We disagree with Shia interpretations and back our disagreements with evidence. We are scholars in the religion of Islam, Shia are just wrong in some things. There isn't a question about it.
That's exactly the reason that religion has divided you arabs. How do you know you are right and they are simply wrong?
Most people aren't Shia in Syria either. I think it's a time for change in our region. We've had secular law and nationalism for decades now. It doesn't get us anywhere. I support people inspired by God. Problem with Shia and Christians is they're more attached to popular culture. We don't something like there is in Lebanon. That's simply wrong, we believe in God and want to be guided by him. Minorities should respect the law, if they have a huge problem with it. I'm sorry, we don't care anymore.
And that's why they would side against you, so do not be surprised about their position.
They want us to follow pseudo-religion and eliminate it from life. This region has always been moderate and secular.
buddy, Are you sure that you are talking about middle-east?!!!
We used to all be secular people before Israel was created, only in recent times has been there such a influx of Jihadists. I want to make it clear that we're in a struggle. And we want to get out of it. It will cost a lot of blood. And most Christians and Shia are afraid of war. It's better for all people to realize that the Middle East isn't the right place for you at this moment.
Again, why do you think that they should give up their belongings in favor of your opinions? Dude, your thoughts are not peaceful and cannot be implemented, since it has a lot of opponents who will be forced to oppose you. As a result, the conflict in your region will never finishes.
You make judgements on recent times, so called 'Islamists' who don't know how to lead and are hypocritical and corrupt. Everything will be implemented slowly.
these systems are inherently making people to be so, if you have not noticed it yet
I don't know why they believe this. Based on Saddam era? Saddam targeted all kinds of people with the exception of Christians. He killed one of my favorite Islamic scholars son. He was an extreme baathist similar to Assad. There's a difference between dictatorial regimes and pious Muslims/normal Syrian people. Of course, the support for Assad hasn't helped either. Unfortunately, there is much tension now and people are getting tired of it. The Shia people need to pay attention and make difficult choices. This won't be successful for them forever. Eventually the opposition will come on top, the consequences might be bad for the Shia. I recommend that they think carefully. A opposition victory should happen and the larger rebel movements should take control of Shia areas and not any AQ affiliated groups. If that can't happen then they should seek refuge in Lebanon or Turkey.
Dude, you are using vague words. pious muslims? is it what should guarantee freedom and prosperity of people?
What aren't Islamic chants? We know our religion. It's not a cultural thing, you guys are confused if you see us a sect. We follow what the Prophet(SAW) told us to follow and we are in the right. Groups as I addressed above.
This is the problem, we have differences because you guys don't prefer Islamic foundations. And yet preach to us that you're the true followers of God. I'm saying it again, we side with God. We will cater in anybody else who does. Syria is majority Sunni. So they prefer their way of life just as Shia in Iran prefer theirs.
If they're afraid, what they're banking on currently will be a lot worse. We need to start having dialogue about this soon as two communities. So we can understand each other.
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This is what I'm talking about. If this mentality persists we can't expect anything good to come out of it.
Dude, you should not be so arrogant, and assume that you are right, and others are wrong, and they should follow you. that's the essence of your comment. Obviously, the other side, sees themselves right as well, and they will try to do the same to you. with this mentality, your conflicts would not have an end. I can guarantee it for you, and local and international powers would take advantage of your bloods to the end of the world. BTW, secularism, and democracy are not solely western concepts. They are concepts that can be applied for all people, like the physics laws. The point is that western people found this concepts and implemented it sooner, and reached to prosperity, while we , in the middle east, and in the 21st century are still engaged in these non-sense internal fights and killing each other.