melthebell Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 The thread title is very misleading. Wouldn't "London Met Uni considering not selling alcohol in some small selected areas" be more accurate? well done, thats the whole article and thread in a single nutshell, dont let it get in the way of certain islamophobes ranting tho Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anywebsite Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 Why do they have to have events with or without alcohol. One can attend an event that sells alcohol and not drink it, its not compulsory...There'll be many none Muslims drinking diet coke or red bull, why can't Muslims do the same? Have you ever been anywhere full of drunk students... sober? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conrod Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 They can indeed do the same, but there are people who don't drink (including those other than Muslims, incredible as it might seem) who would prefer to go to social events where alcohol isn't served. I think it's probably an attempt to make certain events and venues more attractive and appealing to Muslim students. I don't see anything controversial about that frankly. Indeed it strikes me as somewhat ironic that some of those expressing horror about this story are the very same people who accuse Muslims of being insular and isolated. It's a move designed to make it easier for Muslims to socialise with their non-Muslim fellow students. Perhaps, as we are (for now) a majority Christian nation, it would make sense for the Muslim minority to integrate by accepting and participating in functions according to our traditions, rather then the majority changing their ways and lifestyle to appease the minority. Or perhaps you suggest we help the isolated Muslims integrate by all becoming Muslim ourselves? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anywebsite Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 Perhaps, as we are (for now) a majority Christian nation, it would make sense for the Muslim minority to integrate by accepting and participating in functions according to our traditions, rather then the majority changing their ways and lifestyle to appease the minority. Or perhaps you suggest we help the isolated Muslims integrate by all becoming Muslim ourselves? They aren't stopping anybody drinking. Are you saying they should abandon their religion & start drinking because some other people like a drink? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melthebell Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 They aren't stopping anybody drinking. exactly its NOT a ban, its prolly not just for muslims its about creating a couple of none alcohol places, why shouldnt there be? its not my thing personally but........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halibut Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 Perhaps, as we are (for now) a majority Christian nation, it would make sense for the Muslim minority to integrate by accepting and participating in functions according to our traditions, rather then the majority changing their ways and lifestyle to appease the minority. I cerrainly think it eminently sensible for a University to try and cater for the needs of all of its study body rather adopt a one size fits all approach don't you? Inconvenence to people who choose to drink alcohol = almost none. Making various social events more welcoming to Muslim or other students who choose not to drink alcohol = quite possibly. Is anyone harmed by the decision? Not that I can see. Which traditions are you suggesting Muslims should take part in? Morris Dancing? Getting drunk on Friday nights? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lockjaw Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 This sort of thing will keep happening though, in places of education, work, retail, recreation etc., chipping away little by little until we have nothing left to live for. Believe me, life is not worth living in many countries in the world, and I don't want the UK to be one of them.! Here y'are. .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hots on Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 I think it's probably an attempt to make certain events and venues more attractive and appealing to Muslim students. I don't see anything controversial about that frankly. What about all the Chinese students? nothing specifically being done to make events and and venues attractive and appealing to them!! What a racist university! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Sidney Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 They can indeed do the same, but there are people who don't drink (including those other than Muslims, incredible as it might seem) who would prefer to go to social events where alcohol isn't served. I think it's probably an attempt to make certain events and venues more attractive and appealing to Muslim students. I don't see anything controversial about that frankly. Indeed it strikes me as somewhat ironic that some of those expressing horror about this story are the very same people who accuse Muslims of being insular and isolated. It's a move designed to make it easier for Muslims to socialise with their non-Muslim fellow students. But then that would exclude those who like to drink alcohol when socializing. Please say well they don't have to go then.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melthebell Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 What about all the Chinese students? nothing specifically being done to make events and and venues attractive and appealing to them!! What a racist university! theres a chinky downtroad? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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