What do you think? I hate all religions but there's one that takes the prize. I drive a school bus and have a number of Muslims on my bus. Remember these are school children. Ramadan is just ending and I asked one of the kids (in a very non-committal way, if they were observing the fasting mandate. The young man assured me that he can not eat (OR DRINK) anything between Dawn and Dusk! I am all for freedom of expression and, yes, even religion, but is it right to expect a young student to go fifteen hours during school time, including Phis. Ed., without even a drink of water?! This is not discipline. It is madness, and dangerous to their health! They are not camels.
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Feel free to reply to any comment by clicking the "Reply" button.I must say, for a website called "Agnostic", most of your comments reflect a very tolerant attitude for archaic and unnecessary religious practices. I, for one don't single out any one religion. I am an equal opportunity despiser of "Religious" Mythology.
fishline79
Level 7
May 30, 2019
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I agree...but what do you propose would be the appropriate action or response? Yell at the parents?
Being an agnostic does not mean one is not social and tolerant...they are not mutually exclusive.
@thinktwice Not at all. I was raised by a fundamentalist father and dragged to church every Sunday. To this day, I rejected all the doctrine except for the "Golden Rule" which is the only tenet anybody needs to follow.
@fishline79 Totally agree...trying to find a way to not compromise my values while not making a spectacle of myself at things like weddings and christinings has been challenging...mostly, I just don't go anymore...
@thinktwice I'm not sure what weddings and funerals have to do with it but I never go to them anyway. Do you mean that going to a religious ceremony makes you appear a hypocrite? You don't have to cross yourself!
There are TONS of exceptions and children are exempt. Lots of young people consider it an honour to fast. I did it for a week every year for years in solidarity with colleagues. I was working 13 hour shifts on a busy acute ward at the time. Yes it isn't pleasant but it does focus your mind. In addition it reminds us all that for some, fasting is not a choice. Try and learn some things
BBC - Ramadan rules and regulations
[news.bbc.co.uk]
Amisja
Level 8
May 30, 2019
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I also did it both as a young curious child when I lived in Turkey and as an adult with my Muslim co-workers. I got a bit light headed the first day because I did not drink enough in the morning, but other than that, it humbled me and made me thankful to have food and water so readily available.
@thinktwice exactly
I will say this . . . . . I do not see the followers of Islam creating a huge war machine, invading nearly every other country on the planet, short of those who can really fight back, I do not see them using agent orange, white phosphorous, depleted uranium, droning, bombing hospitals indiscriminately . . . . No, that is the christians . . . . Washington's favorite group.
THHA
Level 7
May 30, 2019
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It is a discipline of mind over body - I do it myself at least one day each month. ... there are many places where no food is every day reality, not a choice.
ShadowAmicus
Level 8
May 30, 2019
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People who do intermittent fasting do 16-20 hours at a time...fasting is common in most countries just not the USA...some fasts involve no food and water others just involve food.
How old were they? Islam does not require kids of a younger ages to fast...it is a ritual that is difficult for most out of shape Americans with little self control and discipline to grasp...the ritual is not meant to harm and early morning meals are full of nourishing food and drink to sustain most for the day. The evening meal is almost not needed but it is part of the celebration to be with family and friends.
I bet if you ate and drank a large morning meal, you could do it easily...it was nice of you to be so concerned...
thinktwice
Level 8
May 29, 2019
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You are such a lovely person
Ramadan gave Myers Leonard a great opportunity to shine. The #1 Center for the Portland Trail Blazers was fasting and in no condition to play an NBA basketball game, so the #2 center Myers Leonard, got the playing time and scored 30 points and grabbed 12 rebounds
[sports.yahoo.com]
BD66
Level 8
May 29, 2019
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Interesting response.
I totally agree. Sometimes, there is no common sense with religion.
woodstar
Level 4
May 29, 2019
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Thanks. You are an honest Agnostic.
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