If there is no law, why can't I get a Starbucks at 13:00, they didn't close on their own. That is the only thing I am trying to say, why do certain eating places have to close during the day.
It still looks like the Government is forcing a religious idea on all people, muslim and non-muslim alike. I wonder why the Government can't trust the people to do the right religious thing and fast on their own.
I am all for the fast, I think people should do it if they want to, and I don't plan to eat in public during daylight hours when it might offend someone. I do plan to eat in the hotels if I want, assuming that any muslims that are there know what happens in the restaurants.
I still think a muslim that can fast in England, because of the temptation around him/her is stronger than a person that can fast in a country where the Government has removed the temptation.
This is not about the fasting, this is not about eating in public, it is about making everyone act according to one set of beliefs. It would be no differnet if we were all told to wear sandals because that is the religious belief of the country.
Why is it OK to buy pork in the UAE but not in Qatar? Why is it OK for woman to drive in Qatar but not Saudi? Why is it OK for Bars in UAE but not Saudi? Why can't women be trusted to vote and run for office in some countries but not others because of religion. Why are somethings OK and others not? Are some of these countries more religious than others or just different beliefs?
I am confused, but I sure do like it here and plan on staying if they let me.
If there is no law, why can't I get a Starbucks at 13:00, they didn't close on their own. That is the only thing I am trying to say, why do certain eating places have to close during the day.
It still looks like the Government is forcing a religious idea on all people, muslim and non-muslim alike. I wonder why the Government can't trust the people to do the right religious thing and fast on their own.
I am all for the fast, I think people should do it if they want to, and I don't plan to eat in public during daylight hours when it might offend someone. I do plan to eat in the hotels if I want, assuming that any muslims that are there know what happens in the restaurants.
I still think a muslim that can fast in England, because of the temptation around him/her is stronger than a person that can fast in a country where the Government has removed the temptation.
This is not about the fasting, this is not about eating in public, it is about making everyone act according to one set of beliefs. It would be no differnet if we were all told to wear sandals because that is the religious belief of the country.
Why is it OK to buy pork in the UAE but not in Qatar? Why is it OK for woman to drive in Qatar but not Saudi? Why is it OK for Bars in UAE but not Saudi? Why can't women be trusted to vote and run for office in some countries but not others because of religion. Why are somethings OK and others not? Are some of these countries more religious than others or just different beliefs?
I am confused, but I sure do like it here and plan on staying if they let me.