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Paris Shootings and Explosions Kill Over 100, Police Say

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cryptica ◴[14 Nov 15 01:32 UTC] No.10563894[source]▶
This soils the reputation of islam. I know some good people (muslims) who suffer from prejudice on a daily basis because of attacks like these.

Being a muslim in a foreign country is an increasingly difficult and isolating experience.

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asadlionpk ◴[14 Nov 15 02:58 UTC] No.10564211[source]▶
Being a muslim in a foreign country, I confirm. I don't know why but I feel scared/guilty when something like this happens. It's sad they have to use Islam's name to do this when my interpretation (of Islam) is exactly the opposite.
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1. peu4000 ◴[14 Nov 15 04:16 UTC] No.10564429[source]▶
I, and I hope most others, lay blame at the feet of those who committed the act. I(a nobody) think I've been too quiet about defending our Muslim friends from being lumped in with bad people just because you share a religion.

I don't know many Muslims and it's just too easy to let bigoted remarks go, but this attack feels like it could really bring out the worst in reactionary people. So stay safe and know at least one person has your back.