Re: What profit you expect?
Quite the contrary, It could be argued that Muslim societies have too much "honor". Although this a relative concept, consider for example the notion of 'honor killings' and any insult or suspected act burning of the Q'uran and how that manifests itself with the reactions of the poor masses.
But I would have agreed with you if you had substituted the word "honor" with "conscience". I believe a fundamental characteristic deficient in many muslim societies (but not just confined to muslims ones) is the presence of a strong social conscience. The unstated and intimate bond between individuals that may not be related to you, speak your language or be of the religion etc. Hence, the anger and exasperation of Armenians to Turkish denials are often seen as insensitivity and lack of honor. But in my opinion this is probably more due to a weak social conscience. As a party that had no personal involvement with the events, they feel no reason for any personal guilt and therefore any burdens on their conscience. It follows that they should now not be castigated for having a difference of opinion.
Originally posted by bell-the-cat
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But I would have agreed with you if you had substituted the word "honor" with "conscience". I believe a fundamental characteristic deficient in many muslim societies (but not just confined to muslims ones) is the presence of a strong social conscience. The unstated and intimate bond between individuals that may not be related to you, speak your language or be of the religion etc. Hence, the anger and exasperation of Armenians to Turkish denials are often seen as insensitivity and lack of honor. But in my opinion this is probably more due to a weak social conscience. As a party that had no personal involvement with the events, they feel no reason for any personal guilt and therefore any burdens on their conscience. It follows that they should now not be castigated for having a difference of opinion.
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