Well I know not all Muslims come from the Middle East, but you can answer this as a hypothetical question. Do you think that Middle Eastern countries such as Saudi Arabia, you make considerations for other cultures and religions e.g. Judaism and Christianity and western cultures? I've heard many stories of when Christians or Jewish people go there; they are heavily stigmatized by the rest of society and feel like they are not welcome there. Also when different cultures come there, they have to within the boundaries of Islamic law e.g. they not be able to show their legs or arms or other parts, whilst in the west, you can pretty much wear what you want regardless of your religion or culture.
Most people will agree with me that the western world encourages people practice their religion and has provided many things to ensure that these other cultures can exist with the main culture.
2006-12-08 18:33:02 · 9 answers · asked by Blackout 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
My question is '' do agree or disagree that countries like Iran and Saudi Arabia should make considerations with it comes to other religions and cultures?"
Obviously a couple of your comments will not make a different to the policies that are employed there, I understand that, but I still want to know what you think about it. Why do the government and the people there refuse to accept cultures and religion different to their own? What are your views on it, be honest. Maybe I’m wrong in my approach, what do you think?
2006-12-08 18:33:21 · update #1
Regardng your question: "do [you] agree or disagree that countries like Iran and Saudi Arabia should make considerations with it comes to other religions and cultures?"
Absolutely agree. But, that does not mean that these countries or similar countries will actually be considerate. They don't care what we think. Radical Islam's operating principle is "convert or die." Like centuries past, they are into conquest, not tolerance.
2006-12-08 19:04:36 · answer #1 · answered by Bill 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Saudi Arabia it's a extremist islamic but it doesnt represent the Islam just a part of it.. some countries like egypt and turkey are tolerant with christians as you can see in Palestine and Iran, and some cases as well Morrocco.. in the past the Islam was not tolerant with the christians and jews.. but now the things are changing.. even they dont like western cultures.. the christians who are catholic or orthodox are arabic they have lived for many years there.. they dont like protestants they have american influenced
2006-12-09 02:36:54 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You know something I live over here and I often have that complaint and I'm Muslim.
Here is the low down. Saudis on the whole do not trust anyone; they think everyone wants their oil.
Another thing they believe is the other relegions are going to turn them away from Islam so they in order to protect themselves stash they away on compounds.
They let them come, because they believe they are doing them a favor and because most do not like to work, but now the government is making them work more.
2006-12-09 03:52:47 · answer #3 · answered by Laela (Layla) 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
'All Muslims come from the Middle East' ha ha ha- u need 2 get out more! U need to visit countries like Egypt, Morocco, Lebanon, UAE and stop focusing on Saudi Arabia all the time!
2006-12-09 07:30:21 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
>>"sounds fair, let's start with israel "<<
israel is already very western and tolerant. lots of things like street signs and such are in 3 languages, even in the midst of israel proper.
israel is one of the only countries in the region that this is *NOT* a problem with. peaceful muslims are entirely allowed to have their mosques and beliefs, christians have theirs, I am not sure about other religions as its not a big place for non-abrahamic religions... but as far as i know if they want to have their stuff there they are allowed to as well.
2006-12-09 02:46:38 · answer #5 · answered by RW 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Most countries and most religions have a serious problem with this.
What makes you think it is only the Middle East??????????
2006-12-09 02:36:28 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe what you ask is what the pope spoke of regarding his latest visit to Turkey.
RESPECTING others beliefs are most important.
2006-12-09 02:35:55 · answer #7 · answered by ThomasR 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
everyone should be treated as equal
2006-12-09 02:34:39 · answer #8 · answered by Speak freely 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
sounds fair, let's start with israel
2006-12-09 02:37:10 · answer #9 · answered by Nemesis 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋