The Land of Xenophobia

In response to: "The Land of Xenophobia" 501 days old
by Vikingwomen [Member]

It makes me very sad to hear about such insults. Of course we have to bear in mind that Catholics and Protestants belong to 'different churches', but we do still have a lot in common. I think it would be a much more Christian attitude, if the Danish Peoples Church would welcome everybody, rather than being so offensive. more…

In response to: "The Land of Xenophobia" 502 days old
by French Catholic in DK [Visitor]

"-At least she is not a French Catholic, he said with a smile."

As a French Catholic living in Denmark, I do find this insulting, although not surprising. Danes have several times started arguments with me about my religion, sneering at me and demanding that I explain the blood baths of the 16th century, for instance. (How can you be C more…

In response to: "Birthe Rønn Hornbech: A Brave Danish Politician" 538 days old
by Vikingwomen [Visitor]

The fact that it takes 15 years to become a judge in Denmark does make a difference. It is 15 years where the person will have to prove that he or she has got what it takes to be the person in charge of the court case. In Denmark anybody with the marks can get into law school. Unlike many other countries, it is not just those who can afford it, and more…

In response to: "Birthe Rønn Hornbech: A Brave Danish Politician" 538 days old
by technomist [Member]

The argument that because it takes a person 15 years before he or she will be chosen as a judge any sign of religious extremism would have been noticed and cause them not to be be chosen anyway is fallacious. There were any number of judges in Europe with character falws that bring them and the legal system into disrepute and there are any number o more…

In response to: "Birthe Rønn Hornbech: A Brave Danish Politician" 539 days old
by Vikingwomen [Member]

This is Birthe Rønn Hornbechs emailaddress, by the way: min@inm.dk more…

In response to: "The Land of Xenophobia" 589 days old
by Vikingwomen [Member]

It is difficult to say which 'type' of people the Danes don't like. I think it is a fright of anything different, or people who just do not fit into the average sized boxes Danes like to live in. It could therefore be any differences; colour, religion, fashion, ideas etc. Even though I am a native myself, I have experienced the xenophobia as well. more…

In response to: "The Land of Xenophobia" 589 days old
by ukcruiseguy ^Pro

so, is the xenophobia compartmentalised? is is Danes against everyone or is it slightly more comlicated than that? Does it include, colour, creed politics etc. I would be interested to know more more…

In response to: "The Land of Xenophobia" 596 days old
by technomist [Member]

I'll be interested to see your thoughts on this. Good luck. more…

In response to: "The Land of Xenophobia" 597 days old
by prydwen [Member]

I have visited Denmark and found it to be one of the nicest countries I have visited. But I have proven Viking blood so I felt at home. more…