I’ve noticed that most Arabs leave Islam, but most Pakistanis want to hang on-advocating for reform or ‘cultural Islam’ Why the distinction? Is it because Arabs have a better understanding of Islam? Or is it because Pakistanis have few cultural aspects once you remove Islam?
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I think it’s easier for Pakistanis to make the transition from gray to a lighter gray. But Arabs don’t generally to go from black to light gray...it makes much more sense to go from black to white. Does that make sense?
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If you’re a ‘moderate’ Muslim (Arab or not), then reform makes sense. It’s just a continuation of living in the gray area. But if you’re a fundamentalist, w a literal understanding of the religion, then you’re not comfortable w gray. At least that’s how it was for me.
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Totally agree w that.
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Replying to @YasMohammedxx @ConfessionsExMu
Super interesting discussion, appreciate the chance to read it.
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Replying to @shoshido @ConfessionsExMu
Yeah interesting read. I still can't fathom how anyone believes any religion is "real" into adulthood. Went to Catholic school and remember thinking "this seems like a bunch of BS" around 13 years old. There's gotta be a bunch of kids like that in fundamentalist states?
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It really is a marvel, isn’t it? It’s hard to explain the level of brainwashing and fear mongering that allows you to revere a man who raped a child and suggested camel urine as a remedy for diseases. If I didn’t live it, I wouldn’t get it either.
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