First of all a toasty warm Welcome to QL! Hope you enjoy your time here and in Qatar.
With regards to your opening queries, though they are excellent questions, they don't belong in the main forum due to the QL guidelines rule no.8:
"Threads about religion should be posted only in the Religious Teachings group, where all are welcome to further others understanding and have discussions.."
Hence I advice you to please join the RT group and re-post your question there so we can all contribute and share ideas.
With regards to your want for American friends, then I can surely help you out here. Will PM you the details shortly.
First of all a toasty warm Welcome to QL! Hope you enjoy your time here and in Qatar.
With regards to your opening queries, though they are excellent questions, they don't belong in the main forum due to the QL guidelines rule no.8:
"Threads about religion should be posted only in the Religious Teachings group, where all are welcome to further others understanding and have discussions.."
Hence I advice you to please join the RT group and re-post your question there so we can all contribute and share ideas.
With regards to your want for American friends, then I can surely help you out here. Will PM you the details shortly.