tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28321828.post3052874907329746762..comments2024-03-12T09:47:58.376+02:00Comments on ChampagneHeathen: The Caged VirginChampagne Heathenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09540128789208726965noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28321828.post-357576109193442542007-03-28T18:41:00.000+02:002007-03-28T18:41:00.000+02:00Sherbert...how hectic is this topic! The concept o...Sherbert...how hectic is this topic! The concept of 'othering' is a convo on its on own! It's all so interesting, I think I may just go get this book now!<BR/><BR/>I agree with the whole idea of multiculturalism & the fact that we live in a world where there are many religions that clash or just plain get along, and this applies to cultures too...point I'm trying to make is that yes, the whole world has to accept all these differences, whether they like it or not!<BR/><BR/>The problem is this, if I were to go to an Islamic nation, I would respect their ways (well I would like to think so) & would not wear revealing clothes etc etc...you catch my drift. So as an outsider, I'll conform as best as possible! But reverse this & it's completely different. Muslims are living in 'westernised' way of the world...i.e countries like America, London, Berlin & France to name a few, & yet they expect us to drop all of our ways to make way for theirs? I find this bullshit! Of course, wear your burkah etc, attend Mosque etc but don't expect us to not maybe look at it you in an odd way if you are walking through a shopping center dressed head to toe in black gear that only shows your appendages & eyes! Don't expect us to not fight when you want to change the ways of schools etc ( i refer to the case in England recently!) I guess what I'm trying to say is that there is no acceptance of another culture or religion but rather a constant antagonism re: the ways of the western world!<BR/><BR/>In my opinion, if you don't like it then bugger off & stop trying to change our ways!<BR/><BR/>KaB<BR/><BR/>ps: I have nothing against Islam...it's only the extremists who piss me off! And the men!KaBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02738572183225778469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28321828.post-56208712465539626262007-03-28T09:23:00.000+02:002007-03-28T09:23:00.000+02:00"Brick Lane" was really tremendous. It was actuall..."Brick Lane" was really tremendous. It was actually quite terrifying at times, but I also ended up feeling some sympathy for the husband character. Definitely worth a read!K.M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12312288928720635484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28321828.post-53358364195221421052007-03-28T09:07:00.000+02:002007-03-28T09:07:00.000+02:00But Rev, half my powers are gained from being able...But Rev, half my powers are gained from being able to expose my cleavage at strategic moments. <BR/><BR/>Your Truly - no no, no offense was taken. Well...not from you anyway! I had a good chuckle about the cartoons. <BR/><BR/>Inyoka - Thanks for the recommendations!! Although I should not be allowed near bookstores right now - considering how many I have next to my bed waiting to be read! So many books, so slow a reader!Champagne Heathenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09540128789208726965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28321828.post-27698375199017689632007-03-27T18:38:00.000+02:002007-03-27T18:38:00.000+02:00You will also enjoy The Trouble with Islam Today b...You will also enjoy The Trouble with Islam Today by Irshad Manji (Mainstream Publishing). Also try Brick Lane by Monica Ali (a novel set in London's largely Bangladeshi area.)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28321828.post-38065616069291564712007-03-27T17:49:00.000+02:002007-03-27T17:49:00.000+02:00twas meant in no inflammatory way whatsoever. humb...twas meant in no inflammatory way whatsoever. humblest apologies.The xGWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03603348383877866527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28321828.post-181729607893006022007-03-27T17:09:00.000+02:002007-03-27T17:09:00.000+02:00Champs, maybe if you wear a burqa no-one will reco...Champs, maybe if you wear a burqa no-one will recognise you. See, it has its benefits.Revolving Credithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15574797355925391736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28321828.post-68726436925139618232007-03-27T16:42:00.000+02:002007-03-27T16:42:00.000+02:00'Ey ey ey. Careful where both Yours Truly & Rev pu...'Ey ey ey. Careful where both Yours Truly & Rev put those comments! I am already in enough trouble from the post. I don't want to have added anger thanks to my dodgy commentators.Champagne Heathenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09540128789208726965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28321828.post-16945732296713191062007-03-27T16:04:00.000+02:002007-03-27T16:04:00.000+02:00'The Caged Virgin' sounds like a strip club, maybe...'The Caged Virgin' sounds like a strip club, maybe thats why they're trying to stone her???Revolving Credithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15574797355925391736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28321828.post-49307844311778026612007-03-27T15:45:00.000+02:002007-03-27T15:45:00.000+02:00as long as you hold off on any cartoons you should...as long as you hold off on any cartoons you should be ok ;)The xGWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03603348383877866527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28321828.post-38057254254383603712007-03-27T15:05:00.000+02:002007-03-27T15:05:00.000+02:00Jamaloni - this body needs to be put in its place!...Jamaloni - this body needs to be put in its place! <BR/><BR/>I have wondered if the closing in, and trend of fundamentalism & "localism" is not an initial involuntary reaction to the globalising of the world. Like when we get to know people - we open ourselves up, draw back when you get closer, observe, open up & continue at baby steps. <BR/><BR/>Chews - And they kill YOU for making them out like angry violent irrational people! Good Luck to you too then!<BR/><BR/>Trigger - thank you for the update! Fascinating to hear about. She is def. a woman I am hoping to keep learning about & watching - even in a transparent burqa!<BR/><BR/>DaveRich - Oooo, maybe don't say tequila today! Ouch.Champagne Heathenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09540128789208726965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28321828.post-47731520235054893752007-03-27T13:26:00.000+02:002007-03-27T13:26:00.000+02:00Okay Champs... Its not long to go before you can h...Okay Champs... Its not long to go before you can have tequila again. Hang in there and soon the cactus juice will work its wonders through your system again.DaveRichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12253985803440492071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28321828.post-37821011115379122192007-03-27T12:56:00.000+02:002007-03-27T12:56:00.000+02:00Hirsi Ali has actually had to move to America beca...Hirsi Ali has actually had to move to America because of some immigration scandal in the Netherlands, about how she lied to get into the country. The Theo van Gogh murder fascinated - I haven't seen their movie, but i believe she wears a transparent burqa in it :PTriggermaphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15751026155280594777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28321828.post-25061800219704365462007-03-27T12:05:00.000+02:002007-03-27T12:05:00.000+02:00Ooooh watch out girl. You picked on the islam. The...Ooooh watch out girl. You picked on the islam. They'll kill you. Those phukers don't mess around. Rather pick on christianity. They let anything slide.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28321828.post-82296237095550289062007-03-27T11:34:00.000+02:002007-03-27T11:34:00.000+02:00Your poor body.LOL.I wrote a post today about how ...Your poor body.<BR/>LOL.<BR/>I wrote a post today about how it feels as though the world is becoming more isolated rather than more open as our experiences online would suggest. People's beliefs about the "other" are simply too strong, to limiting to allow for us to truly be open and free...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com