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In reply to the discussion: I do not need... Eurocentric feminists to dictate to me what I wear or shouldn't wear. [View all]Kurska
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And it is right up there with bans on homosexuality and sexism for messed up stuff about the middle east.
Secondly, just because someone can't picture changing their religion doesn't mean they aren't free to do it.
Human rights are universal rights that should apply globally. If some nation thinks they have some culutral right to treat women or gays poorly they are going to find themselves increasingly isolated in the world. Just like how nations that had laws that allowed slavery all found themselves increasingly isolated by the end of the 19th century. Like slavery (which is also biblically and quranically endorsed btw) bans on homosexuality and oppression of women are disgusting relics of the past and not something I am prepared to tolerate no mater the culture.
If that is cultural imperialism, sorry it is also respecting of basic human dignities.
Obviously people should have the right to be whatever religion they choose and they shouldn't be judged for their religion. That said I still believe people should be able to critique religion, especially when that religion is heavily involved in the public discourse