Freshman Seminar Spring 2011: F6A

A Jihad for love described in detail the strugles that a person who is gay goes through in the Muslim Community.

I personally,before, during and after this documentary, always, but always, felt outmost respect for all people regardless of their religion or sexual orientation. For the simple fact that they are human beings just like me, therefore they deserve to be treated with respect and dignity.

I didn’t n know how hard it was to be gay in the muslim community. I guess , that is what I always thought in the back of my head anyways, but to actually see it and hear it first hand from people who are experiencing this ordeal, it gave me a new perspective. Their lives are truly difficult, they have to be away from their families, their country , their friends, in oroder to save their life, and eventhough they are away, they still dont feel free, because they fear for the safety of the ones they left behind.

It is absolutely sad and heartbreaking that it has to be that way. According to the Qoran, homosexuality is condemened, My religion also doesnt accept it, (Roman Catholic ), and to be honest I don’t believe any religion does embrace the reality of homsexuality. However I believe that in the name of love and equality we shouldn’t discriminate against someone that has a diffierent sexual orientiation, they should be free, like we all are.