2007-07-01 06:52:54 · 16 answers · asked by thesunshineking 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I am Muslim. However, given the state of the world as it is today, I would prefer to live in a secular country that upholds the individual's right to fully practice whatever religion they choose, or their own spiritual path, or no religion at all. If that country is predominantly Christian, then so be it. If that country is predominantly Muslim, or some other religion, then so be it.
I don't consider any of the modern countries with predominantly Muslim populations to be "Muslim Countries". They are mostly governed by despots and tyrants. The governmental systems are not in line with Islamic traditions and teachings. Women and non-muslims are often not given the rights that should be afforded to them in a true Islamic state. Muslims in these countries are often forced to adhere to an extremist understanding of Islam that I, and many of their citizens, do not agree with.
Although Turkey has a secular government, the type of secularism in effect there does not abode well with me. There, secularism has become a type of religion and practicing Muslims are not afforded their due rights. For instance, in Turkey, women are not allowed to attend university, work in a hospital, be part of government, or participate in civic life in some other ways if they choose to wear the headscarf in observance of their religion. This is a women's rights freedom-of-choice issue: it is wrong to force a women to cover and it is wrong to force her to uncover.
So let me live in the USA or Canada, where all have the right to live freely and practice their respective religions however they see fit.
2007-07-01 07:19:09 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Well, since I am a Born again Christian, I would have to choose a Christian country. However, if God wanted me to live in and witness in a Muslim country, I would follow His will. Thanks for the question, and have a great day!
2007-07-01 07:00:04 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
A Muslim country, because as a Muslim I feel people would not discriminate so much against me. And, the Muslim countries that I've visited seem to 'feel' safer somehow. There is less crime.
2007-07-01 07:00:16 · answer #3 · answered by bint_bill 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
I'm female. It's my understanding female happiness is not one of the big goals of the muslim world. I thank God constantly that I'm here, and pray for my strong, brave sisters and their children elsewhere in the world.
2007-07-01 06:59:32 · answer #4 · answered by shirleykins 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Islam+ Christianity+Judaism= <3
any country that loves peace. no differences between us, we are human at last and all of us belong to holly religions.
2007-07-01 07:08:43 · answer #5 · answered by Sara 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i am a muslim live in muslim country over here i have no problem i also have been to USA twice so i have no problem i can live anywere
2007-07-01 07:07:21 · answer #6 · answered by Haroon 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i didn't have a choice i live in Mormon town USA and to all of you people that claim that the USA is a christian nation your wrong it a nation of many religions
2007-07-01 06:58:14 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Neither! I prefer to live where EVERYONE is free to practice or not practice their Faith without being harrassed or coerced into following any other Faith.
Raji the Green Witch
2007-07-01 07:07:02 · answer #8 · answered by Raji the Green Witch 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
christian, because as a girl i would NOT like to wear a veil. also i llike sausages too much, and islam says you cant eat pork because its dirty. how does that work out?
2007-07-01 07:09:25 · answer #9 · answered by dracabe 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Muslim, because Muslims are to treat their brothers and sisters (in Islam) as such, and they are very kind people
2007-07-01 06:57:19 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋