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So, it's a few days old news, but I haven't seen a slightest mention of it on my countries' news portals, and I'm not even hoping it would be mention on TV, which is why I only heard about it today.
China banned all religion-related activities in Xinjiang region, which is inhabited mainly by muslims. Starting from January 1, citizens will not be allowed to, for example, perform their prayers on any property owned by the state - which means mainly the streets and government offices, I suppose.
More details here: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/w...w/45339051.cms
Your thoughts? My opinion is pretty much this - serves them right. I wish EU governments had enough balls to do anything remotely similar to Chinese, instead of patting the muslims on their heads and putting up with their constant shit.
I don't mean to spark a flamewar here, so please, keep it civil.
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2014-12-04, 02:21 PM #1I am Murloc!
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China bans all religion-related activities in a muslim-heavy region...
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2014-12-04, 02:26 PM #2The Undying
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I'm glad to live in a place where people can practice their religions without legal repercussions. If the government has the authority to fuck with people over their religion, they have the authority to fuck with me over my lack of religion.
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2014-12-04, 02:29 PM #3Scarab Lord
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Only in China.
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2014-12-04, 02:30 PM #4Deleted
Don't see the issue here.
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2014-12-04, 02:33 PM #5Scarab Lord
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what? They're removing peoples freedoms. Originally Posted by Tiili Mooneye
They're not hurting anyone. Are they?Last edited by TheEaterofSouls; 2014-12-04 at 02:35 PM.
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2014-12-04, 02:42 PM #6Pit Lord
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Very problematic region with quite frequent murder sprees, http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-china-30258011 latest one. Originally Posted by TheEaterofSouls
what? They're removing peoples freedoms.
They're not hurting anyone. Are they?
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2014-12-04, 02:43 PM #7Legendary!
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Unluckily China doesn't guarantee freedom of religious practice. There are plenty of other places in the world where some religions are banned. Originally Posted by TheEaterofSouls
what? They're removing peoples freedoms.
They're not hurting anyone. Are they? Originally Posted by Kalis
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2014-12-04, 02:44 PM #8I am Murloc!
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Well, China is officially an atheist country, so that's unlikely to happen. But the point here is - the government tolerated them for years and years, and they didn't appreciate it and kept performing terrorist attacks - as the article says, the last one was in March; 30 people died and 140 were injured. Originally Posted by Spectral
Not per se, from what I gather. Those who break the law will probably be fined at first, and if they keep doing that, they will face trial - but since it's China, the sentences will probably be harsh. Unless you mean if it's the muslims hurting people - in this case YES, they are, by all means. Originally Posted by TheEaterofSouls
Originally Posted by Maxos
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2014-12-04, 02:45 PM #9ChellyGuestServes them right because...? Originally Posted by Airlick
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2014-12-04, 02:46 PM #10The Lightbringer
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Great job China. Religious activity should be done in private places only, such as inside peoples homes. Any new religious buildings should be unmarked and not flaunt religion. The closest church to my house is a regular building, a person who just arrived would not be able identify it as a church from the outside. They are respectable people and they have no need to force their views, nor their religious symbols on anybody else. It works great. New mosques should be unmarked, those tower/spires are wasteful and not needed.
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2014-12-04, 02:46 PM #11Scarab Lord
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Can't remove what you don't have. Even in America concerning the Patriot Act and Islam. Originally Posted by TheEaterofSouls
what? They're removing peoples freedoms.
They're not hurting anyone. Are they?
Anyways, it's a plurality lead of Uyghurs, so obviously this would have happened sooner or later. They are known for their self-determination goals and religious freedom and independence from China. Originally Posted by Sting
I'm done here, why did I actually bother to give a serious reply on page 1
I guess this is a perfect example of why discussions on the internet are so fucking pointless Originally Posted by The Iron Fist
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2014-12-04, 02:56 PM #12DeletedObviously can't speak for the OP, but there are hardly any muslim countries where freedom of religion is guarantueed. So it's very much an oppressive ideology being oppressed. Originally Posted by Chelly
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2014-12-04, 02:58 PM #13Deleted
So basically they are criminalising the Uighur. (whom they have been cracking down on for a good 6 or so years now). I'm sure reducing inclusion on society will end well...
Inb4nextterrorattack.
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2014-12-04, 02:59 PM #14Immortal
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Perfectly fine by me. Wish the US would do the same. "In God We Trust" was added in the 50's people to our money. The founding fathers were pretty clear about separation of church and state.
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2014-12-04, 03:02 PM #15Stood in the Fire
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I'm with you. But something like this will mostlikely never happens here. Originally Posted by Airlick
Don't tell me the sky is the limit when there are footprints on the moon.
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2014-12-04, 03:02 PM #16Titan
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A region of high tension related to Muslims, commited by them or against them. Ain't saying it's right, but if this method works, I suppose it's one kind of solution. Though people aren't known for fighting less when you push a boot down harder on their face. Originally Posted by Airlick
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2014-12-04, 03:04 PM #17Banned
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You probably wouldn't, given your authoritarian post history. Originally Posted by Tiili Mooneye
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2014-12-04, 03:05 PM #18The Lightbringer
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False. They are banning prayer meetings in government buildings, schools, and business offices. Limiting logos associated with religious extremism and outlawing videos that spread and teach Jihad. Originally Posted by ctd123
I don't understand why anyone thinks any of those are acceptable.Last edited by Sledfang; 2014-12-04 at 03:10 PM.
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2014-12-04, 03:09 PM #19Bloodsail Admiral
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good measure, would love to have it in my country (specially against evangelic religions which are spreading like aids around here, every corner has a little building they call "home of god" lel)
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2014-12-04, 03:16 PM #20Deleted
Surprising number of people in this thread are all for banning religion.
Gotta love the mentality of "freedom" mixed with blatant oppression.
