Erase a Branch of Religion

Well, I really do apologize then. I didn't realize you actually lived there.

To address your points.

I do not try to sound absolute about things. It's just the way I come off. Nothing is absolute... I do whole-heartedly believe in my opinions though, and speak of them as facts... otherwise I wouldn't speak of them at all.

All in all, I'm glad that you can relate.

 

Ehh... ok?

 

Stereotypically for the nation, I'd say yes, here, no.

Its the news articles where women are complaining that they should be able to wear the burka to work and school etc that are the main one. I saw something in the news a while ago where a headteacher had quit because the muslim parents had put so much pressure on her, they'd tried to dominate the parent gov'nor meetings by getting more muslims on and tried to get her to change the way the school ran to how they wanted. She had a mental breakdown but stories like that are rare and dont get as much coverage.

I'd say it's not as bad as it may seem, most people I know at least, are tolerant to the degree of any other religion. It's just harder when it's slamdunk in your face.

 

atheism. those fuckers are annoying and never shut up. they're nearly as bad as the jehovas witnesses but don't provide you with any bathroom reading material.

 

You mean backyard burning material?

 

I understand, I'm sorry for calling you out. And back to square one, at least you've found faith in something. Never lose it.

It's scary, but it's the way it is. At least we know nothing is absolute.

I see, I just had to ask. I stereotype, and I don't like it (even though it is natural), so I ask.

I make my parents sound like hardcore fanatics. They really aren't. They are quite respectful, even if I know it's a facade, but everyone has their own beliefs. It's more of keeping it to oneself. They are quick to pull the race card back at home, but in public it's different.

But 95% of my family is in Pakistan and they don't know anything more than the deep historical rivalry heavily concentrated in one of the most populous developing areas in the world. They are more strongly opinionated, and I try to avoid issues. What about you?

It's weird. Over there, it really can't be about individuality. Too many people affected if one wants to be selfish.

Kudos to being in an atmosphere friendly to openness :cheers2:

 

Shit... I wouldn't want to be in Pakistan right now.

Hope that your family is doing ok.

(I'm sure that they're not refuge camp mountain folk)

 

It always amazes me.
People talk like its "my God is wonderful, yours doesn't exist".
It isn't values or spiritual values that these wars are about.

Its all caused by opportunist dickheads exploiting purely cultural differences.For political, economic or other bullshit ends.
Really sad IMO that someone hears about "their religion being insulted" and picks up a gun or whatever.

Shows how so many people wouldn't be any less controlled if they were children's puppets with their hands on strings...

 

I love that this place has become so much more diverse over the past couple of years.

:cheers2:

 

Everyone stereotypes, it's natural. I don't have a problem with it myself.

I don't know, I don't generally talk about it much. I think part of the annoyance stems from the fact that we actually get some of the same bs that muslims get, about the whole terrorist thing. People just see a brown face.

To be honest, most of their energy is spent battling other indians, so there's not much left for Islam. :tongue:
Sad but true.

 

How could you be less controlled as a puppet on a string than as a free man?

:leaving:

 

It means they *are* puppets.
ie halfwits who read "Our religion is insulted" and start a war over bullshit.

 

Same *high five*

But I wasn't here a few years ago.

 

I'm going there on the 24th (June), and I guess I'm a bit scared, but I want to go for personal reasons.

They're fine, thanks. Lol, no thankfully they're not in the notorious NWFP region, but you never know with Pakistan.

 

I avoid the conversation as well too. No use getting heated up over things.

Rofl... desi drama. Vicious aunties, adamant uncles, spoiled betis, and totally free/cocky betas. Gotta love it, heh?

Haha brown's all the same to them...except here brown=mexican. Unless you look straight-up Indian.

 

Hmm? What's happening there now?

[Also lol, there's riots and stuff in Punjab right now too! What a wonderful world..]

haha.. We're pretty cut off from our family actually. When we're not, then there's more drama than you could shake a stick at.

I've never met a mexican. I only just realised this.

 

Agnostics. The bi-sexuals of religion. Make a choice already!

:hat:

 

I <3 Islam ..

Maghrib 8:19pm Ill prolly forget...

no virgins for me..

 

Yeah, well... you be safe and all.

My parents are in Israel right now for two weeks, and I can't help but worry a slight bit.

 

TP, man, you never know...it'll be a religious experience...THANK GOD! I HAVE TP!