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I don't see how maintaining faith and/or the culture from your country of origin contradicts the defense and safety of our citizens. Don't confuse the people who don't care about the safety of others with those who want to maintain faith and culture.
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All I can say to that is that your own views of Islam do not reflect the views of many other Muslims with whom I have spoken. And not to single you out, since this does not actually pertain in any way to Muslims any more than it does to other ethnic and religious groups. Many people here vehemently hold on to ideals and practices indigenous to the places of their origin, and through my conversations with such, I've seen much more contempt for this country than actual love of being here. Many come here to exploit what is given freely, and freely give nothing back. Religion and a way of living are usually so strongly interconnected, and unfortunately, its been my experience that those maintaining their faith and culture the strongest are those with least care about others.
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So what happens to churches, synagogues, and mosques? What's wrong with fasting during the month of Ramadan while you're at work or having a place of worship at work? How is that "imposing beliefs on others"? I think you would have to be pretty misguided, confused, or weak of mind to allow other people's actions to impose on you. |
Places built for communities to congregate, and worship together are a great addition to this country. There is absolutely nothing wrong with that. We do abide by cerain principals of political correctness, and I think these guidelines should be followed by all in a professional environment. Again, I don't wish to sound like I'm judging, but the two places that I've worked that allowed this, and the few stories I've heard of individuals whose workplaces allowed this, created tension and alienation between employees. CLearly those employees who share a common religion, and whom will pray together five times a day will have a stronger connection to each other than to those around them. Now, there is nothing inherently wrong with this. However, taking your own words, the world is full to the brim of individuals that are pretty misguided, confused, and weak of mind. It is the interaction of ALL of these individuals, regardless from whence they are from, or from which religion they practice, that ultimately creates tension. Believe what you will, but I think that in any corporate environment, this kind of behaiviour is easy to pick up on, and it is this that becomes imposing to me. Even when approached with an open heart and full tolerance, more often I've been refused by these individuals, with an air of indifference, than not.
You strike me as an individual that is not of that credo, one who has embraced the union of a strong cultural background and integrated it into a positive way to live you life here. I've tried to do the same. So please don't retort with "that is not a true Muslim/Christian/Whatever". The world is NOT full of secular human beings, it is in fact full of those wishing to cut their own piece of the pie, and stick to what they know. Its just human nature.
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