Quote Originally Posted by Torog
Howdy Fengzi,

I believe in freedom of religious choice,however,at this time,Islamists are declaring their intent to enslave us all and subjugate us to their religion..and I ain't gonna stand for it ! Anymore than I would,if it were Christians doing such..all I want is freedom for all..is that too much to ask ? Is it costing too much to liberate others from brutal oppression ? How would you feel,if someone said that yer freedom,is too costly to fight for ?

Have a good one ...
You say you're all for freedom of religious choice but it seems to me you support this freedom only if the "choice" goes along with what you choose.

You also mention "Is it costing too much to liberate others from brutal oppression ?" What oppression and do the people in question want to be liberated?

I too, have lived overseas in a country with a radically different culture and set of beliefs. While I was there I learned the language and immersed myself in their culture. I didn't just hang out with the local expat community which is what normally happens. What I found is that many things that we naturally assume everyone wants weren't wanted there. Aspects of their culture which we may find totally bizarre, or even upsetting, were perfectly normal and happily accepted there. And, aspects of our culture which we find normal and accepted were considered just as bizarre by them.

Bottom line, different strokes for different folks. There is no right or wrong, only different.