Religious tolerance
The intent of this article is to just invoke a discussion about how we can all live peacefully together in this world and not to offend anyone.
I just happened to read an article on France's decision to ban the burkini and the outrage that followed. For the uninitiated, the article below might shed some light.
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-37183083
Now, it got me thinking about how every country has its own laws and regulations while still trying to be secular and welcoming of all cultures. Well- not all countries- mostly all if not all Islamic nations do not allow other cultures to express themselves without facing the brunt of the ruling government there. So that being said, should all countries also put a ban on their so called religious tolerance? It is not the same as allowing people from other countries to come and live there but not allowing them to change the rules of the country they are visiting. There are cases of Islamic bodies asking for Sharia law in some states in the US and thankfully and rightfully they are getting slammed for that. By all means, everyone should be allowed to visit secular countries like the US, nations in Europe, Australia, India but don't allow the indigenous culture to be changed. If you want to practice a certain religion, stay in the country which allows that- in fact even practice your religion in all countries across the world but do not go out and ask women in countries to wear the hijaab, do not ask for Sharia law to be implemented in the name of religious freedom= instead follow the rules of the country and try to live in peace with your new neighbors. Don't claim religious intolerance if you don't practice it yourself.
"mostly all if not all Islamic nations do not allow other cultures to express themselves without facing the brunt of the ruling government there." Absolutely not true. I live in Malaysia and anyone who has been to this country knows that besides Islam, Bhuddism, Hinduism and Christianity is practiced freely. Indonesia the same. It also goes for North African Muslim countries etc. So, just as you claim that Muslims must follow the rules of the countries they migrate to, so must the non-Muslims follow the rules of the Muslim countries they visit or work in. I work with many non-Muslim colleagues and all they can do in the host country where they work is complain about Muslims and Islam. So, why did they go to that country if they knew that their rules and culture are different? Thus, if they want to practice their religion, they should remain in their countries, as you have stated.
You also stated, "There are cases of Islamic bodies asking for Sharia law in some states in the US..." Is this not part of their right, given by the mighty American constitution, to freely express their opinion? What happened to the freedom of expression, association etc? When it comes to Islam, suddenly ALL kinds of freedom is suddenly forgotten! Being half naked is fine, FREEDOM of wearing personally preferred clothes. However, covering your body when swimming, is banned. What a laugh! They are BREAKING their own rules! No wonder the high court in France over-ruled the judgement. It even stated that the mayor overstepped his powers! The mayors of ALL those municipalities where the burkini is banned, are ALL intolerant! Judging an entire community for the crimes of a few is INTOLERANT and UNJUST. Now, if a Muslim country would ban binis and half naked swimmers, then there WILL be an outcry of injustice, intolerance, backwardness etc. I think you have to re-think your ideas on intolerance. Simple rule, practice what you preach. "Freedom", if it really exists, cannot applied to one group and not another. A Catholic nun can cover her WHOLE body, even when going to the beach, but not a Muslim woman cannot! Wonderful selective FREEDOM. Nevertheless, I respect your view, but I certainly do not accept it. Ciao!
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