I have a message that I preach on university campuses called “Things I admire about the Muslim Religion.” I think it might be appropriate on this occasion.

1. I admire the fact that Muslims get angry when their god’s name is blasphemed.
2. I admire the fact that Muslims pray 5 times a day, when many Christians don’t pray at all.
3. I admire the fact that Muslims require women to dress modestly in public.
4. I admire the fact that Muslims have a religious and political system that emphasizes the importance of God in daily life.
5. I admire the fact that Muslims still judge sin publicly as in the recent flogging of the man convicted of adultery.
6. I admire the fact that Muslims emphasize masculine rule of the home and nation.
7. I admire the fact that Muslim women are expected to have children and be keepers at home.
8. I admire the fact that Muslims memorize and know their Koran, while most Christians are ignorant of the Bible.
9. I admire the fact that Muslims judge and punish sodomites and other perverts.
10. I admire the fact that Muslims are willing to die for their beliefs.