On the eve of Christmas and New Year, I often hear from the newly minted Muslims (that is, those who have recently become so) calls not to celebrate these holidays, to boycott them.
It is sad to hear this.
I understand that …
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I do not believe in different types of superstition.
I cannot understand how three grams of saliva emitted by me through left shoulder could change trajectory of brick, which is going to fall on my head around the corner.
What is the connection between them?!
Or which troubles can a grandmother with …
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Sometimes a scoundrel, a fool, a sly one and even an enemy say the truth.
And the truth does not lose its value in my eyes in this case.
If the truth is obvious or proven, then I am ready to accept …
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I know one Muslim woman. Cheerful, resilient woman, the one with big laugh, a wonderful narrator of anecdotes, beautifully dressed. At the same time she keeps all the commandments of the Koran, prays five times a day, goes to the mosque on Fridays, several times went for Hajj.
Once I …
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I welcome mixed marriages.
First, as a Darwinian. The more distinct DNA of parents, the stronger would be the off springs, both physically and intellectually.
Secondly, from a political point of view. Mixed marriages strengthen interethnic ties. At the same time, I am in no way opposed to the preservation of national traditions and …
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Once a man broke a car. He invited the master. Master carefully examined the car and said to the owner: “Take a sledgehammer and knock here,” and pointed to where. The owner struck the sledgehammer at the specified place and the machine worked.
After a while, the car broke down again. The man thought: “Why should I …
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With age, I observe the transformation of my consciousness. I used to think that revenge is a thing that you can devote your entire life to. Probably because revenge is a restored justice (in your own opinion). But one day I read these words: “The weak takes revenge, the strong forgives” and realized that …
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