2006-09-20 20:57:44 · 13 answers · asked by skeptic 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
That's exactly right. They need to have their Enlightenment.
2006-09-20 21:03:35 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
No...go to a Muslim country it is quite "normal". Iv'e been to Malaysia it's a beautiful place and the people definately don't live backwards. Other Muslim countries as well. I think the reason why the west love to make such statements is beacuse the people live differently compared to the west. Just because the dress different etc...doesn't mean that they are backwards. The still have televisions, i-pods and practically anything the west has except for half naked women and pork etc...
And actually Muslims do question their religion and the funny thing about it is that they always get good, solid answers that make them more strong in faith. They are not only taught the Quraan, some are excellent scientists, accountants etc...
2006-09-20 21:04:53 · answer #2 · answered by Blair Waldorf 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Depends on their education and income levels. The very poor and uneducated tend to learn their Koran by rote and have been thought not to question their religious teachers. But I am generalising here. There are plenty of issues that have been politicised on a world scale. Islam has been made the whipping boy of the 21st century .
One should practice tolerance, be humble and above all, be opposed to violence at all times. In this sense, the Mahatma ( Mohandas K Gandhi )was the most forward thinking man of the 20th century, and as a Hindu, he practised these virtues.
We need more leaders, philosophers and politicians such as the Mahatma to reinvigorate and energise the world.
2006-09-20 21:04:28 · answer #3 · answered by Cassandra 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This depends on the country and what aspect you are talking about. I am sure many of these countries are just as technologically advanced as the west.
When it comes to spiritual enlightenment I would say some countries are more tolerant than others. Turkey it seems tends to be more free and open compared to lets say Saudi Arabia, Iran, and yes still Afghanistan.
2006-09-20 21:09:22 · answer #4 · answered by Love of Truth 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
a little more complicated then that but there is some truth to such in poverty area's where the only education is memorizing the Koran
middle ages yes like Christians no
2006-09-20 21:02:24 · answer #5 · answered by dogpatch USA 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Middle ages in 1906? Don't think so.
2006-09-20 21:01:15 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
go to Dubai or Qatar they got money.so most people in those countries live in villas and mansions.and no one drives a busted car over there.everyone drives toyota land cruisers over there
2006-09-20 21:10:01 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
we are still in the middle ages, just covered with a skin of technological advancement.
2006-09-20 21:05:47 · answer #8 · answered by lnfrared Loaf 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
no not all muslim countries. Iran/Israel or whichever i forgot have very rich people there and they live in like mansions..
2006-09-20 21:02:15 · answer #9 · answered by restinfkingpeace 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
come to dubai were i live and u will forget ur country
2006-09-20 21:02:22 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
no
like for example...the only 7 stars hotel in the world is in Dubai
2006-09-20 20:59:49 · answer #11 · answered by Diana_84 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋