Mukilteo Beacon - Your Hometown News Source

Like most American Muslim kids, I had a great childhood friend who was Christian. His name was Glenn. His father was in the Navy and his mom stayed home and in that home, I was always treated like family.

They lived just below us, on the shores of Puget Sound and as neighbors, Glenn and I spent much of our childhood boating, fishing and doing other activities that revolved around the beach. Rain or shine we were together.

I attended a few of his church-fellowship outings, which deepened my sense of respect for Christians. Looking back, I wish I had spoken up about the love Muslims have for...