Freo wrote:
Roy, I didn't have to become Muslim when I got married, it was a personal choice. I wouldn't call it converting as I did not have a religion prior to Islam.
I also know expats who have 'converted' in name only when they married, both Muslim and Hindu. Personally I admire the women who take on Hinduism - all that work at the temple!!
One step at a time:
"Roy, I didn't have to become Muslim when I got married."
I didn't say or even intimate that you did.
What I did say was:
"It sounds like you fast during Ramadan as well? I know several expats who converted to Islam when they married, and I always admire their willingness to embrace their choice in a dedicated manner, rather than a quick end to the means of marriage."
"I wouldn't call it converting as I did not have a religion prior to Islam."
:shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock:
"Personally I admire the women who take on Hinduism - all that work at the temple!!"
I have yet to see a wanita bule working on offerings at ANY temple in Bali, but I'll try to keep my eyes open!
My point is, a converted Hindu lady in a Balinese temple would be as useless as ten thumbs with a sharp knife!