FabSwingers.com forum: Fasting for Ramadan

By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Out of interest, is anyone fasting for Ramadan this year? Starts in few days.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Not personally, but the kids I teach will be - I'll be changing my homework policy during Ramadan.

I have in the past kept a few Rosa (fasts) and have to say I found them exceptionally hard.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Not personally, but the kids I teach will be - I'll be changing my homework policy during Ramadan.

I have in the past kept a few Rosa (fasts) and have to say I found them exceptionally hard. "

Yeah the heat now is going to make things bit harder to with no drinking. But hey ho, only for month. I miss the gym more then anything else during fasting and hate losing too much weight. Must be really hard hard for kids at school to do it

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Too not to lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Not personally, but the kids I teach will be - I'll be changing my homework policy during Ramadan.

I have in the past kept a few Rosa (fasts) and have to say I found them exceptionally hard.

They've got 9 days of school. The majority of mine are continuing their tuition lessons through Ramadan. The rosa are so long this year. But at least there's Eid to look forward to!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I read it wrong and saw fisting for ramadam im all for that

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By *wingerdelightCouple
over a year ago

eastliegh

not religious here so no

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"not religious here so no

I chose to do a rosa so I could experience what the kids were going through - it wasn't for any religious reasons. I'm really glad I did, but I couldn't do 29/30 of them

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By *ondcpl4meetCouple
over a year ago

North of the river

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By *wingerdelightCouple
over a year ago

eastliegh

"not religious here so no

I chose to do a rosa so I could experience what the kids were going through - it wasn't for any religious reasons. I'm really glad I did, but I couldn't do 29/30 of them"

thats understanderble admire your dedication to your job

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Do u not think the point of ramadan goes out the window when the sunsets? The muslims have a huge banquet, samosas biryanis curries kebabs sweets, they feast like they eat like they have never seen food before....a light meal maybe so a person feels what its like to live impoverished. plus the muslims at work act like the whole world is about to end during ramadan, oh im soo weak, oh im tired etc etc get over it, fasting is easy!

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By *wingerdelightCouple
over a year ago

eastliegh

"Do u not think the point of ramadan goes out the window when the sunsets? The muslims have a huge banquet, samosas biryanis curries kebabs sweets, they feast like they eat like they have never seen food before....a light meal maybe so a person feels what its like to live impoverished. plus the muslims at work act like the whole world is about to end during ramadan, oh im soo weak, oh im tired etc etc get over it, fasting is easy!"

i didnt know that they eat after dark

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"i didnt know that they eat after dark"

I believe they're not allowed to consume either food nor water during daylight hours, but I'm not sure of the specifics, Personally I've found that whilst fasting for diet purposes can be intense and difficult, nothing shifts fat faster.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

i didnt know that they eat after dark"

Yep they eat twice a day....a meal for breakfast and one when the sun sets....easy as fuck if u ask me.....ok it may be difficult not eat during daylight hours but when the sun sets they eat and eat and eat....all food seems to be sold out most of the time during ramadan so all this no eating mullarky is bollocks

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By *wingerdelightCouple
over a year ago

eastliegh

"i didnt know that they eat after dark

sounds like my normal work day then

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"i didnt know that they eat after dark

sounds like my normal work day then"

Exactly, same here

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"not religious here so no

I chose to do a rosa so I could experience what the kids were going through - it wasn't for any religious reasons. I'm really glad I did, but I couldn't do 29/30 of them

thats understanderble admire your dedication to your job"

I decided that it would be useful to understand, but also it shows the kids that I am respectful and I can show empathy, two important things in life that they need to learn too.

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By *wingerdelightCouple
over a year ago

eastliegh

"not religious here so no

I chose to do a rosa so I could experience what the kids were going through - it wasn't for any religious reasons. I'm really glad I did, but I couldn't do 29/30 of them

thats understanderble admire your dedication to your job

I decided that it would be useful to understand, but also it shows the kids that I am respectful and I can show empathy, two important things in life that they need to learn too. "

very true, shame there arent a few more like you

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

i didnt know that they eat after dark

I find your attitude quite harsh if I'm honest. Rosa will start at 3am and finish at 9.30 ish pm throughout Ramadan. Could you go that long without food and water? When I did one it was from 5am to 7pm and by 3pm I had a horrific headache and felt really weak. I honestly think a little respect goes a long way and remembering that people's religion is important to them.

Ruby

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

i didnt know that they eat after dark

Ruby"

I wouldnt say its harsh, its just opinion, do u think about the muslims in india n pakistan etc that fast during intense heat n have fuck all money to buy food for after sunset??? Think about that during your next feast after sunset

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By *wingerdelightCouple
over a year ago

eastliegh

the problem is that in this country a few bad apples have ruined the perception of the many when it comes to muslins, however i could and often do go without food in those hours, water however is a different matter, personaly i respect anyones right to religion, its only when its used to hurt others i have a problem, and i think its great that you are trying to walk a mile in thier shoes, hats off to you

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

i didnt know that they eat after dark

Ruby

I am not Muslim and do not keep Rosa throughout Ramadan. I do, however, have respect. I do think about people in other countries and have experience of working with people who don't have a lot. The Rosa in Pakistan and other countries must be very challenging as must not being able to afford to have a large feast after sunset. I am not without knowledge of other countries and their difficulties.

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By *wingerdelightCouple
over a year ago

eastliegh

i didnt know that they eat after dark

Ruby

if they want to fast, in any way shape or form, how does it affect you, if not then move on and worry about other things

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By *issHottieBottieWoman
over a year ago

Kent

I have a few Muslim friends in this country and none of them go crazy eating a lot after the sunsets.

Full respect from me to anyone who can go 18 hours without a drink in this heat! I do fast myself now and then for detox/diet purposes but I can still drink water.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Not personally, but the kids I teach will be - I'll be changing my homework policy during Ramadan.

I have in the past kept a few Rosa (fasts) and have to say I found them exceptionally hard. "

What age are the kids as i do not believe kids of any age should have to or be expected to starve as its risky.

My grandkids are raised as muslim and go to catholic schools as mixed race and when the time comes they can make informed choice whether to follow any religion they choose but until adults will not be fasting.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I am a Muslim and certainly not looking forward to fasting.

It's not so much the food it's the lack of fluids.

In my town, fasting starts from 01.24 to 21.44

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Not personally, but the kids I teach will be - I'll be changing my homework policy during Ramadan.

I have in the past kept a few Rosa (fasts) and have to say I found them exceptionally hard.

What age are the kids as i do not believe kids of any age should have to or be expected to starve as its risky.

I believe the teaching in the Qu'ran says 12 - but quite a few of the parents' have said that its too long for the kids and that they won't be doing them. Some of my younger ones want to keep the weekend ones.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

What happens is that you fat during day for a month. You do this to put yourself in the shoes of the poor. Then each sun set you have big feast and leftovers are shared amongst the poor. In countries such ad England, obviously it cant work like that. So instead, at the end of the month you send money to be shared amongst poor instead. Its not particularly hard. Once you do a few, you get use to it. Anyways, hope everyone has good ramadan lol. Enjoy

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Fast not fat lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I am a Muslim and certainly not looking forward to fasting.

It's not so much the food it's the lack of fluids.

In my town, fasting starts from 01.24 to 21.44"

Wow that's early - I've just asked the kids here and they're starting between 2 and 3am. Very long fasts.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I am a Muslim and certainly not looking forward to fasting.

It's not so much the food it's the lack of fluids.

In my town, fasting starts from 01.24 to 21.44

Wow that's early - I've just asked the kids here and they're starting between 2 and 3am. Very long fasts."

My understanding is different towns have differing start times, the reasoning behind it I haven't got a clue.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I am a Muslim and certainly not looking forward to fasting.

It's not so much the food it's the lack of fluids.

In my town, fasting starts from 01.24 to 21.44

Wow that's early - I've just asked the kids here and they're starting between 2 and 3am. Very long fasts.

My understanding is different towns have differing start times, the reasoning behind it I haven't got a clue. "

It is to do with the time of sun rising and setting

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Not personally, but the kids I teach will be - I'll be changing my homework policy during Ramadan.

I have in the past kept a few Rosa (fasts) and have to say I found them exceptionally hard.

What age are the kids as i do not believe kids of any age should have to or be expected to starve as its risky.

Twelve year old is way too young its form of child abuse. If it was done anyother way than in name of religion it woild not be tolerated.

The human body is not fully developed at that age and health risks are greater than for adults.

Parental instinct should always override anything else.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Not personally, but the kids I teach will be - I'll be changing my homework policy during Ramadan.

I have in the past kept a few Rosa (fasts) and have to say I found them exceptionally hard.

What age are the kids as i do not believe kids of any age should have to or be expected to starve as its risky.

Twelve year old is way too young its form of child abuse. If it was done anyother way than in name of religion it woild not be tolerated.

The human body is not fully developed at that age and health risks are greater than for adults.

Parental instinct should always override anything else."

Yeah agree its too young. I didnt do it at that age. I think early teens just keep one or two per month. Or they give it a go but eat before end of day. Its not strict on youngsters

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By *ove bi guysWoman
over a year ago

Birmingham

Hats off to those guys n gals doing Ramadan.

Its a very tough, especially when you can't drink as well. Your sleep pattern is disturbed, waiting up late in the evening and rising early to pray and eat before the days fast.

This and trying to function at work as well ... I certainly couldn't do it.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Errrrrrrrm I haven't read the whole thread but .......... what if you're a Muslim living north of the Arctic Circle - where the sun never sets at this time of year?

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Errrrrrrrm I haven't read the whole thread but .......... what if you're a Muslim living north of the Arctic Circle - where the sun never sets at this time of year?

Ah ha lol good question

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

I'm guessing when you have fasted in the past you have been able to drink. That would be the hardest part. Not taking any fluids on at all until after dark.

Plus when ever I have fasted (remember the sponsored 24 hour fasts?) they were only for a short period.

Their sleep pattern is disturbed because of the early breakfasts and late dinners so it is more intrusive than your ordinary fast to be honest.

And so what if they eat well after dark? Are you jealous or something? Do you go Round getting all pussy when people have bug Christmas dinners as well, demanding that they think of the poor in other countries?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Not personally, but the kids I teach will be - I'll be changing my homework policy during Ramadan.

I have in the past kept a few Rosa (fasts) and have to say I found them exceptionally hard.

What age are the kids as i do not believe kids of any age should have to or be expected to starve as its risky.

Twelve year old is way too young its form of child abuse. If it was done anyother way than in name of religion it woild not be tolerated.

The human body is not fully developed at that age and health risks are greater than for adults.

Parental instinct should always override anything else.

Yeah agree its too young. I didnt do it at that age. I think early teens just keep one or two per month. Or they give it a go but eat before end of day. Its not strict on youngsters "

I've an 11 year old that will be keeping them all and has kept a few on her mother's insistence.

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By *ove bi guysWoman
over a year ago

Birmingham

"Errrrrrrrm I haven't read the whole thread but .......... what if you're a Muslim living north of the Arctic Circle - where the sun never sets at this time of year?

The open and close of fasts would be set according to mecca believe

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

But what about the poor Muslim Eskimos?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I read it wrong and saw fisting for ramadam im all for that "

Glad im not the only one who read that wrong

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Not personally, but the kids I teach will be - I'll be changing my homework policy during Ramadan.

I have in the past kept a few Rosa (fasts) and have to say I found them exceptionally hard.

What age are the kids as i do not believe kids of any age should have to or be expected to starve as its risky.

Twelve year old is way too young its form of child abuse. If it was done anyother way than in name of religion it woild not be tolerated.

The human body is not fully developed at that age and health risks are greater than for adults.

Parental instinct should always override anything else.

Yeah agree its too young. I didnt do it at that age. I think early teens just keep one or two per month. Or they give it a go but eat before end of day. Its not strict on youngsters

I've an 11 year old that will be keeping them all and has kept a few on her mother's insistence."

If the mother is insisting on her child starving for sake of what is no more than a belief is frankly appalling what about maternal instinct.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Not personally, but the kids I teach will be - I'll be changing my homework policy during Ramadan.

I have in the past kept a few Rosa (fasts) and have to say I found them exceptionally hard.

What age are the kids as i do not believe kids of any age should have to or be expected to starve as its risky.

Twelve year old is way too young its form of child abuse. If it was done anyother way than in name of religion it woild not be tolerated.

The human body is not fully developed at that age and health risks are greater than for adults.

Parental instinct should always override anything else.

Yeah agree its too young. I didnt do it at that age. I think early teens just keep one or two per month. Or they give it a go but eat before end of day. Its not strict on youngsters

I've an 11 year old that will be keeping them all and has kept a few on her mother's insistence.

If the mother is insisting on her child starving for sake of what is no more than a belief is frankly appalling what about maternal instinct.

I asked a neighbours who was 13 how many he kept ladt year. He said 'all of them' I said 'are you sureee' he looked at the ground and said 'yes'. He hadnt kept any. Kids say they keep loads when they dont. No way will a mum force 11 year old to do it

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

i didnt know that they eat after dark

Ruby

if they want to fast, in any way shape or form, how does it affect you, if not then move on and worry about other things"

it does affect me when the muslims at work make a big issue out of fasting such as complaining about tiredness and hunger daily for a whole month...why do they have to make it known to everyone?? they should get on with it, if they wanna complain then dont fast, simple!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

i didnt know that they eat after dark

Ruby

if they want to fast, in any way shape or form, how does it affect you, if not then move on and worry about other things

Probably the same reason people moan about having a cold, or being in pain. I honestly find your attitude quite uncomfortable to read to be honest. I'm sure you never moan about anything.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

i didnt know that they eat after dark

Ruby

if they want to fast, in any way shape or form, how does it affect you, if not then move on and worry about other things

Probably the same reason people moan about having a cold, or being in pain. I honestly find your attitude quite uncomfortable to read to be honest. I'm sure you never moan about anything. "

He is moaning about people who moan when fasting lol.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

i didnt know that they eat after dark

Ruby

if they want to fast, in any way shape or form, how does it affect you, if not then move on and worry about other things

Probably the same reason people moan about having a cold, or being in pain. I honestly find your attitude quite uncomfortable to read to be honest. I'm sure you never moan about anything.

He is moaning about people who moan when fasting lol.

My point exactly!

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By *atisfy janeWoman
over a year ago

Torquay

I don't know why people can't just show a little respect for the religious convictions of others, they are not trying to convert anyone to their religion or their ways, they are just exercising their right to follow their Muslim faith.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I don't know why people can't just show a little respect for the religious convictions of others, they are not trying to convert anyone to their religion or their ways, they are just exercising their right to follow their Muslim faith.

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By *B9 QueenWoman
over a year ago

Over the rainbow, under the bridge

i didnt know that they eat after dark

No one has ever claimed that Ramadan meant no eating at all.

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By *nnyMan
over a year ago

Glasgow

Conviction (and incarceration) is what many of them need.

While religious groups continue to use their 'faith' to justify crimes up to and including murder against those who do not share their views, there'll be no respect for them.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Conviction (and incarceration) is what many of them need.

While religious groups continue to use their 'faith' to justify crimes up to and including murder against those who do not share their views, there'll be no respect for them."

All I asked was if anyone was doing Ramadan. Do you really feel the need to make this into anti muslim thread again????

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By *atisfy janeWoman
over a year ago

Torquay

Conviction (and incarceration) is what many of them need.

While religious groups continue to use their 'faith' to justify crimes up to and including murder against those who do not share their views, there'll be no respect for them."

A religious 'group' doesn't speak for a whole religion, just about all religions have extremist factions.

My own father was mortally wounded by someone who would undoubtedly have been a Muslim....should I therefore have no respect for all Muslims?

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

Conviction (and incarceration) is what many of them need.

While religious groups continue to use their 'faith' to justify crimes up to and including murder against those who do not share their views, there'll be no respect for them."

If you believe that all terrorists represent the Muslim faith then surely you must believe that the KKK represent all Christians, yes? Or the IRA represent all Catholic or protestants (would help my point by knowing what religious groups claim to be from what faith but I hope you get my drift!

)

Sweeping statements about locking people up is discriminating against the large majority of good people

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By *issHottieBottieWoman
over a year ago

Kent

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

Conviction (and incarceration) is what many of them need.

While religious groups continue to use their 'faith' to justify crimes up to and including murder against those who do not share their views, there'll be no respect for them.

All I asked was if anyone was doing Ramadan. Do you really feel the need to make this into anti muslim thread again???? "

You're right actually. It's sad when some people can't respect others and have to be derogatory towards different faiths and cultures.

It good learning about the different festivals that other religions celebrate.

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By *issHottieBottieWoman
over a year ago

Kent

Conviction (and incarceration) is what many of them need.

While religious groups continue to use their 'faith' to justify crimes up to and including murder against those who do not share their views, there'll be no respect for them."

Everyone I know that is a Muslim (and there are a fair few) think the actions of these extremists are deplorable and go against everything that their religion stands for. The terrorists etc use their apparent religion to hide behind to commit terrible crimes and bear absolutely no resemblance to the vast majority of Muslims who follow their religion in their every day lives.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Surely this is not applicable to the British community

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By *atisfy janeWoman
over a year ago

Torquay

"Surely this is not applicable to the British community"

If you mean Ramadan....why wouldn't it?

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

"Surely this is not applicable to the British community"

Because no British people are Muslim

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By *nnyMan
over a year ago

Glasgow

Conviction (and incarceration) is what many of them need.

While religious groups continue to use their 'faith' to justify crimes up to and including murder against those who do not share their views, there'll be no respect for them.

All I asked was if anyone was doing Ramadan. Do you really feel the need to make this into anti muslim thread again???? "

I didn't mention Muslims or any other faith by name.

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By *teveanddebsCouple
over a year ago

Norwich

Why has what started as an interesting thread ended up as an argument?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

i didnt know that they eat after dark

Ruby"

Well said, I have a work colleague who is a Muslim and everyone is very respectful of his fast during Ramadan.

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

Conviction (and incarceration) is what many of them need.

While religious groups continue to use their 'faith' to justify crimes up to and including murder against those who do not share their views, there'll be no respect for them.

All I asked was if anyone was doing Ramadan. Do you really feel the need to make this into anti muslim thread again????

I didn't mention Muslims or any other faith by name. "

But the thread is about Ramadan and so about the Muslim faith. If your comment wasn't related to that faith you should have clarified your position.

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By *ezebelWoman
over a year ago

North of The Wall - youll need your vest

And Im leaving it there sorry.

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