it is, or else Ramadan wouldn’t even have to write as much about these types of issues. Muslims of our society shouldn’t feel like they need to change anything about who they are so that we as Americans will appreciate them more or become more existing of them. Both cultures have an influence on each other and more people need to realize this. However, we come off as hypocrites by not accepting these people.