[Kailana]

I really didn't know how else to say that. But i did find your words, on how muslims treat/considerer people with an intersexed condition. I happen to be Christian non denominational, but was raised Catholic. Often i think it is better to just believe have faith in God then to have faith in a specific religion, as a people we are all very diverse socially. Are upbringing, our beliefs all vary to some degree by what we are taught. I appreciate your sharing Muslim traditions with us. I found it comforting in a way. Last thing i wanted to say is that even in Christianity the patriarchical teachings color its own foundation as well. So no worries from me at least, about what the Koran teachings versus what the bible teaches. As i see the same thing you do, basically the religous rightwing tends to twist words to suit there needs, and they forget, look down on everyone else who dont agree with them.

thanks again for sharing a little religous theory on Muslim's, and again apologies as i am not sure how else to word that without seeming to cause offense.

My only Comment on the transexual rights in Islam, it really that at least there is some recognition for those who are TS, and assigned what they see as there correct gender/sex. While not perfect at least there is some recognition that they are who they say they are. Perhaps in time, further rights may be forthcomming. I am just thinking here, that If the US, mostof the other countries followed that ideal, Some of us, would have an easier time being accepted as men and woman. I kind of see it as a step in between, a path that may some day lead to better understanding. It may take decades/centuries or however long, who knows. Someday, maybe there wont be all these biasas against those of us that don't exactly fit the stereotypes for normal behavior that we are living with today.