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> But that's the whole problem: they shouldn't have to hide it in the first place. In Rome do as the Romans do. Cultural norms differ by countries and should b
by gwervc 3y ago
> But that's the whole problem: they shouldn't have to hide it in the first place.
In Rome do as the Romans do. Cultural norms differ by countries and should be respected.
Also this kind of indignation is very selective, I've never read a software fundation complaining about it being unsafe to travel as a christian in Marocco (where owing a bible is forbidden by law) for example.
- LightHugger 3y agoBased on limited research, owning and selling bibles is allowed there but missionary work is not allowed.
- Tao3300 3y agoHow many pounds of Bible do I have to have on me for it to count as intent to evangelize?
- Xeamek 3y ago>In Rome do as the Romans do. Cultural norms differ by countries and should be respected. Only to a degree where those cultural norms are acceptable.
- ExoticPearTree 3y agoThen don't go if you feel like the norms are not acceptable to you. In this day and age is not that hard do do a little research before going to a place you've never been before.
- viraptor 3y ago> where owing a bible is forbidden by law That's not a great comparison. You can choose if you bring a Bible with you or not - this seems like a law about Bibles, not about being a Christian. You can't choose to not be gay/trans for some time - even if you hide it, the relevant records may be public and easy to find if some law enforcement.
- OfSanguineFire 3y agoOwning a Bible is not forbidden by law in Morocco. (If there is legislation, you are misinterpreting its scope and intent.) Morocco has its own Roman Catholic jurisdiction[0]. There are even Roman Catholic monasteries/convents in the country that do philanthropic work with rural communities, on the condition that they don’t try to openly convert locals, and of course they all possess Bibles and liturgical books for their services. This is something that even tourists are often aware of, because in Tangier the Anglican parish[1] is a popular tourist attraction. The Agadir Roman Catholic parish is attended by also some of the loads of German/French/Italian pensioners who spend winters there. [0] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catholic_Church_in_Morocco https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catholic_Church_in_Morocco [1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St_Andrew's_Church%2C_Tangier https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St_Andrew's_Church%2C_Tangier