R0bert,
I would think Scout would place Buddahism and Hinduism above Judaism, Christianity and Muslism beliefs. Time is not relative to ideas as we still teach mathmatical formulae and ethics from ancient Greece, no better revelations on those ideas. Because ideas are ancient does not discredit their verasity which she tries to imply.

snout,
Girl in hijab, in mixed company at local pool. Most definately integrated. But if she were my daughter, I would prefer her to be a tad more refined in speech

Banjo,

Me too, but I have to admit I pissed myself (not literally - I was standing in the pool at the time, and I'm worried about that dye they put in the water).

Point is, we sometimes get a bit paranoid about cultural difference and cultural mixing. Like Scout says, it keeps life interesting and helps us stay creative.

Philo you had the complete and utter gall to state:

"I would think Scout would place Buddahism and Hinduism above Judaism, Christianity and Muslism beliefs."

Once again you presume too much!

I find there is a lot to be gained from any and all ideologies and just as much to be avoided. You are trying again, most feebly, to claim what my POV is. How dare you!

All you have achieved is to display the narrow perspective of your own small mind.

What have I said about presuming to judge Philo? If there is anything in your ancient little book about presuming to judge others, then I humbly suggest you go and have a good read.

The rest of us will continue to exchange ideas and information - which is what the ancient idea of a forum is all about. Thus we will continue to grow as human beings, sadly leaving you behind to stagnate in your little pit of judgement and ignorance.

Besides Islam which other religion in Australia sells 'The Protocols Of The Elders Of Zion' in their religious bookstores?

snout,
Yes there are some who get a bit paranoid about cultural matters. The same as some get paranoid about a host of other matters, such as the enviroment, trees, road safety, education,etc. etc.

However there is enough evidence over a long period for rational persons to come to the conclusion that there is a social problem with some Muslims not integrating. We seem to have a particular problem with male Muslims that is cultural.

I wonder if we are partly responsible for this, in that we have not given all prospective migrants adequate information about our culture and what they can expect in our society. If, for the last 30 years, we have simply told them we are multicultural and we accept all cultures we have a problem. Because it is not entirely true. There are many aspects of other cultures that we do not permit, either legally or socially.

I can understand migrants feeling deceived on finding out what is acceptable and what is not, if we have not adequately informed them beforehand. To immigrate is a huge step for a family and many may not have the means to do it all again, to another location.

I have endeavoured to find out exactly what info is given to prospective migrants but DIMA won't tell me, sayung they are not permitted to give out such info. Therfore if anyone can give first hand information as to what they were told about us before immigrating, would be most helpfull.

We all want to live in a society without conflict and to do so. when probelems arise, they must be addressed. Ignoring issuses only makes them worse.