Again, one group of people forcing their beliefs on another through threat of harm. But what separates this case from that in Saudi Arabia is the fact that the government is not sponsoring the aggressors and in fact are taking steps to keep the aggressors from inflicting their petty rule opon the populace.
Our "western" culture is predicated upon the ideal that "western" society is improved by the cooperation of people of diverse beliefs. This concept was first put forth by the formation of the Mayflower Compact. Our current system of goverment is formed to protect the rights of the minority from being forced to adopt the belief systems of the majority. I believe this is why the behaviors described within the article chaffe our asses so.
It isn't about Islam. It's about one group forcing their beliefs on another group under threat or penalty of harm. I don't see a difference between the Commission for the Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice actions and those of the KKK enforcing Jim Crow rules. It goes against universal harmony.
This is expressed in "eastern" thought as well:
"Thus the Master is available to all people and doesn't reject anyone."
"The moral man does something, and when no one responds he rolls up his sleeves and uses force."
"Whoever relies on the Tao in governing men doesn't try to force issues or defeat enemies by force of arms."
Our "western" culture does not always live up to the ideals upon which it is founded. However, we do not issue idicts of death upon those who insult us with words.
My BS detector just picked up klingons around Uranus! So William Shatner never went to any of the film premiers? He directed Star Trek V for crying out loud. No wonder it sucked if he didn't watch any of the footage. I sense a case of sour grapes as he hasn't been asked to be in Trek XI.
It isn't about Islam. It's about one group forcing their beliefs on another group under threat or penalty of harm. I don't see a difference between the Commission for the Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice actions and those of the KKK enforcing Jim Crow rules. It goes against universal harmony.
This is expressed in "eastern" thought as well:
"Thus the Master is available to all people and doesn't reject anyone."
"The moral man does something, and when no one responds he rolls up his sleeves and uses force."
"Whoever relies on the Tao in governing men doesn't try to force issues or defeat enemies by force of arms."
Our "western" culture does not always live up to the ideals upon which it is founded. However, we do not issue idicts of death upon those who insult us with words.