Egypt - Again

Submitted by Kelly (Egypt), Jan 28, 2008 at 03:33

Egypt being a predominantly muslim country has a low crime rate, as its is a much bigger punishment when they die (according to the Koran) so many fear the consequences. Also with police as forceful as they are here, many dont want to go to the dirty prisons here. Im interested to know if you have actually lived in Egypt? and experience what you talk about?

I've lived here for a while now, and i'm sure if its as bad as you say it is i would of noticed something by now?

You tell me not to use my personal to assess the whole of egypt, so maybe you should do the same? before being so harsh about what you say.

Have you ever spoken to a Christian from Egypt? i have, and its them who i believe, not you im afraid. If you understand the koran, you would know that islam forbids conversion by force. Saudi Arabia doesnt force people to convert, but simply doesnt allow any other religion in the country, so if you want to be christian, leave the country. And if you had a lot of experience of Egypt you would know that most of the people who try to force conversion is the christians. They are always preaching to muslim people, wo simply agree and say, that they have christianity in their koran, but they also believe in the prophet Mohammed.

And you obviously chose the wrong people to chat to online. There are lots of genuine people out there, but there are more who are just looking for a way out of the country. But Egyptians can get visa papers without marriage, they just need to prove they have money in the bank. Also There are 2 types of marriage in egypt. An islamic marriage and a true government marriage. If you have an islamic wedding certificate, like many used in sharm el sheikh, there is no divorce needed, simply say 'i divorce you' 3 times and tear the paper up, thats it! you divorced! then theres the government marriage, in which case you would have to go and settle the divorce like any other country.

Im not trying to sound rude to you, but i'm interested to know why you dislike Egypt so much? I know so many people here who live happily married to egyptian muslim men. Christian Men also who are married to foreigners.

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