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Re: Sheik's Oasis
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Date: 
Sun, 27 Jun 2004 18:17:37 GMT
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In lugnet.castle, Jon Furman wrote:
You went a little overboard with the water pipes.  :^)
You are right abut the water pipes, in actuality, if it were a strict Islamic
society, They wouldn't be smoking or drinking at all.

Well, you are presenting an Islamic Outpost (a small one), probably in the
middle of nowhere North Africa.  Historically speaking, the use of marijuana was
pioneered by the Muslims because of the Quranic rule against drinking alcohol
(pot being another way for them to get inebriated).  Contemporary Muslims don't
smoke anymore because the "no wine" rule has been extended to marijuana because
of the inebriation.

However, I don't think it is historically inappropriate for some middle of
nowhere outpost to enjoy a bit of hookah every now and then.

However, when you are
working in stereotypes (like most Lego playsets) you often make
concessions.....
I'd be interested in hearing about those 4 sets.

Jon, it's beautiful, stereotypes and all.  ;)

-Lenneh



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(...) Thanks John, You are right abut the water pipes, in actuality, if it were a strict Islamic society, They wouldn't be smoking or drinking at all. However, when you are working in stereotypes (like most Lego playsets) you often make (...) (20 years ago, 27-Jun-04, to lugnet.castle)

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