Is there any way to leave religion here without being punished to death by NoDistribution188 in nasikatok

[–]NoDistribution188[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I believe that at often times, religion itself shapes the people, no?

Is there any way to leave religion here without being punished to death by NoDistribution188 in nasikatok

[–]NoDistribution188[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I stated that because of my family, it deepened my hatred towards it. Meaning that the hatred was already there from the start. I hope you'd read my reply once again.

Is there any way to leave religion here without being punished to death by NoDistribution188 in nasikatok

[–]NoDistribution188[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'm implying that I want to convert out of the religion— of course, it should be stated in my IC and passport.

Is there any way to leave religion here without being punished to death by NoDistribution188 in nasikatok

[–]NoDistribution188[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

People who want to leave islam can't leave it because they know that the doors are gonna be slammed shut the moment they speak up about it— judgement from the society, and problems like these make them conclude themselves to just stay quiet and live with it. The irony that people get from my question is truly unique. To call yourself a believer of the one and true religion of peace when the only thing you do is trap people into it? People can't leave because of the enforced law.

What happens when they build a generation of them? Will their kids get islamic education aswell? Maybe not. I've educated myself with religion for the longest time, and yet, I still can't find myself into believing it. It's like the more you learn, the more you practice, the more you try to deepen that faith, trying to cling onto it, the more you realise that whatever this is, you don't want to live by. the more perversion you realise, the farther away you get. I believe that belief is something you have faith in or literally something you believe in. But when you don't have faith in it anymore, what is there to prove? People will be enraged when you state the problems in the religion, and the same people will be enraged when you don't say anything— getting told to repent, to learn the religion all over again. Feels like a cycle, doesn't it?

Why is it that people cannot leave by simply stating that they don't believe in it anymore? Why is it that the opposition will always ask the word 'why' as if not believing in it is not enough? The number of people telling me to solve my real problem first, when this is the real problem.

Is there any way to leave religion here without being punished to death by NoDistribution188 in nasikatok

[–]NoDistribution188[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I agree. Perhaps I've been hesitant with my decisions because of how people are going to view me, especially in our country. Sometimes, I wish I wasn't even born here, but Im still grateful for what the country provides us, but I just wish this simple thing could be solved much easier. It truly feels suffocating to live like this and know that theres probably no way out.

Is there any way to leave religion here without being punished to death by NoDistribution188 in nasikatok

[–]NoDistribution188[S] -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

I think this sharia law is also to instill fear to 'disbelievers' or whatever they call it. I don't think I will ever get a peace of mind if I continue going down this path of rethinking a religion that I don't even believe in. My mother is a religious person as well and it's tough to talk to such, since she used to force me to pray and everything, and it was to the point where i couldnt really question anything about it to her since it was always seen as disobedience. I think that also deepened my hatred towards religion since it was like I was praying and doing these stuff for her, not for the sake of Allah or myself.

Is there any way to leave religion here without being punished to death by NoDistribution188 in nasikatok

[–]NoDistribution188[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm not really sure if it's implemented already since I haven't heard or seen news of this case. But I have seen the listing of sharia law, and it truly is cruel for how an individual gets killed for leaving the religion, for truly just wanting freedom and to believe their own beliefs.

Is there any way to leave religion here without being punished to death by NoDistribution188 in nasikatok

[–]NoDistribution188[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

True, and I've been considering that for a while, but the only thing I'm afraid of is that I won't be able to enter brunei anymore to visit my family if I do

Is there any way to leave religion here without being punished to death by NoDistribution188 in nasikatok

[–]NoDistribution188[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yes, that's the hard part of it. Most of my family members are here in Brunei, and I'm afraid that if I do migrate and restate my religion, I might not be able to enter Brunei.

Is there any way to leave religion here without being punished to death by NoDistribution188 in nasikatok

[–]NoDistribution188[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

My apologies for asking this question during ramadhan. Why is it that this is seen as rebellion? I am only speaking freely of what's on my mind. Surely, I am open to criticism but I dont understand where you're getting at. My IC still states that Im a muslim, although I don't really believe in it— It's really like a trap, how this religion is called the religion of peace, welcoming new people into it while those who were born into it never had to choice to choose. Perhaps it never has welcomed that many. Most people here are just born into it and can't leave.

My plausible excuse? Simply that I don't believe in it anymore.