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That RUG! I covet...

this may be the weirdest post I've ever seen on AT.

@Ansela

You know, one could Google "Muslim Peace Demonstration," and find a number of examples. But why do that when one can continue to blame an entire large group of individuals for the actions of a few. Hmmm. Bigotry easier than Google? Or is it just more appealing?

I am begging you to reconsider your preconceived notions, do some research, and perhaps find some peace about Islam. This may require you to put words together that you have never thought before, like "Muslim" and "Peace" or "Muslim" and "Anti-terror." It will be worth it, I promise you.

Of course, then you might be struck by remorse about our continued campaign in the Middle East, and the fact that we (the US) terrorize and kill civilians on a daily basis. We can even do that safely from the office now, thanks to Predator Drones.

Or you can continue to think of all of "them" as the enemy--after all they "don't care, support it, or are cowards." It's easier that way, I suppose. It's also not true. But who cares about truth when there's an enemy to be had?

"As far as I know there is only one major religion that in its writings instructs non-believers to be slaughtered. Do you know better?"

Is this somehow different than religious writings that prescribe stoning disobedient children and giving one's daughters to strangers?

Just as in the sometimes violent Judeo-Christian teachings, there is also peace to be found in the Qu'ran, and some adherents choose to find that.

Keep spreading your nasty propaganda about an entire religious/cultural group. But, you're uninformed and dangerous, and not contributing anything useful to a volatile situation.

‎"If it had been your Lord's will, they all would have believed - all who are on earth. Will you, then, compel the people, against their will, to believe?" [Qur'an 10:99

There's more like that, if you care enough to educate yourself.

Some people will always use religion to justify their acts, but it doesn't mean that everyone who is an adherent of that religion believes the same things.

And believe me, every person of Islamic faith is not the same. I can't believe that anyone would have to make a statement like that in this day and age. Do we not understand bigotry YET?

What a wonderful mix of styles. I've never found that very easy to pull off, so I'm really impressed.

Love this tour!

"All the painfully obvious efforts at ironic hipster style (the 'plant a little love' plaque, the Hungry Little Caterpillar book on display)"

Apartment Therapy often features "ironic hipster style," but this is the first time I've seen anyone go after a house tour for being obvious about it. It seems particularly nasty, as if you're attacking this couple for not being cool enough to pull it off. ouch. Welcome to the playground.

I should add that it feels good to have found used items that are just what we needed. The less we have to buy new, the happier I will be.

just beautiful! I have a deep turquoise room that would benefit from the same color accents that you've used. Thanks so much for the inspiration.

This was lovely to look at, but not very useful to me. I come to apartment therapy because it's useful. I'd be disappointed if it tended more in this direction.

No offense to the owners of this house. As I said, it is lovely.