It’s very important that the Muslim world is respected. After all, don’t Muslims respect all other cultures worldwide? I’m being sarcastic of course! Muslims don’t respect anyone. They impose their brand of lunacy on the rest of us, without the slightest concern. But naturally, people have a tendency to suck up to those who act without limits, without boundaries, with those who are aggressive; when the opposite should be the case. People should earn respect, not demand it, and only those who are respectful (whether as individuals or groups) should be respected. TGO
Refer to story below. Source: Associated Press
Associated Press
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Jennifer Lopez wowed thousands of fans in Indonesia, but they didn’t see as much of her as concertgoers in other countries — the American pop star toned down both her sexy outfits and her dance moves during her show in the world’s most populous Muslim country, promoters said Saturday.
Lopez’s “Dance Again World Tour” was performed in the country’s capital, Jakarta, on Friday in line with promises Lopez made to make her show more appropriate for the audience, said Chairi Ibrahim from Dyandra Entertainment, the concert promoter.
“JLo was very cooperative … she respected our culture,” Ibrahim said, adding that Lopez’s managers also asked whether she could perform her usual sexy dance moves, but were told that “making love” moves were not appropriate for Indonesia.
“Yes, she dressed modestly … she’s still sexy, attractive and tantalizing, though,” said Ira Wibowo, an Indonesian actress who was among more than 7,000 fans at the concert.
Another fan, Doddy Adityawarman, was a bit disappointed with the changes.
“She should appear just the way she is,” he said, “Many local artists dress even much sexy, much worse.”
Lopez changed several times during her 90-minute concert along with several dancers, who also dressed modestly without revealing their chests or cleavage.
Most Muslims in Indonesia, a secular country of 240 million people, are moderate. But a small extremist fringe has become more vocal in recent years.
They have pushed through controversial laws — including an anti-pornography bill — and have been known to attack anything perceived as blasphemous, from transvestites and bars to “deviant” religious sects.
Lady Gaga was forced to cancel her sold-out show in Indonesia in May following threats by Islamic hard-liners, who called her a “devil worshipper.”
Lopez will also perform in Muslim-majority Malaysia on Sunday.
“Thank you Jakarta for an amazing night,” the 43-year-old diva tweeted to her 13 million followers Saturday.
