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by yongjik
3925 days ago
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Oh right, I forgot that this is a secular country where a 14-year-old kids uttering "Thank God!" or "God bless you!" or "I found strength in God." would get weird look and chided by responsible adults. Thank God (oops), at least Ahmed is just a kid. Imagine what it would be like if contenders for the White House would speak like that! And now (it seems) you take a pity on him because he's obviously being dragged into a family trip to some place he doesn't want to be, because you just know he wouldn't like it even though you've never met him? |
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TL;DR... my view on how religion has no place in topics related to science, and I no longer think freedom of religion is sensible.
In recent years I have lost all respect for Islam. When before I believed in freedom of religion, now I don't due to ongoing global incidents and deep-seated problems getting worse not better.
When "God", any God, comes into the discussion related to matters of science, social relations, or other completely Earthly events, it should be called out for what it is. It's misguided distraction; a contamination of thought; an irresponsible disregard of reason. Often used as a manipulative crutch, either deliberately or unconsciously habitually. An "assumed free pass" replacing otherwise needed hard work earning respect in everything from politics to community relations. An untouchable value, exploited exactly because anyone who takes aim at religion is swiftly labelled as unfit, rude, discriminatory.
There is way too much division and combative ideology associated with Islam for it to be thrust to the forefront of everything someone does in a modern society. Nothing to do with race. You could be my blood brother and embrace Islam... and just like that, I've lost at least 50% of my brother. When the worst aspects of 21st century Islam comes knocking at your door, maybe then you'll think twice before accepting all religions with open arms.