Seriously?

Clarence Page thinks we need a sitcom about a Muslim family to quell our ridiculous fears about Muslims. He said it could be similar to the Canadian show Little Mosque on the Prairie. I thought it was a joke! Seriously? Little Mosque on the Prairie??????

So I looked it up. I didn't get very far before I figured out how we're supposed to accept Muslims even while they stereotype Christians. Here's the character sketch for the Anglican priest in their town:

"Thorne is a charismatic smooth talker who would almost be as equally convincing wearing horns instead of a halo. Thorne is one Anglican who believes that Muslims are just plain wrong. If he manages to revive his flock, it may not leave much room for a Mosque. But it's nothing personal, he thinks most other non–Christians are hell bound too."

Contrast this to the character sketch for Yasir:

"He's a charming go-getter who would gladly sell you his heart of gold. He loves wealth and success for what it can do for his family and his community. . . He's a fully practicing Muslim but he still has a bit of trouble choosing between profit and Prophet. . .Yassir is a devoted husband, a doting father, and a loving son. When it comes to his daughter Rayyan, her wish is his command. His good intentions could be mistaken for meddling; like when he “negotiated” her wedding or bought a house for his potential grandchildren. While Yasir looks forward to spending more time with his wife Sarah, his biggest fear is that day when their little angel will leave the nest."

Page says that he thinks this sitcom would be good, because people fear what they don't understand. No, Mr. Page, people fear what they DO understand. We understand 9/11.

"No need to fear Islam." The Dallas Morning News; January 20, 2011; p. 19A.
http://www.cbc.ca/littlemosque/index.php