I think I had an advantage in the sense that I wasn't raised religiously.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
When I got religion, I found some work to do to benefit somebody.
My big advantage was to have my father accept me as first-generation.
I had an immense advantage over many others dealing with the problem inasmuch as I had no fixed ideas derived from long-established practice to control and bias my mind, and did not suffer from the general belief that whatever is, is right.
It was only after 20 years of being dunked in the religious culture that I got caught up in 'religion.' I had no exposure to Christianity as a child. I was not raised in a Christian home. I became spiritually hungry in high school.
I grew up with a very religious background.
When I was young, I was religious.
The only thing I have retained from my upbringing - I did not retain the religious element - is the idea that you do not do things for money.
I was raised Catholic.
I was an only child who had every advantage, every blessing, absolutely.
I don't think being a Muslim or being a non-Muslim has been an advantage or disadvantage.