spicyayam
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Any truth to the story?
https://www.perthnow.com.au/travel/...deo-of-herself-eating-pork-in-bali-c-11972532
https://www.perthnow.com.au/travel/...deo-of-herself-eating-pork-in-bali-c-11972532
I'm always surprised when I realize or someone mentions we live in the largest Muslim country in the world. It just doesn't feel like it, even when I'm on a Muslim island. The practice here seems so low key for outsiders compared to most of the others - Iran, Pakistan, Saudi, etc. I guess what I'm saying is that the practice of the religion seems so hidden. On the surface many of the locals will laugh and joke about booze, sex, pigs, in fact most of the things that hardliners make fatwas for. Then suddenly someone gets sent to prison, whipped in Aceh or worse for something the rest of us consider pretty harmless. I'm then always reminded of the saying from Martin NiemöllerThe deciding factor for her getting into legal trouble was that south Sumatera MUI issued a fatwa declaring that her action was blasphemy. From then on her fate was sealed as the police and court seems reluctant going against any fatwa. All as expected considering the direction the country has taken over the last 25 years.
That saying is one of my favorites..... more people should learn it.I'm always surprised when I realize or someone mentions we live in the largest Muslim country in the world. It just doesn't feel like it, even when I'm on a Muslim island. The practice here seems so low key for outsiders compared to most of the others - Iran, Pakistan, Saudi, etc. I guess what I'm saying is that the practice of the religion seems so hidden. On the surface many of the locals will laugh and joke about booze, sex, pigs, in fact most of the things that hardliners make fatwas for. Then suddenly someone gets sent to prison, whipped in Aceh or worse for something the rest of us consider pretty harmless. I'm then always reminded of the saying from Martin Niemöller
First they came for the Socialists, and I did not speak out—
Because I was not a Socialist.
Then they came for the Trade Unionists, and I did not speak out—
Because I was not a Trade Unionist.
Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out—
Because I was not a Jew.
Then they came for me—and there was no one left to speak for me.
You are probably right. I guess you have to live there rather than traveling through to feel the pressure. I would also say that going through the area south of Banyuwangi was a real eye-opener for me too - we counted 17 new mosques being built in the first hour after leaving the ferry headed down to the Red beach and not a single hospital or school. Same experience going from the ferry on Lombok, also 17 being built. I was told all with Saudi money. Not a good development IMHO.I
That saying is one of my favorites..... more people should learn it.
For the rest my opinion is a bit different from yours.
When I am in the Missus village, 40 km South of Banyuwangi, 85% muslim, 15% Hindu, and "hamlet" would be more appropriate than village...
you 100% feel in a muslim environment, 3 mosques in a 1500m perimeter, each competing with each oother. Long prayers / announcements on Fridays, 13 y old trainee Imams doing the prayers...
The 2 communities live along very well. Muslims got invited for the Galungan, and Hindus invited for El Eidh.
But dogs get poisonned.
And the feeling I have (having lived in Saudi, Egypt, Dubai, Malaysia) is that it would take just ONE extremist preacher, and rught political / social / economic environment, to destroy this fragile balance and switch to "full hatred" mode.
Remember Palestine and India !
In both cases the Brits left in a hurry before things turned too ugly.....
Bon, at 70 I think I (hopefully) will not be there anymore.
Before the Covid drama I used to spend 10 days every 2 or 3 months over there.You are probably right. I guess you have to live there rather than traveling through to feel the pressure. I would also say that going through the area south of Banyuwangi was a real eye-opener for me too - we counted 17 new mosques being built in the first hour after leaving the ferry headed down to the Red beach and not a single hospital or school. Same experience going from the ferry on Lombok, also 17 being built. I was told all with Saudi money. Not a good development IMHO.
Thing is very few people bother to read anything about religion or history, easier to listen to the "social media" or the preacher. Fear has probably something to do with it as well....It honestly makes me quite sad to see the little girls (4 or 5) in full hijab. It must be so hot!
The hijab or jilbab was never an Indonesian custom and has been fully taken over from the Wahhbi teachings of the Saudis.
Rant over ? Calm down....I say abolish all religions and give the women equal rights to make major decisions!
Fully disagree...Kids should definitely be taken care of by the whole village. Too much energy for just a Mom and Dad.
No I don't plan on keeping them in the Aussie outback, well maybe a while would be great! My kids are proficient in Mathematics, and computers, actually their both pilots and own their own airplanes! I was referring to basic common sense skills that help someone wherever they go. I don't cultivate children, I cultivate my gardens and grow my own food, and Culture is what I use to brew alcohol, make sauerkraut, kimchi, hot sauce, yogurt, saki, kombucha, etc. Humans are not something to be Cultivated, or Cultured. They supposed to be nourished to become what their destined to become. not what their parents or society wants!"I wasn't even thinking about culture, beliefs, religions. That stuff is the last thing I would want to teach children"
Woaw, I am flabbergasted.... not wanted your kids to be cultivated.......
"Cooking, hunting, building, gardening, horseback riding, milking a cow, or goat, making cheese and butter, sewing, on and on"
Mmmmmm, you plan to keep them in the Aussie outback ?
FFS, milking a cow...... sure is more usefull in life than mathematics and computer skills.....
This must be written by ChatGPT ? At least I hope so.....
Getting close to off-limit here IMO....Is it hypocrisy for a hooker on the streets of Surabaya to wear a jilbab? Guess it isn't worse than a preacher to be a patron?
You really had me scratching my head over this one, as I thoroughly meant the word "preacher " as applied in christian preacher. Believe me there are such folks in Surabaya. In fact a good number follow the world renowned Benny Hinn there.Getting close to off-limit here IMO....
Don't forget Big Brother !