I live in Morocco, and here you can't even go in the mosques unless you're a Muslim. Except the big one. And even then, only at designated visiting hours.
Mate, I'm Muslim and I don't like the atmosphere in these places. It's not because you're a non Muslim that they seem to come across to you that way. The people that frequent and run these places are usually narrow minded dullards. They have self pious attitudes and are generally up there own arses and quick to criticise. They see religion as the defining factor in everything and so see themselves as superior for no other reason than that they are religious.I am Asian.
Despite being a complete atheist, i have visited hindu temples, Sikh guru dwaras, Buddhist shrines, and i often visit churches in any European town i visit, to enjoy the architectures, stained glass and other art, etc.
Never ever have I seen such a weirdly scary, almost hive-mind like atmosphere. Could be just me, but i had honestly gone with an open mind to just enjoy sone food.
The interview I heard didn't make it clear. He suggested that when it was clear that it was a terrorist incident, the response time was 10 minutes, but that it was initially reported as a traffic accident.Police on the scene IMMEDIATELY according to the top cop who gave the press statement. They were in the area already.
The next group turned up 10mins later. Quite frankly it's worrying that ppl on the ground there are spreading lies saying they didn't show for 45mins to an hour
Any different to walking into a pub in North Wales?I have been to either this one or another nearby. The idea was to have some food, heard they had some interesting offers that were open to the public.
As a nonwhite immigrant i have been to churches, football matches, sunday fairs (often 99% of atttendees being white) and have always felt welcome.
This was the only occasion in Britain i felt intimidated and unwelcome.
And there was no question of bringing along the two women in our friends group (one white, one Indian). As far As i recall, this was many years back, they were either forbidden or required to "cover up" - the response from both ladies was obvious.
I was a student.Were yer wearing one of Mario's chicken hats at the time?
A bit like most religions tbf mate, I don't believe in any of that nonsense if you do that's your right.Mate, I'm Muslim and I don't like the atmosphere in these places. It's not because you're a non Muslim that they seem to come across to you that way. The people that frequent and run these places are usually narrow minded dullards. They have self pious attitudes and are generally up there own arses and quick to criticise. They see religion as the defining factor in everything and so see themselves as superior for no other reason than that they are religious.
I don't like their attitudes so I don't go anymore. As a Muslim I am sorry you had this experience in a Muslim place of worship, but I'm not surprised.
What i find really depressing is that a significant number of westernised muslim classmates, friends or colleagues i have who are educated professionals, are let down so badly by the press and politicians. They are basically left to fend fir themselves against tremendous social pressures from Orthodox elements.Mate, I'm Muslim and I don't like the atmosphere in these places. It's not because you're a non Muslim that they seem to come across to you that way. The people that frequent and run these places are usually narrow minded dullards. They have self pious attitudes and are generally up there own arses and quick to criticise. They see religion as the defining factor in everything and so see themselves as superior for no other reason than that they are religious.
I don't like their attitudes so I don't go anymore. As a Muslim I am sorry you had this experience in a Muslim place of worship, but I'm not surprised.
I live in North Wales now and in a previous life worked on Anglesey for 5 years in the RAF... I get where you are coming fromAny different to walking into a pub in North Wales?