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Post by Admin on Feb 3, 2014 17:48:15 GMT
I was considered rebellious by everyone except myself. In my mind, rebellion was a rejection of conformity and I badly wanted to confirm but couldn't. I realize now a rebel isn't a mindless being out to anger others, rather a being angered by others and seeking to improve the situation. So I agree, I'm rebellious but why? Is rebelliousness or the tendency to rebel part of someone's nature therefore they will always find a reason to rebel regardless of the environment? Or will various degrees or types of oppression cause anyone to rebel and therefore anyone is capable of drastic change? For example, is the increased radicalization of Islam going to alienate the masses and turn them against religion? Or is it going to rule them with an iron fist until a rebellious few bring change?
Samar
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Post by suha on Feb 3, 2014 20:07:07 GMT
That's an interesting topic ... i have never really thought of it ... do you have any sources that we can read?
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Post by Deema on Feb 3, 2014 21:28:07 GMT
Suha, it's interesting that you asked for sources. I appreciate your suggestion that you must know what you're talking about before talking about it. I'm no expert, but this is something I've thought about.
I personally think everyone has a rebel within, but the circumstances to unleash the rebellious character are drastically different. So in the case of the specific example provided by Samar I think both factors have to be in place for change to take place, so the rebels provide ideas and sacrifice their social standing just to be role models for the less radical masses. However, the masses must be fed up for them to follow. So for a revolution against radical Islam to take place, Islah and similar parties must tighten the noose even further until everyone, not only liberals, suffocate. Then a revolution becomes possible, 50 years max from today I suspect but certainly wish it happens sooner.
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