Debalic wrote:
Annabella of Future Fabulous! wrote:
Debalic wrote:
This is one of two threads today that just illustrate how divisive and moronic religion is.
Yes, because the non-religious are so much more open-minded about systems of belief.
Fine, you got me. Humans in general are divisive and moronic.
Sure, religion plays a major part in the anger but what people forget is how much of the anger is actually directed towards the west because the US and Britain (among others in Europe) have invaded and colonized the middle east, both literally and symbolically. The west has been arrogant, seeing our culture and beliefs as far superior while denigrating their religion, their social moirees and their systems of government. People really forget how much of this is a clash of cultures,not just religion.
We've been pricks for years. I think we shouldn't pretend that the anger is just about religious differences and I don't think it's just about people in the middle east being crazy. This type of radicalism results in part from the fear of being taken over by the west. People like Bush and others who invade, some seeking to eliminate Islam and push our culture on them, do nothing if not help radicalize people and shut down the modern, urban, middle class Muslims.
This is what I've heard from Muslims from the Middle East for
years.
My point is that **** like this isn't just happening because of "religion" though the ways that you guys tend to extricate religion from other aspects of society is retarded and shallow, but whatever. It's happening because of culture and a perceived lack of respect.
Edited, Jan 3rd 2010 4:19pm by Annabella