Story about a Christian woman wearing a Hijab for Lent, I found it fascinating

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2. Did you read the story? Walk a mile in someone else's shoes, you may learn to understand them

Quote: "She says she was inspired to take on this project by both the current tensions between Muslim and non-Muslim members in her community and the 18 months she spent in Amman, Jordan, with her husband.

“Living in a culture where I stuck out like a sore thumb, I personally know what it can feel like to be an outsider, and I wanted to remind myself of that, so that I can better love all people, no matter what they look like,” Eagan tells BuzzFeed News.

She also cites the teachings of the Bible as the reason for wearing the hijab, as well as the desire to (literally) practice what she preaches.

“Jesus said to love our neighbors, strangers, and enemies. I think this is something that is not often taken seriously by many Christians,” Eagan tells BuzzFeed News. “We are so influenced by the media, that we allow fear to take over and forget to love. Fear is the opposite of love.”":end quote