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Abstaining from alcohol is one of 75 different activities and behaviors identified by the Chinese government as a sign of potential religious extremism. It is listed in brochures distributed in some parts of Xinjiang to educate the public on how to identify extreme religious activities.
What next? Breathing air?
You're not wrong. All religious extremists are, in fact, air breathers. They're also generally water drinkers.
As someone who doesn't drink, this has reinforced my preference to wait until things improve (hopefully they will eventually...) before considering a trip there.
Are you referring to the quote from the SCOTUS justice recently?
The US ues currently banning sleeping outside with a pillow or blanket, and one of the justices asked if we're going to ban breathing next.
I didn't know that. But that's a good question.
But what about...
I wonder what kind of "education" he received in the camp? Did they serve him booze and tobacco everyday?
Probably something more along the lines of being tortured and worked to near-death until they comply with their captors.
7 years for no reason. Damn. I hope they can find freedom and live a good rest of their life. What an absolute shame
TIL I'm a radical theist. Might as well join Y'all Qaeda, a group notorious for temperance.
Is Y'all Qaeda a euphemism for Christian terrorists?
More evidence that the people in power there have the intelligence of a sack of shit. There are several advantages for a country when fewer of its residents consume alcohol. Health-wise, a reduction in alcohol consumption can lead to fewer alcohol-related illnesses and injuries, which would alleviate some of the burden on the healthcare system. Economically, individuals could potentially save money typically spent on alcohol, which could contribute to better financial health for many. A decrease in alcohol consumption would also lead to lower rates of alcohol-related accidents and crimes.
It's not the lack of intelligence. They are targeting the non-Muslim population with brainwashing. This is similar to how the Nazis used to persecute the Jews. Label any of their beliefs and customs as evil. After a while, the other people are overcome by hatred and they simply forget that it's nonsense.