Quoting eddie:

As far as Christians are concerned.....It is a CHOICE to
attend services....not a law. To 'Keep Holy the Lords's
Day' is does not mean a phyisical presence inside a building.
It is a commandment to fast and pray. Where one does this
is their choice....so many CANNOT attend.

Catholics are 'christians' also but they have 'rules' concerning being present at Mass on Sundays....

Christians have no such religious rules..just the Bible.

Quoting KeithL:

Turkey is over 99% muslim of course. And throughout the country, there are regions that are more religous than others. In Istanbul, Beyoglu and Taksim are know for nightlife. Everyone knows this, practicing muslims and non-practicing muslims alike know this. So anyone that chooses to visit this area (even during Ramazan), they should expect to see people that are not fasting.

I do agree that you should respect the area that you are in. Most areas of Istanbul, it would not be appropriate during Ramazan to drink water, smoke or eat in public. But Istiklal is not one of these places....

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What is respect got to do with it?
Or what is area got to do with it?
or what is 99% got to do with it?
It is a secular state. I have right to eat or smoke anywhere at anytime. And the state is responsible to give me that freedom.
What are you going to if they say 'no..we dont like skirts on the streets, because they are offending my religion' or 'no.. you cant walk on the street during pray times. Because offending my religion'.

Religion is between the person and what they believe. It is as simple as that.

I dont believe the guy drinking in Taksim should be seen as as a person that disrespects the religion.

Quoting eddie:

Yes....they have what is called a 'Catechism'. This catechism, among many things - outlines Church laws and

Traditions that a Catholic must adhere to.
In this Catechism , one will find all the 'rules, tradtions,
suggestions,etc to remain a 'good Catholic'.

They follow many traditions instituted by the Mageisterium
formed hundreds of years ago by the Pontiffs ( popes ) and
Bishops,...etc....

Catholicism is a 'Religion'...

Christianity is not ...it is a Relationship with God - a very personal one.

Quoting eddie:

Catholicism is a 'Religion'...

Christianity is not ...it is a Relationship with God - a very personal one.

Quoting thehandsom:

What is respect got to do with it?
Or what is area got to do with it?
or what is 99% got to do with it?
It is a secular state. I have right to eat or smoke anywhere at anytime. And the state is responsible to give me that freedom.
What are you going to if they say 'no..we dont like skirts on the streets, because they are offending my religion' or 'no.. you cant walk on the street during pray times. Because offending my religion'.

Religion is between the person and what they believe. It is as simple as that.

I dont believe the guy drinking in Taksim should be seen as as a person that disrespects the religion.

Quoting eddie:

Yes....they have what is called a 'Catechism'. This catechism, among many things - outlines Church laws and

Traditions that a Catholic must adhere to.
In this Catechism , one will find all the 'rules, tradtions,
suggestions,etc to remain a 'good Catholic'.

They follow many traditions instituted by the Mageisterium
formed hundreds of years ago by the Pontiffs ( popes ) and
Bishops,...etc....

Catholicism is a 'Religion'...

Christianity is not ...it is a Relationship with God - a very personal one.