Wednesday, October 20, 2010

Muslims in Oklahoma: Sarah Sullivan


Sarah Sullivan is a friendly young woman. She's a senior at the University of Oklahoma, working hard toward a major in pre-dental hygeine and religious studies. She was raised Southern Baptist, having lived in both Texas and Oklahoma. She is an extrovert person who's not afraid to speak her mind but, is happy to help others. Her positive attitude is contagious, and she has a bright smile. Sarah sounds like the typical all-American. Yet, she wears a scarf around her head and neck called a Hijab, and she prays five times a day, at least. Sarah is Muslim, and people have been quick to let this fact blind them from the individual that she is.


Sarah has always had religion in her life. In Wichita Falls, Texas, she was raised Southern Baptist and was a practicing Christian for most of her life.


"When I say conservative, I mean very conservative" says Sarah of her background. "In high school I was titled a saint, angel, prude, because I was the girl that didn't agree with sex, drugs, drinking, all that stuff."