Selfies are now being brought into this sacred land. It's a digital disease. Pilgrims are taking selfies with The Mecca. It is not just for fulfilling faith in one of their five pillars, it is now to take a selfie with it. "Best place ever" as the pilgrim posts a selfie with the Kaaba. Phones and videos used to not be allowed with the Mecca, but now that they are many people post the selfies on Instagram, Facebook, twitter, tumblr, etc. Some pilgrims say that taking selfies with the Mecca show their prophet for it. As these selfies contine to be taken with the Mecca some wonder, is it even sacred anymore?
Do you think the people that visit the Mecca should be allowed to take a selfie with it considering their faith? Why or why not?
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Interesting article! I do think your summary could be written better making it easier to understand. Perhaps a picture? You also did not link to the actual article. Be sure to comment throughout the week as well!
Its your opinion, however if it offends people due to religious beleifs then I wouldnt do it.
I don't think so, because they don't allow people here to take selfies during church services and that is our faith and religion, so why should these people take a selfie with their religion. So it does seem a little bad.
I feel like selfies have kind of gotten our of hand and that taking a picture with Mecca is probably very disrespectful in their faith.
I agree, I think it would be alright to take a photo of it, but not a selfie with it.
Honestly I think this phase of selfies should be done and over with.
I feel that if it goes with their faith and they believe it is necessary then go for it. I don't know if I would personally do something like that at my own church service but everyone has their own beliefs.
To me it sounds like it would be like taking a selfie in church while the service is going on. It isn't really necessary. So what if it is the Mecca or church, if it is your faith, I don't think you would need to take a selfie with it.
I agree. I feel that it is disrespectful for them to take a selfie with it. I like your church/Mecca comparison, it makes me think of other ways it is more disrespectful.
if its their faith and they wish to express they should have the option.
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