Thanks Christine!

Submitted by Isis (Australia), May 10, 2008 at 08:31

Like you, I experience the middle eastern culture often - I am returning to Egypt for my 10th trip next week ...

As far as I can see, especially in Egypt, religion is not a problem as long as you have one. Although the Government is Islam rule, over the past 5 years great inroads have been made in equalising marriage and divorce contracts so that the women have a greater say in both. I have also been fortunate to experience the softer side of Islam and although I can't agree with women covering up and the huband being the dominant partner in the marriage (this is actually noted in the marriage contact whether it be the wife or the husband to be the dominant parter so the option is there for women to exercise this right) I must respect their laws and beliefs when I am there as much as they must respect mine. This is why I do not cover up and never will.

Straight_Talk_Luigi is delusional - he now claims that I am a Muslim because I understand their religion more than he ever will. I have never had a problem in Egypt and without exception have found the people to be warm and friendly with a fabulous sense of humour. It saddens me to read some of the misinformed and hate fuelled remarks on this forum and what is worse is that ignorant people read them and take them on board. Also, I cannot understand this perception that all middle eastern males are scammers - it is beyond me! I can sense frm your posts that you are a happy person and that you thoroughly enjoy your visits to Morocco - continue to do so and relish every moment that you spend with your man, Best wishes to you both!

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