Yes because i always associate phoenix somewhere in the middle of lahore. You may be pak born and bred, you may well be just a US resident, but your narrative is very telling… Of a typical joe blog in the US.
Pakistan media are generally, pro palestinian or at least anti-US/ isreal, so no i dont think you’ve been greatly influenced by them.. Even if you do read them alot.
And Why not? The two never clash in my view or life. You cant pick and select Gods presence in the world, you either believe He is there or you dont. Its simple as that.