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Human Behavior
The study of human behavior which is affected by genetics, perceived behaviorial controls, attitude, and societal norms
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Why do people feel threatened by Muslims?
This is certainly a sensitive topic and is open to many different answers from different WikiAnswers contributors. Here are some of those answers:
Answer 1: The Problem Lies with political Islam, not Muslims
One of the major problems with even putting forward a question like this today is the presence of the term "Islamophobia" which has really no definition and can be so easily applied. Any criticism of Islam or of Muslim practices just gets branded with this label, even if the words are spoken by Muslims. Therefore, I propose (in this answer) three separate words to discuss the varied feelings of Non-Muslims towards Islam:
- Anti-Mohammedan(ism) = The belief that Muslims as people are wicked or problematic. This is the Muslim rough equivalent to Anti-Semitism for Jews. The term actually existed historically, but has been "outmoded" because Muslims are no longer called Mohammedans in recognition of the fact that they do not follow Mohammed because he is their Lord and Savior, but only as a Prophet.
- Anti-Islamic(ism) = The belief that the ideology and beliefs of Islam as a religious construction and lifestyle manifesto promotes wrong-doing or are seriously problematic to a multicultural society.
- Anti-Islam(ism) = The belief that Islam as politically manifest and capable of determining actual laws promotes inequality, injustice, and moral incorrectness.
Put most simply: Muslim people are lovable, Islamic religion is salvageable, Islamic politics are insufferable.
Anti-Mohammedanism
Most Non-Muslims (contrary to Muslim assertions) are not actually Anti-Mohammedan. While there are certainly a minority of individuals who say that Muslims themselves are a cancer on society, this is a very limited opinion. Muslims of all backgrounds, like Arabs, Indians, Southeast Asians, etc. are typically warm, hospitable, and loving people. They work diligently at their jobs, aspire for their children to have better lives, and are every bit as caring and nurturing as any other citizen. The TV show "Muslims in America" was cancelled after one season because the participants in the show were "too normal". The only difference between them and non-Muslims were that some of the women wore hijabs and everyone prayed on Fridays instead of Sundays. Their ideologies and views were quintessentially American. Muslims in Dearborn, Michigan famously joined the celebrations when Osama bin Laden was killed in Pakistan, because they opposed the terror and fear that he represented.
If there may be one thing worth noting here, it is that Non-Muslims hope that Muslims can take a critical look at their past in a way that, up to this point, few of them have dared to do.
Anti-Islamicism
Many more non-Muslims are Anti-Islamic and point to a number of issues with Islamic legal practice and belief. Some of these Islamic "ideas" are incredibly frightening to many non-Muslims. The discussions about declaring Holy Wars on Unbelievers, are very frightening and scary to many who treasure the idea of Freedom of Conscience. Furthermore, Islam as a religion may promote tolerance of other religions, but certainly does not promote equality between religions. Qur'an verse 9:29 which formed the backbone Islamic legal treatment of Non-Muslims historically, says:
Fight those who do not believe in Allah or in the Last Day and who do not consider unlawful what Allah and His Messenger have made unlawful and who do not adopt the religion of truth from those who were given the Scripture - [fight] until they give the jizyah [tax] willingly while they are humbled.
This has led persistently negative treatment of Non-Muslims in Muslim countries. Admittedly, in the Middle Ages, it was superior to European treatment, but today the situation is reversed. Muslims in Europe live without fear that their Mosques could be destroyed or that violence will be used against them. However, Egyptian churches continue to be bombed and Egyptian Christians have no recourse. Lebanese Christians fled Lebanon in the 1920s and 1930s to escape Muslim pogroms. Jews departed from nearly every Muslim-majority country to go to Israeli internment camps because living there was better than their historical ties for centuries to the countries in which they lived. Islam has not learned from this and continues to tell Muslims that they did nothing wrong.
Additionally, Islamic Penal Law makes Non-Muslims very scared. Some particularly problematic issues include: claiming that the rape victim is criminally liable for "getting raped", chopping off a thief's hands as punishment for theft, the execution of homosexuals, blasphemy laws in general, permission given to enslave people, and execution of apostates.
If Islamic views modernizes and its adherents show that they are willing to compete in the marketplace of ideas instead of just yell, scream, and perform violent acts until everybody listens, Islam may get a fairer shake. Until then, many see Islam as undesirable and regressive. If voices like Tawfik Hamid ring louder than those of Ayatollah Khamanei, Islam may garner many more Non-Muslim advocates or at least alienate far fewer. A link to Tawfik Hamid's "Mr. Tolerance" PDF has also been provided to get a flavor of the type of Islam that he advocates.
Anti-Islamism
The overwhelming majority of Non-Muslims oppose (either strongly or weakly) Muslim attempts to impose Islamic Laws on a country's citizens and people. Given that many Non-Muslims find the Islamic Penal Law outdated and horrendous and see that Islam seeks to repress religious minorities, they are not interested in a government that seeks to rule by exactly these mechanisms. This is not opposition to Muslim politicians like Keith Ellison, since he is not an Islamist, but merely a politician informed by values. An Islamist actively seeks the implementation of part or the whole of Shari'a Law, with the intent of creating an Islamic State. Many Non-Muslims in the West hold dearly to the idea that religion should stay out of politics in order to allow every religion the freedom to operate and discuss its views. An Islamist State would also be very restrictive to Muslims, forcing them to live in a Puritanical Way that would prevent differing local customs from informing the cultural richness that can be found in Islamic countries. Islamist regimes (like Iran) are notoriously violent to their own citizens and Non-Muslim compassion for Muslims (Anti-Anti-Mohammedanism) is greatly saddened when such regimes come to power.
Answer 2: Jealousy About Islam's Growth
Islam is the fast growing religion in the world and the best known and ancient religion. people are jealous. [See Comments in the Discussion Section about this answer under "Comment on Answer 2"]
Answer 3: Only the Ignorant Hate
I wonder of the question. How can one hate all followers of one religion. Was she/he in touch with all Muslims to judge that they are all hated by all people?. Then another one says he/she hates the religion itself. Did he/she read about the religion fundamentals, history, contributions to humanity and civilization? Did she/he read about the Islam religion holy book to have this opinion? Did he/she read about the prophet of this religion to be sure of this opinion? I advise those to be kindly not blindly following the biased media and the biased politicians that aim to fulfilling their own political and social agendas in Muslim countries. Remember that:
- not Muslims who made the WW1 and WW2 that resulted in death of millions of innocents
- not Muslims who killed hundreds of thousands of innocent people by bombarding them with atomic bombs
- not Muslims who made the Muslim massacres in Bosnia and in Ghaza
- Muslims controlled India and Spain for around 1000 years and never committed any massacre there against non Muslims and never pushed them to convert to Islam. The clear evidence is that, after 1000 years, when they got out of these two countries both countries are still having their own religion with majority followers.
You are invited to refer to related questions and links below.
Answer 4: Muslims are Framed for Bad Conduct
Hi! I know you may think that Islam is a bad religion, but it really is not. Islam is about peace and love. You may disagree but I know! Muslims are always getting blamed for something they do not do. I love Islam and Muslims too. I do not care if you do not agree that is your fault but there is no bad religion or good religion we are all equal and if you think that I am crazy or stupid I am not so if you agree or disagree then put your answer below! [See Comments on this Answer in the Discussion Section under "Comment on Answer 4"]
Answer 5: Failure to Understand Muslims by Non-Muslims
Muslim's are hated by other religions because they don't understand us i 'm a Muslim myself so don't flame me, because i 'm explaining my side of the story. we are a powerful religion and people are jealous that we are very popular religion and so the Christan's or another religion were flaming us as terrorist.
but we are not terrorist we are to non-violent for that some people are calling them self a Muslim but they are under cover so other religions do the explosions and leave us Muslims as victims i say its not fair because i do not flame other religions treat everyone equally and that's how it should stay
I'm not saying that Christians are jealous of Islam or not. Many people show disrespect/hatred toward Islam because deep down they are afraid of it. They fear the power of Islam, which just drives them to become close-minded and not listen to what the great religion of Islam has to offer. [Additional discussion of the Hijaab excerpted and placed in the Discussion Section under "Comment on Answer 5"]
Answer 6: Al-Qaeda Gives Muslims a Bad Name
People don't hate Muslims they are very good people. Though there are is a very small group of them called Al-Qaeda and weirdos keep thinking that all Muslims are terrorist and their not. (Hint: Al-Qaeda had been established by the Americans and trained by the Americans)
Answered by a Christian
Answer 7: Anti-Immigrant Sentiment
Because they stereotype with Pakistanis who work for bin Laden who is stupid. Plus most of them can't speak English, but quite happily move to England. (Hint: The Pakistanis don't work for Bin Laden or Al-Qaeda. It is the opposite. They are fighting against Al-Qaeda.)
What are some bad things about commercialism?
Some negative aspects of commercialism include promoting materialism, creating excessive consumption and waste, generating unethical business practices, and perpetuating social inequalities by prioritizing profits over societal well-being.
Why do people act immature and weird all the time?
When you say "people", thats a very broad term, not all people act immature and weird. i guess it also depends on what you think is immature and weird, people have different opinions on behaviour. Also you need to think that if 'everyone' is acting weird it could maybe be you...
What are some examples of bad behavior?
Examples of bad behavior include lying, cheating, stealing, bullying, disrespecting others, being dishonest, and breaking the law.
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Why are some people useless at managing money?
There are a number of reasons why certain people are useless at managing money. Here are some of the categories of reasons:
1. They may have grown up with a paradigm of lack. They see money as unobtainable, and they want a lot of things, so they blow through it as soon as they get it.
2. They may be addicted to gambling. Behind a gambling addiction there is often greed and the thrill of winning big, or even losing big. Compulsive gamblers often have a "magical" kind of thinking, that if they do the right rituals, pray to the right deities, or do the right things, that somehow, they will win the next time.
3. Some may be addicted to substances. Someone who is addicted to alcohol, pain pills, inhalants, and/or illegal drugs lets the substance control them. All they think about is their next high, and if you give them money to invest or buy food, they will buy drugs or alcohol instead.
4. They may be short-sighted. A cardinal law in wealth management is to never spend your principal. If you have a huge sum of money, you would do better to put it in low risk investments and compound the interest back into itself if possible. Even an interest-bearing insurance policy may be a good idea.
5. Some just fail to budget and plan as necessary.
How do I get rid of self harm cuts?
First off, stop cutting.
Apart from that, there isn't that much that can be done. Keep them clean, bandage if needed. Leve them alone to heal. Once the skin has closed, keep them away from sunlight as much as possible to reduce the scarring. Or use sun screen. Or the special skin-coloured surgical tape with UV-filters.
Women may tease men for various reasons, such as playfulness, flirting, seeking attention, or testing their interest. Teasing can be a way to establish a connection, show affection, or create a playful dynamic in a relationship. It's important to communicate and understand each other's boundaries to ensure that teasing is lighthearted and enjoyable for both parties.
According to social exchange theory altruistic behavior is guided by?
According to social exchange theory, altruistic behavior is guided by the expectation of receiving rewards or benefits, either tangible or psychological, in return for helping others. This theory posits that individuals engage in altruistic behavior when they calculate that the benefits of helping outweigh the costs, leading to a perceived gain in the long run.
Absolutely-- both for the human and for the dog. Some breeds really do enjoy a belly rub or to be cuddled by their owner (or even by strangers), while other breeds are somewhat more cautious; but most dogs who are pets seem to welcome human contact. As for the human, studies show that many people derive comfort from petting or cuddling their dog. And petting or showing affection to a dog can also reduce stress, which explains the popularity of therapy dogs who visit people in the hospital. It goes without saying that if you are allergic to dogs, or if the dog does not seem friendly, you should avoid petting the animal. But if the animal seems eager and you enjoy being around pets, it can be a very pleasant experience.
Do people only make facial expressions to show feelings?
No. Facial expression is a method of rich non-verbal communication that can be used to convey many different things. People use facial expressions to hide feelings or to convey messages they don't want to say out loud. "Knowing glances" can carry messages between people who share an intimate relationship. A facial expression can be used to mask what the person is saying when what they're saying isn't true. On the other hand a facial expression can reveal that what the person says is not true.
A person with Alzheimer's may experience a breakdown in communication, since the disease alters an elderly person's cognitive ability. When a senior with Alzheimer's experiences physical pain, he may express that with aggressive or irritability. Insomnia, urinary tract infections, loud noises, household clutter, and unfamiliar surroundings contribute to a person's aggression. To reduce irritation, anger and aggressive behavior in an individual with Alzheimer's and Dementia, it is recommended to maintain order in the home and consistency with home care. If an elderly person has a different caregiver every week, for example, the constant transition would agitate the individual.
Why do other micronesians make chamorro people look bad?
I have respect for Chamorros, as they have respect for me as well. On the other hand, when I would be on Guam and Saipan, I would run into trouble with Chuukeese, I talked to some locals who are chamorro, and they say that they're the 'ghetto'. I agreed to their response because the way they act and treated me was selfish. Anyways, To answer your question, I would say the other Micronesians follow footsteps of their older generations, so they won't be judged in their own society. So therefore, they're rude, selfish, ignorant, and closed-minded to others opinion or action.
How many people sleep naked in bed?
A survey published in 2012 found that less than one percent of Americans sleep naked in bed.
For more information visit http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/12/27/less-than-1-in-10-americans-sleep-naked-survey_n_2371448.html
Why is it important to have a sponsor in the Alcoholics Anonymous program?
Sponsors are important in 12-step groups for a number of reasons.
1. They serve as a accountability person. They can be someone you can go to, share concerns with, ask for help, and trust not to judge you. Emotional and spiritual growth requires self-honest and total acceptance of yourself. You won't get over drinking if you cannot face the fact you currently have a drinking problem and likely other character issues that contribute to it. So a sponsor is a safe person to go to who can help you explore yourself.
2. They have likely faced what you have. Usually, a sponsor in AA is someone who once had a drinking problem. So they know what you are going through and can help you because they have been there. You know the path to sobriety is possible because they did it.
3. Being a sponsor is actually step 12 of the 12 steps. Once you are on the path to wholeness, you can reinforce it by sharing with other people. So by having a sponsor, you are helping others on their journey to sobriety.
4. They can help you in a time of crisis. If something just happened and you are in a time of crisis, it is tempting to go back to the bottle. Instead, you should call your sponsor. Not only can you call your sponsor as a distraction from getting drunk, your sponsor might have some tips on how to directly deal with the crisis in ways that don't involve drinking. If you are directly facing your problems and learning healthy ways to depend on other people, then there is no reason you'd need to drink as a crutch.
You can't stop people from shortening transgender and transsexual into trans. There's no reason to do this either, transgender and transsexual people are part of the same community and face the same issues.
Will female strippers let you smell their feet?
Yes if they like men and other women with foot fetishes foot massages feet tickling foot worship and anything associated with feet I'm sure most female strippers would be ok with that it never hurts to ask them first it's the right thing to do if you get to play with their feet then it's only fair that they get to play with your feet in return.
Where do really crazy people go?
People with severe mental illness may be cared for in psychiatric hospitals or facilities that specialize in providing treatment and support for mental health disorders. It is important that they receive appropriate medical attention and treatment in a safe environment.
they lie because they don't want to tell the truth and their trying to keep whatever they are hiding from anyone so they don't know the truth. they lie because they don't want to tell the truth and their trying to keep whatever they are hiding from anyone so they don't know the truth.
The statement says that the speaker believes the teacher discriminates against Dominican students.
How is gun violence solved today?
We have more gun violence today than we have had in the past 100 years, so gun violence is not currently being solved. We only have theories of how to solve it. The one that is suggested most, especially by the government and many citizens, is to ban guns from the general population. Many others believe that will only cause crime involving guns to rise.
How do you stop being ashamed of your race?
By doing what you already know is right. You are only responsible for your own actions and when you generalize about a group even if you are a member, it's reverse racism and you are just as guilty as those racists who stereotype others and promote hate. Try to put things in perspective, the economy is bad and many states are in a formal state of emergency and or bankruptcy. People are too busy wondering how they will feed their kids or keep them off the streets to worry about what color your skin is. If you want to get grey hairs do it for a good reason over something that matters. We all ultimately share the same fate after all.
How can you get rid of a very bad habit of staring at lights with your eyes?
Just keep reminding yourself that you are harming your eyes. Maybe you could wear some eye patches and put a blindfold over that and go a whole day without being able to see. Then maybe you will learn to appreciate your eyes a bit more.
How do you set objectives to overcome any short fall or development needs?
Establish in the first instance what the shortfall is.
Identify if that shortfall is yours, someone else's
Identify what needs to happen to improve the shortfall
set out procedure to improve. i.e. Training for person X on the issue, how the issue occurs, how to recognised the issue and what is done to stop the issue occurring, in this case doing a job/task a specific way and the steps to do that job in that manner.
Set in place the training.
Set out stages at which the knowledge will be tested and to if its been learned i.e. the person explains back the procedure in a manner that allows you confidence that they can-do the task, or even watch them do the task at the point of checking.
All training development processes should have time related stages , therefore x is to be completed by Y date, check to make sure development is working by Z date then the next step to be done and the date for that. Mile stones are vital as is the small stage steps so that everyone know whaere tey should be and at what stage they need to be.
Complete the training/development and test it by letting the person do the task fully.
Record what has been done, why and with whom and what the required outcome is to be. Get all in the loop to sign off.
Set out points in time where the task/process is checked by a competent person to make sure that there is no issues.
The process is very "quality management" where you identify the shortfall no matter how small, put in place process/procedure to improve (including communication of the improvement to all involved) allow the process to run, retest the process to make sure its happening if not return to starting point (identify shortfall) and redo. If its working look for further opportunity's to improve and again implement, test improvement, start again. This cycle is used to keep on providing improvements - nothing is ever 100% right so there should be always chances to add small but effective improvements to anything
