Thread: Swiss Ban Building of New Minarets

Originally Posted by Milkman

Originally Posted by shunpike

Originally Posted by Marmite the Dog

It's what the majority want, so fair enough.

At various times in our history majorities have approved of slavery and genocide, were against one man-one-vote, were both for and against communism and capitalism, and cheered on the Bay City Rollers. Majority does not always give legitimacy.

If someone wants to build a church spire, who am I to tell them not to? Why should architecture be banned?

That all depends on how you look at it.

It's about perception.

When I see a Minaret, I see intolerance. I see narrow-mindedness.

I don't like Churches, Synogogues, or Hindu temples, either. Add the Mormon Temples, too.

The same applies to Islam.

And also...try to build a church in Saudi Arabia, Iraq, or Iran, Pakistan, or Afghanistan, or even Indonesia - and see what happens.

All religions are exclusive, and not inclusive. Their symbols - I don't want to see.

In public, I should not have to see them.

Well said Milk.