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St. Mary’s University
October 10,2001 • 3
United States is not indestructible:
Country’s concept of invincibility veils the eyes of it’s citizens
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for hours and even days.
If the residents were renters, a
Lately; many things have been landlord would be legally obli-
progress fall apart, break down, breaking down on this campus gated to provide the services
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transcribed intolerance and prejudice.
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These words of Allah (God), as revealed to its
culture of the Islamic world.
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Lightning strikes, services go down:
Breakdowns take too much time to repair
A small lesson in Islamic scripture:
Effort to understand other religions helps diminish insurrection
It is understandable that, in
the course of life, the technologi-
cal achievements we use to mark
that are paid for all the time.
Photo by Vanessa Martinez
Islamic written scriptures consist of four
books: the Taurat (Torah), from the prophet Musa
(Moses), the Zabut (Psalms) from the Prophet
Daud (David), the Injil (Gospels) from the
Prophet Isa (Jesus), and the Qur'an (Koran), from
By Dennis Sexton
Sports Editor
Herbert Spencer said, "There is a principle
which is a bar against all information, which is
Jose Trevino
Freshman/Biology
By Gray Austin
Contributing Writer
“No, I don’t think so. We didn’t
do what they did over here.
They killed a lot of innocent
people. We just bombed
military bases.”
By Eric Cruz
Contributing Writer
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Steve Schnurr
Sophomore/Accounting
Maria Terrazas
Sophomore/International
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into book form.
"A riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an
enigma."
“No. If we just went over there
and bombed the whole country
then yeah, we’d be terrorists.
But if we went over there and
gave them food, I think that’s
the right way to handle it.”
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icy-making abroad an ever-widening anti- Despite the help we do offer, we continue to States clings to, remains a dangerous veil for our
American sentiment grows, due to a real or imag- remain a society of excess. ethnocentric tendencies. As the undisputed world
ined threat of U.S. dogma taking over. We stand as an anomaly in a world where neces- leader, a sense of immortality has prevailed.
The devastation of Sept. 11, will hopefully signi- United States citizens on the whole, and espe- sides are a challenge to procure. To outsiders, it If the cyclical aspects of history have taught cit-
fy a new shift in the predominant conception daily those born within the last two generations, seems an unfair situation to have one country with izens anything, it is that positions of power in
Americans employ concerning world issues. have never understood times of dearth or crisis, so much, while many are forced to go without, due world affairs are a short lived and tenuous propo-
As we have painfully understood in the three Our materialistic society has helped to perpetuate to political, economic, and social unrest. sition for any country.
weeks since the terrorist attacks on New York and the myth of excess as the general means to a fulfill- As the leader of the pack, the United States has What does this all mean?
Washington, D.C., there is a great degree of ani- ing life. developed an attitude toward their values and ide- It is apparent that the events of Sept. 11 are so
mosity toward the United States by foreign coun- The only way to continue a worthwhile exis- ologies as that of a universal truth. Hence, the dramatic that they very well signify the need of the
tries, cultures and peoples. The details of this tence is to accumulate more goods and services to problem of ethnocentrism. United States to shift their viewpoints away from
hatred vary in both degree and kind, but one point validate our position with the societal hierarchy. In The economic, social and political injustices that an ethnocentric stance.
is clear: the United States has helped to facilitate the desire to accumulate for personal benefit, a exist in other countries seem like some far off dis- We, as a society, are not listening to the concerns
some of these sentiments due in large part to an sense of the other is lost. turbance that only interferes with our safety zone of others as we should.
overwhelming pattern of ethnocentrism. That is, as Americans, our focus is on consum- of everyday living. Our citizens and country need to take a more
Ethnocentrism indicates a tendency toward ing rather than on dispersing. As we indulge in To add to the problem of an encompassing active role in domestic political activities to ensure
viewing one's own culture or values as intrinsical- every material venue possible, there exists a world domestic culture is the fact that U.S. ideologies are that United States international policies reflect a
ly superior to all others. This definition does of insufficiency. quickly sweeping over countless regions of the more inclusive position for the world's problems,
appear to apply to a majority of citizens and insti- Countries do exist where basic necessities such world. While on top, we must show potential super
tutions entrenched in power in the United States. as food, shelter and medical attention are not the Issues of identity and culture are thus chai- powers our desire to help and view all regional
The reasons for our ethnocentric tendencies norm. lenged and very often swallowed by U.S. values problems as a U.S. concern.
seem understandable. As a country whose econo- Thus, the question we must ask is: Do we, as and economics. As our descent from power begins, it is neces-
my, military and sheer natural resources dwarf humans and citizens of a country, even display Citizens in these regions are thus forced to sary to initiate as many policies and institutions as
those of any nation on earth, the United States ability for compassion? develop a deep resentment toward a very real possible that promote a culture attuned to the
stands alone as the leader of the entire world. Admittedly, the United States does aid many of invasion of unwanted ideologies. needs and desires of others.'
Given our position, it is clear that U.S. involve- the countries holding the world's problems. We , Still, despite obvious resistance, U.S. culture In time, we as a society will find ourselves in
ment in international policies is one akin to that of must also concede that the U.S. plays a major role does not seem to sympathize with any group out- need of assistance. As of now, we are setting a dan-
a head of a household. As our country enacts its in stabilizing both economic and political turmoil side the American paradigm. gerous example of how leaders should involve
influence on important decisions and shifts in pol- abroad. Finally, the aura of invincibility the United themselves with the world around them.
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and fail. at an alarming rate.
However, ever since the These acts of God, acts of
beginning of the semester, the mechanics, the hot water and
very machines designed to make internet, are not always pre-
life easier are increasingly miss- ventable. However, the time it
ing in action. - takes to have these malfunc-
Within the first week of tions repaired needs to be
school, air conditioning in more efficient and timely.
Reinbolt was nonexistent due to According to the Residence
a lightning strike. During the Life Review, 75 percent or
same storm, the voice mail sys- more communicate the need
tern was disabled for several for repair or maintenance to
days. their respective RAs.
Recently, the hot water in According to the same publi-
Treadaway and other residence cation, request for repairs that
halls has been replaced by con- are submitted via the World
stantly cold water. In addition to Wide Web, when working of
hygiene issues concerning dorm course, are handled within
rooms, I noticed that the internet two to three business days,
servers go down with great reg- This is all well and good,
ularity. but the fact that many of the
The internet has, increasingly problems are recurring is left
become an academic tool and untold.
very necessary for education. Students must demand that
Many professors require e-mail these problems be fixed at an
Prophet Muhammad, are known to the Muslim proof against all arguments and which cannot fail
world as the Qur'an. to keep a man in everlasting ignorance - that
According to the teachings of Islam, the principle is contempt prior to investigation."
Qur'an is the final message of the One God to While differences remain, a reasonable exami-
humankind. Its revelations were sent down for nation of what might appear to be a mysterious
the further guidance of man, perfecting the truth, religion will reveal that Americans possess much
and to clear up any uncertainties in the previous in common with Muslims and the remarkable
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When Winston Churchill uttered those words, the Prophet Muhammad. A fifth book of sacred
he was referring to Russia. writings the Suhuf (Scrolls), by the first prophet
While Americans today are familiar with Ibrahim (Abraham), has been lost for some time.
Russia, the Islamic religion established by the The Qur'an's message is of peace and accept-
' prophet Muhammad might still feel as baffling ance of others. This is demonstrated by a passage
and enigmatic as Cold War Russia. that counsels all Muslims: "O People of the
In 610 AD, several miles from Makkah (Mecca) Scriptures! Ye have naught till ye observe the
on Mount Mira, Muhammad, an unschooled 40- Torah and the Gospels and that which was
year-old man went to meditate in a cave. During revealed unto you from your Lord."
his meditation, the Archangel, Jabril (Gabrial), Jews and Christians are known in the Muslim
appeared to Muhammad and began revealing the world as (Ahl-al-Kitah), the People of the Book,
scriptural foundations of a new religion, Islam. The Qur'an calls for Muslims to live peaceably
Muhammad received these scriptures over a with everyone, including marriages between
period of 23 years and recorded them verbatim men and women of different faiths.
by his scribes. Two years after the death of The unknown can awaken apprehension,
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