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Originally Posted by Stu
Does that extend to those glorious cultures and belief systems that include hanging homosexuals and stoning women to death?
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This is a tricky issue but obviously a very important one, and when reading what I respond you have to take into account we are both from westernised backgrounds.
The religion still needs respecting; but the extremist practises do not. I feel we must respect all religions - but not neccesarily the practises that have grown alongside it and the culture. Maybe I should of said all beliefs need respecting - and within your belief you must have some kind of respect for others and their welfare.
Again I understand religion isn't exactally known for being inclusive - I just feel they must continue to adapt to the world we live in, and it's too simple to simply slam all religons as institutions full of hate and homophobia.