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Er, I'm a bit more scared about what China's government might get up to in the next 20 or so years. Iran is not much of a threat. They are doing some grandstanding to protect their intrests.
About the Koran being passed down through stories before it was written down, well, do you know that the bible was only written after the death of their... holy person? Most Christians don't care about the fact that the bible has been through dozens of revisions, and many of them turn to thier holy book for most troubles.
One thing you have to understand, is they are just like us. I know you have read or heard those words before, and they probably won't mean much to you. But I met a man today, from Afghanistan. He served as a 'copter pilot in the Russian army, before coming to Canada. He knew very little English, and his accent was strong. I don't think I could have handled myself a fifth as good as he did. He made conversation, was interested in my work. He had depth, and he was interesting. I didn't get to talk to him for long, but I wish I could have. This sounds chauchy, but I could almost consider the man to be a role model.
You shouldn't generalize. I know I have, and I know I will. But still, it shouldn't be done. And today, I think I know why it shouldn't be done.
About the Koran being passed down through stories before it was written down, well, do you know that the bible was only written after the death of their... holy person? Most Christians don't care about the fact that the bible has been through dozens of revisions, and many of them turn to thier holy book for most troubles.
One thing you have to understand, is they are just like us. I know you have read or heard those words before, and they probably won't mean much to you. But I met a man today, from Afghanistan. He served as a 'copter pilot in the Russian army, before coming to Canada. He knew very little English, and his accent was strong. I don't think I could have handled myself a fifth as good as he did. He made conversation, was interested in my work. He had depth, and he was interesting. I didn't get to talk to him for long, but I wish I could have. This sounds chauchy, but I could almost consider the man to be a role model.
You shouldn't generalize. I know I have, and I know I will. But still, it shouldn't be done. And today, I think I know why it shouldn't be done.
