By writing this paper I want to learn more about the Islam religion through their teachings and beliefs, because I only know about what the media portrays of the Islam religion. I also want to compare their religions with other religions to see how similar and different they are. I also want to learn about the Islam religion in the different regions in the world, including in the United States, the Middle East and even India. I also want to learn how the Islam religion adds to cultural diversity within the different countries. I also plan to show that the Islam religion is not as bad as the media portrays them. I plan on researching the Islam religion through the internet and through different books that pertain to their beliefs and teachings. I also plan to research through the years as far back as the earliest teachings in the past. I want to see how the. In today’s society the Islam religion is attacked by the media and people not educated about the religion for its extreme values and beliefs. Every day we hear about the fighting in Syria or the drama in Egypt, but the Middle East isn’t the only place that Muslims live. There are the stories in France wear the women are not allowed to wear their burka out in public, or the women who can’t wear her Burka in court, even though it goes against her religion to remove her coverings. Even in the United States, Muslims tend to be attacked for their beliefs because many people just see what the media portrays and views all
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