The good thing about this discussion is I don't have to leave the country because Bajesus doesn't like me to have an idea that might be different than his. As stated elsewhere, it is a stronger and probably more reglious person than can fast when others are not. For the Govt to tell SOME eating establishments to close because it offends someone but let others operate is a little confusing. I don't chose to eat in public and offend anyone, but it should be my choice, not the government.

I still say that a religion that needs the government to force people to believe or behave, should be examined. Religion is a choice a person makes, religion forced on someone is the same as slavery.

Don't force me to believe in the fasting, if you want to believe, that is your business but if something is OK 11 months of the year, why should the 12th month be differnet, except that religion requires it of certain groups. I chose to do my religion on a volunteer basis, not forced by the GOVERNMENT.

Don't get mad because someone disagrees with you or your religion. You may be right but you could be wrong. How will you know?