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Old 04-13-2009, 02:37 PM   #6 (permalink)
Angela Leeds
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Originally Posted by lemuria View Post
OK... I've had enough with being surrounded by religious bozos! I can't do this, I can't do that, I can't even quit my own religion, for heaven's sake! Or else I'll lose my head. Literally.
You need to do this and do that, because you are in this religion. "wait! I wanna quit!". No you can't, you are destined by God to be in this religion.
"Oh yeah?! Well, God made me an atheist! Who are YOU to question His wisdom?"

So, my main problem is the lack of freedom... secular freedom. I can't even show some of my books to my friends (I've been hiding my "the God's Delusion" for months now)

America seem to be a Christian country though... I dunno how Steve survived. Probably depending on the state your living.
I've read from a book in my local library that Japan residents have a loose view toward regions... e.g. they'll practice some Shinto, Buddhists, and even celebrate Christmas. I don't know if these are true... haven't been there.

My target for now is Japan, though it's still extremely vague. I look like your typical far eastern guy. But, I'll accept any country that bring me freedom... even if I need to face the culture shock! And the costs... and the lack of cute far eastern girls ...
Oh, I'm from Malaysia... Sure the Sharia isn't strong here, but who knows...
And... please note that I can't speak English fluently! At least, not as fluent as my Chinese.
Japan has a culture that requires more uniform conformity than the US. You could happily live an atheist's life in the US...provided you believe in your beliefs and choose to surround yourself with people supporting who you are as a person.

Course, you could come here and surround yourself with religious bozos... they exist everywhere on the planet.
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