New Posts For Thread: Saudi Sports Commentator Al-Raoughui: I'd Rather Be Slaughtered Than See Saudi Women at Olympic Gamehttp://community.beliefnet.com/go/thread/view/44011/29066555/Saudi_Sports_Commentator_Al-Raoughui:_Id_Rather_Be_Slaughtered_Than_See_Saudi_Women_at_Olympic_GameHi again sports fans! Sometimes you just have to shake your head and wonder sbout some people. It is a shame that no one asked the follow up question to the sports reporter: "Do you watch women's sports in the Olymics?" What do you think? I think heWould you apply that to groups as well?http://community.beliefnet.com/go/thread/view/44011/29066555/Saudi_Sports_Commentator_Al-Raoughui:_Id_Rather_Be_Slaughtered_Than_See_Saudi_Women_at_Olympic_Game?post_id=518891633#518891633Would you apply that to groups as well?Sun, 22 Apr 2012 05:34:48 -0500Yea, it's ridiculous.There's some things that work with women and sports, and some that do not. Figureskating, gymnastics, volleyball, golf, tennis, swimming. But, say, wrestling, boxing, American Football, rugby? Ugh. Fuggedaboudid.http://community.beliefnet.com/go/thread/view/44011/29066555/Saudi_Sports_Commentator_Al-Raoughui:_Id_Rather_Be_Slaughtered_Than_See_Saudi_Women_at_Olympic_Game?post_id=518890733#518890733Yea, it's ridiculous.There's some things that work with women and sports, and some that do not. Figureskating, gymnastics, volleyball, golf, tennis, swimming. But, say, wrestling, boxing, American Football, rugby? Ugh. Fuggedaboudid.Sun, 22 Apr 2012 04:40:29 -0500Uh, No, No, and no thanks.I'll learn my Judaism in a yeshiva, thank you.http://community.beliefnet.com/go/thread/view/44011/29066555/Saudi_Sports_Commentator_Al-Raoughui:_Id_Rather_Be_Slaughtered_Than_See_Saudi_Women_at_Olympic_Game?post_id=518890663#518890663Uh, No, No, and no thanks.I'll learn my Judaism in a yeshiva, thank you.Sun, 22 Apr 2012 04:36:22 -0500Thought I'd just circle back to the Saudi team issue to note that Reema Abdullah will be the first Saudi woman to carry the Olympic torch during its journey throughout the UK. (I think each bearer carries the torch for something like 300 meters.) Ihttp://community.beliefnet.com/go/thread/view/44011/29066555/Saudi_Sports_Commentator_Al-Raoughui:_Id_Rather_Be_Slaughtered_Than_See_Saudi_Women_at_Olympic_Game?post_id=518797521#518797521Thought I'd just circle back to the Saudi team issue to note that Reema Abdullah will be the first Saudi woman to carry the Olympic torch during its journey throughout the UK. (I think each bearer carries the torch for something like 300 meters.) IThu, 19 Apr 2012 11:55:31 -0500Actually, it is in the spirit of individual liberty that we must strive to allow individuals to express whatever they may choose for themselves, as long as it doesn't harm others.But that may be too much of a Western / Enlightenment / Humanist idea thttp://community.beliefnet.com/go/thread/view/44011/29066555/Saudi_Sports_Commentator_Al-Raoughui:_Id_Rather_Be_Slaughtered_Than_See_Saudi_Women_at_Olympic_Game?post_id=518778551#518778551Actually, it is in the spirit of individual liberty that we must strive to allow individuals to express whatever they may choose for themselves, as long as it doesn't harm others.But that may be too much of a Western / Enlightenment / Humanist idea tThu, 19 Apr 2012 01:54:32 -0500That depends entirely on how narrowly one defines the "beauty and grace" of a woman.http://community.beliefnet.com/go/thread/view/44011/29066555/Saudi_Sports_Commentator_Al-Raoughui:_Id_Rather_Be_Slaughtered_Than_See_Saudi_Women_at_Olympic_Game?post_id=518777053#518777053That depends entirely on how narrowly one defines the "beauty and grace" of a woman.Wed, 18 Apr 2012 23:14:22 -0500In the name of "equality", we must strive to make "a woman be more like a man".Sport is an activity created by men to enhance masculinity and strength. It was an extension of war. Female athetes become very masculine, more like imitation men.http://community.beliefnet.com/go/thread/view/44011/29066555/Saudi_Sports_Commentator_Al-Raoughui:_Id_Rather_Be_Slaughtered_Than_See_Saudi_Women_at_Olympic_Game?post_id=518775891#518775891In the name of "equality", we must strive to make "a woman be more like a man".Sport is an activity created by men to enhance masculinity and strength. It was an extension of war. Female athetes become very masculine, more like imitation men.Wed, 18 Apr 2012 21:48:10 -0500SchmuelThat is because of your understanding the concept of modesty which I would argue is incorrect and at varience with tradition. We can discuss this on the DJ board if you would like.http://community.beliefnet.com/go/thread/view/44011/29066555/Saudi_Sports_Commentator_Al-Raoughui:_Id_Rather_Be_Slaughtered_Than_See_Saudi_Women_at_Olympic_Game?post_id=518770051#518770051SchmuelThat is because of your understanding the concept of modesty which I would argue is incorrect and at varience with tradition. We can discuss this on the DJ board if you would like.Wed, 18 Apr 2012 18:15:57 -0500Personally, I have no problem if KSA does not want to send female athletes to the Olympics. It's their country, it's their policy.If the IOC doesn't like that and removes the KSA from competition because of this policy, then it would be a mistake, rehttp://community.beliefnet.com/go/thread/view/44011/29066555/Saudi_Sports_Commentator_Al-Raoughui:_Id_Rather_Be_Slaughtered_Than_See_Saudi_Women_at_Olympic_Game?post_id=518740483#518740483Personally, I have no problem if KSA does not want to send female athletes to the Olympics. It's their country, it's their policy.If the IOC doesn't like that and removes the KSA from competition because of this policy, then it would be a mistake, reWed, 18 Apr 2012 03:43:54 -0500My personal choice would be for the Olympic Committee to deny participation to any country that did not allow its female citizens to compete on equal terms with male athletes. Obviously this would have the largest impact on Middle Eastern countries..http://community.beliefnet.com/go/thread/view/44011/29066555/Saudi_Sports_Commentator_Al-Raoughui:_Id_Rather_Be_Slaughtered_Than_See_Saudi_Women_at_Olympic_Game?post_id=518736779#518736779My personal choice would be for the Olympic Committee to deny participation to any country that did not allow its female citizens to compete on equal terms with male athletes. Obviously this would have the largest impact on Middle Eastern countries..Tue, 17 Apr 2012 22:35:35 -0500