whole is opposing to the culture? Doesn't it seem contradicting? In the U.S., the Muslims who go there are more well set. It's be harder and more expensive to get there. Maybe they're just naturally a little more religiously and culturally liberal there. Most American's respect the idea of religion though even if much of the country aren't regular church goers.
In France though (which has one of the higher foreign Muslim populations), their country has banned Hijabs. Didn't they ban some type of swimwear too? Health hazards were cited as the reason. But was that really it? Maybe it's just the French being the French. France a pretty liberal expressive country. But there's a clear message - whether it's the Catholic Church, Muslim or all organized religion is not on the same side as their government. Yet this is where they want to live? Yet they don't expect their children to be culturally influenced? I know there are people who accept this. They move there for more money or the lifestyle which is cool. But do you have a right to complain about the hijab if this is what you voluntarily chose? Most of who's taking issue are foreigners - some of whom don't even legally live there.
I'm not saying what you're saying isn't true. My point is why would Muslims who haven't even moved there yet want to live in a place where they're not culturally welcomed? If Muslims were more easy-going religiously like other foreigners such as Russians or Indian's, the discrimination may not be so bad. Discrimination isn't right - whether it's clear or not. But I'm saying why put yourself in that boat?
Well, it's obviously not working. You don't become more Atheist/Agnostic and more of another religion (outside of new immigrants populating your country).
War could be one thing. Most countries aren't at war to the point you'd need to leave though. The language barrier does make a lot of sense. North African's (where French is commonly spoken) may have preference there. But they should be aware of what they're getting into.
This would be like knowing you can take a poop on your toilet at home. But instead using your neighbor's toilet knowing he's going to keep track of your cleanliness and toilet paper usage.
When it comes to religiously conservative nature, Middle Eastern Muslims can make anyone look easy going (even Indians) lol
I know there are French-born Muslims. That's not who I'm asking about. I'm aware Eastern European countries have large Muslim populations too (although they're not as religiously conservative as the Middle East, Asian and North African Muslms). There actually are high Atheist populations in many of those countries you mentioned (ex. Albania).
A lot of Muslims aren't from the third world. Many come from either developing or functional countries. Even when coming from poor countries, those who leave tend to have more money and education. Those who are poor - just like Chinese, Indians or anyone else, are complacent and can't afford to leave.
Yo - I'm sorry this question is above you. You have this coat that you're trying to protect. Everyone doesn't want to come to America. If they did, why isn't the U.S. 5-10% Muslim? Apparently Muslims are willing to go to a country that they're being discriminated (or having a hard time in) more than the U.S.? Don't give me the 9/11 stereotyping crap either because a large bulk of the Muslim populations in the western world has been there before '01. Most actually was.
Than why did those relatives want to go there to begin with. I know there are refugees. But there's a lot of people who are just normal people looking for better financial opportunities abroad. There's a lot of international students. They can stay home. But it's more lucrative to go elsewhere.
In France though (which has one of the higher foreign Muslim populations), their country has banned Hijabs. Didn't they ban some type of swimwear too? Health hazards were cited as the reason. But was that really it? Maybe it's just the French being the French. France a pretty liberal expressive country. But there's a clear message - whether it's the Catholic Church, Muslim or all organized religion is not on the same side as their government. Yet this is where they want to live? Yet they don't expect their children to be culturally influenced? I know there are people who accept this. They move there for more money or the lifestyle which is cool. But do you have a right to complain about the hijab if this is what you voluntarily chose? Most of who's taking issue are foreigners - some of whom don't even legally live there.
I'm not saying what you're saying isn't true. My point is why would Muslims who haven't even moved there yet want to live in a place where they're not culturally welcomed? If Muslims were more easy-going religiously like other foreigners such as Russians or Indian's, the discrimination may not be so bad. Discrimination isn't right - whether it's clear or not. But I'm saying why put yourself in that boat?
Well, it's obviously not working. You don't become more Atheist/Agnostic and more of another religion (outside of new immigrants populating your country).
War could be one thing. Most countries aren't at war to the point you'd need to leave though. The language barrier does make a lot of sense. North African's (where French is commonly spoken) may have preference there. But they should be aware of what they're getting into.
This would be like knowing you can take a poop on your toilet at home. But instead using your neighbor's toilet knowing he's going to keep track of your cleanliness and toilet paper usage.
When it comes to religiously conservative nature, Middle Eastern Muslims can make anyone look easy going (even Indians) lol
I know there are French-born Muslims. That's not who I'm asking about. I'm aware Eastern European countries have large Muslim populations too (although they're not as religiously conservative as the Middle East, Asian and North African Muslms). There actually are high Atheist populations in many of those countries you mentioned (ex. Albania).
A lot of Muslims aren't from the third world. Many come from either developing or functional countries. Even when coming from poor countries, those who leave tend to have more money and education. Those who are poor - just like Chinese, Indians or anyone else, are complacent and can't afford to leave.
Yo - I'm sorry this question is above you. You have this coat that you're trying to protect. Everyone doesn't want to come to America. If they did, why isn't the U.S. 5-10% Muslim? Apparently Muslims are willing to go to a country that they're being discriminated (or having a hard time in) more than the U.S.? Don't give me the 9/11 stereotyping crap either because a large bulk of the Muslim populations in the western world has been there before '01. Most actually was.
Than why did those relatives want to go there to begin with. I know there are refugees. But there's a lot of people who are just normal people looking for better financial opportunities abroad. There's a lot of international students. They can stay home. But it's more lucrative to go elsewhere.