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I just read that Shiite Muslims are not allowed to play Chess (USA Today). Please tell me why?

/shrug

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Originally posted by veager
I just read that Shiite Muslims are not allowed to play Chess (USA Today). Please tell me why?

/shrug
It involves free thought.

OK sorry, Mods!

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Originally posted by veager
I just read that Shiite Muslims are not allowed to play Chess (USA Today). Please tell me why?

/shrug
Long ago, before the Christian Fundamentalists completely hijacked the Debate Forum this not-very-true assertion was discussed there: http://www.timeforchess.com/board/showthread.php?threadid=19743. Feel free to revive it, if interested (and you shouldn't rely on USA Today for accurate information about Muslim countries or people).

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Originally posted by no1marauder
Long ago, before the Christian Fundamentalists completely hijacked the Debate Forum this not-very-true assertion was discussed there: http://www.timeforchess.com/board/showthread.php?threadid=19743. Feel free to revive it, if interested (and you shouldn't rely on USA Today for accurate information about Muslim countries or people).
Agreed, USA papers have you beleive that places like Iran are 3rd world countries were people do not have internet access, which is 110% false. Iran would be right up there with one of the richest nations in the world if it wasn't for economic sanctions because white America hates Persians.

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I'm white, American, and now I hate Persians. Glad to see there's always somebody out there to tell me who I hate.

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Originally posted by buddy2
I'm white, American, and now I hate Persians. Glad to see there's always somebody out there to tell me who I hate.
Persians, Siamese, etc. I hate all cats!

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Originally posted by no1marauder
Persians, Siamese, etc. I hate all cats!
They make me sneeze...

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Originally posted by Exiled
Agreed, USA papers have you beleive that places like Iran are 3rd world countries were people do not have internet access, which is 110% false. Iran would be right up there with one of the richest nations in the world if it wasn't for economic sanctions because white America hates Persians.
Since you are such an authority, please tell me who I hate.

I am a South African, male, white, in my 30's.


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Originally posted by no1marauder
Long ago, before the Christian Fundamentalists completely hijacked the Debate Forum this not-very-true assertion was discussed there: http://www.timeforchess.com/board/showthread.php?threadid=19743. Feel free to revive it, if interested (and you shouldn't rely on USA Today for accurate information about Muslim countries or people).
That isn't a fair statement at all. First off, the sanctions that were imposed date back to the US hostage situation, not because white American's hate Iran or persians. Infact, before the Islamic fundamentalists overthrew the previous ruler, US and Iran relations were great. The hostage situation in '79 threw it off...and now the fact that they claim to need nuclear power when they are sitting on top of plenty of oil doesn't help their situation.
The majority of Iran population is under 30 and would like better relations with the US AND separation of church and state. I wish their country the best.

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Originally posted by Newform8
That isn't a fair statement at all. First off, the sanctions that were imposed date back to the US hostage situation, not because white American's hate Iran or persians. Infact, before the Islamic fundamentalists overthrew the previous ruler, US and Iran relations were great. The hostage situation in '79 threw it off...and now the fact that they claim to ...[text shortened]... etter relations with the US AND separation of church and state. I wish their country the best.
What does the post you quoted have to do with sanctions or nuclear power?

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Originally posted by XanthosNZ
What does the post you quoted have to do with sanctions or nuclear power?
I think he meant to reply and quote mateulose's post, not mine. I'm not going to respond any further in the Chess Forum; if people want to discuss the issue post in the thread in the Debates Forum (or the God Forum as it is now called).

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Yeah I ment to reply to a different one. You're right though this is only a chess only discussion group. My bad.

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