Culture clash in the hallway

[.lava]

Originally Posted by Ghostaka

Wow dude, you fell into the trap . This thread really didn't have any other purpose but to start a Flame War. Why can't you see that?

Peace be upon you.

THANK YOU







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[themadhair]

He professed support of the justice/equality position for the Koran.

As noted earlier, the koran really doesn’t espouse such a thing (unless justice/equality has been redefined since I last checked them), but that’s irrelevant. It is hard for me to take such a profession of supporting equal rights given the comments eselam has made showing the contrary in this thread. I’ll go further than that and present the supposition that eselem’s comments show a lack of understanding of what the concept of ‘equal rights for women’ even means.

[.lava]

Originally Posted by Madhuri

I was ignored

i am sorry if i ignored you. if it was me please tell me number of your post so i can read it.





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[Father Heathen]

No, the problem was that he started conflict and hostilities over a normal local custom and social norm of the country he is in. He treated his neighbor as though he deliberately committed some grave offense even though his behavior is considered acceptable and polite in that country. It would be like someone going to a muslim country and then throwing a fit and complaining because the local stores don't sell beer and bacon and then demand that it be sold.

[.lava]

Originally Posted by Father Heathen

No, the problem was that he started conflict and hostilities over a normal local custom and social norm of the country he is in. He treated his neighbor as though he deliberately committed some grave offense even though his behavior is considered acceptable and polite in that country. It would be like someone going to a muslim country and then throwing a fit and complaining because the local stores don't sell beer and bacon and then demand that it be sold.

you and i would probably agree on this one particular incident but Western people rather complaint about nations they have never been before and they rather talk about 'odds' of Muslims in their nations than non-Muslims who's not appear to be any better.





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[YmirGF]

Originally Posted by .lava

THANK YOU

I guess my reasons for creating this thread in post 168 are just a lie to you then, .lava?

[.lava]

Originally Posted by YmirGF

I guess my reasons for creating this thread in post 168 are just a lie to you then, .lava?

no, they are not. yet you only have Islam and Muslims on your daily menu.




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[themadhair]

Originally Posted by .lava

yet you only have Islam and Muslims on your daily menu.

Ever wonder why?

[Zardoz]

Originally Posted by Nepenthe

...You don't get to define the OP, you don't get to define what I mean by "all hell breaking loose" either. I explained it. There doesn't have to be death threats to constitute "all hell breaking loose".
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The OP has nothing to do with Jews (but does feature death threats). You are the one who brought Jews into the topic by innuendo and slur.

Originally Posted by Nepenthe

...I'm reminded of situations where a female shakes a Hassidic rabbi's hand and then all hell breaks loose...

If I came on this thread and said "ya, those XYZ people, they act the same way, especially their religious leaders" then I should not be surprised when RF members who are XYZ find my post insulting and post an objection. Even more-so, when it's not true.

Everyone: there is no doubt that every society and culture has extremists, 'crazies' and yes, jealous husbands. It's stupid to stereotype or generalize that culture or society based on the actions of those individuals. Especially, when it's simply false.

[Father Heathen]

Originally Posted by .lava

no, they are not. yet you only have Islam and Muslims on your daily menu.

Well, the individual in the OP article was coincidentally a Muslim. But regardless of ones religion or nationality, when you immigrate to another country you should try to integrate into or at least respect the local culture rather than create hostilities and conflict with the locals over their own accepted customs and social norms. Do you think starting a fight over an innocent and friendly greeting is a reasonable reaction? It would be like someone visiting your local mosque but refusing to take of their muddy shoes because they always wear shoes indoors in their home country.