Mama's a thief

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Re: Mama's a thief

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clutchcargo wrote: ↑Fri Feb 08, 2019 8:56 am
newkidontheblock wrote: ↑Fri Feb 08, 2019 6:51 am Fascinating discussion into Khmer culture.

Was talking to missus about it, got a blank look.

Ideas on filial piety are reinforced at the temple level. And in schools, and on TV. Since the majority of Khmer routinely go to temple, kids go to school, and watch TV, how does one counteract such ideas?

Mass conversion of the Khmer to Christianity?
Why would we want to counteract this? That is how the system works for poorer families in developing countries...short of western ideas where parents are more independent and don't necessarily have to rely on family for support and if not, the nanny state steps in with a pension safety net.

However in situations that Stroppy Chops described earlier in this thread ie irresponsible parents that drink, gamble and sell the family home et al yet the kids still support the parents, does the system not work effectively

And how would converting them to Christianity assist in this context when they already have their faith?
These guys have a faith.

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Re: Mama's a thief

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explorer wrote:
khmerhamster wrote: ↑Fri Feb 08, 2019 7:11 am
newkidontheblock wrote:Since the majority of Khmer routinely go to temple
Do they? Unless you mean regularly as every Pchum Ben.
I’m not sure the regular Khmer person on the street is particularly religious. I could be wrong.
Christianity is based on beliefs.

Buddhism is based on traditions and customs.

The majority of Buddhists will give food to monks when they come around, and bow down for their blessing. The majority are involved with the various festivals when the time comes.

Millions of people in Cambodia are Muslim. Their religion even more involved than Christians or Buddhists.
I don’t disagree with that. Yes, they receive monks at their house/business and give offerings but I was wondering about the ‘going to the temple’ statement.

Also, there are less than half a million Muslim in Cambodia. Official estimates are 2% which is around 300k.
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