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Dinxsy t1_j1r9fkm wrote

How did you not make it to the UK?

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skedeebs t1_j1rcsqx wrote

Glad to have you. Very happy to see your smile. It sounds like they might have been harder to come by.

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lazydivey t1_j1rcz6x wrote

Welcome friend. I hope you find happiness here

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Annthony_ t1_j1rg4nl wrote

Replying to ibrahim0000000 (#1,078,782)

Feeling lonely is normal if you are in a new place, let alone on a different continent. You will find good friends and a nice community in no time, i can tell that by looking at your genuine smile. Good luck!

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oodelay t1_j1rjqfl wrote

I hope you brought some Abou Tarek before you left. I miss it so much. Home recipes are okay but the experience of eating at Abou's is unique.

Happy you're happy.

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Kotopause t1_j1rjwi2 wrote

When you’ve escaped religious prosecution:

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ungulateriseup t1_j1rll3h wrote

Congratulations countryman! Thank you for adding yourself to the great American story.

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postedUpOnTheBlock t1_j1rloep wrote

I’m so glad I can be happy for a complete stranger for finding a place they’re welcome. With my whole heart I welcome you to be a part of the United States of America. All peoples from all parts of the world make us stronger.

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NoxXn_Gaming t1_j1rnife wrote

happy you are doing well, wishing you all the best :D

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Elgar337 t1_j1rouu3 wrote

Welcome to the West. We don't have religious persecution but we can't answer the question "what is a woman?". We have a different set of problems. But we also have bacon. Which you probably can't eat. We also have vegan bacon. There are options, you'll figure it out. Welcome to the West.

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T_that_is_all t1_j1rpmkv wrote

Welcome and that's great, but I think you're going to be disappointed. Religious persecution is on the rise here. Not state sanctioned as a whole, but it kinda is in certain areas. Stay safe, and again welcome.

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T_that_is_all t1_j1rqgtx wrote

Replying to ibrahim0000000 (#1,080,393)

I'm on 38 (39 in a few days), and it's gotten worse for anyone not cis-white- male Christian and their affiliates since I've paid attention. Not saying it's horrible, just please watch yourself with the way things have been going lately. There's a lot a hateful people out there and they seem to be outing themselves daily. I'm glad you've had a good experience. Anything cool as shit you've done/witnessed/experienced while here?

Edit: Love being downvoted for speaking truth with no ill intentions. It's a badge of honor on this hellhole of a website.

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Notagenyus t1_j1rr5rl wrote

Thanks for your post, and welcome.

Usually you just see a bunch of kids who have no idea what suffering really is complaining about how much they hate the US.

Edit: Never mind, they’re here!

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Ok-Body-9529 t1_j1rw1bq wrote

Replying to [deleted] (#1,079,096)

I don't think he cares, his relationship with his dad was bad or something and he turned that into hate fuel against Islam and Islam only. most of ex-something have this background. If he was born in America and his relationship with his dad is bad he will be fighting against being straight or something anything against the tide cuz the tide represent my daddy.

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shredofmalarchi t1_j1rxb3v wrote

More people in prison per capita here than in Egypt.

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Scmethodist t1_j1ryi13 wrote

Glad you are here. This is why I served in the military. I love people coming here to live free. Welcome to the land of liberty. As we say in the South, Love you, mean it.

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buttermansix t1_j1rzn1a wrote

Nah Reddit said America is the worst, most hateful place ever

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ChickFleih t1_j1s0a9n wrote

أهلاً وسهلاً بك هنا

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dimomonster t1_j1s1jqy wrote

Welcome to the United States, Ibrahim! It filled me with joy to see your smile and to see some of our community members supporting you. I hope that your local community will be loving towards you as well. All the best this holiday season - Δημήτρης (the son of immigrants, just the way we all were at some point)

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Mijam7 t1_j1s2m64 wrote

How about the wife of a Supreme Court Justice actively engaged in insurrection. How about Republicans turning a blind eye to all fascist attempts to subvert democracy? I'm done arguing with a brick wall.

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OneForTheMonday t1_j1s9je4 wrote

We're happy to have you. Please, make yourself a(t) home.

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wardamnbolts t1_j1schep wrote

My neighbors are Egyptians and have been in America for decades they are awesome people Glad to welcome you as a citizen!

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TippsAttack t1_j1se7ss wrote

And you come onto Reddit?!?

Happy for you, man! Welcome! Though some Christians will give you a hard time, you're more than welcome in this country! Glad you're here!

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GeraltKratos t1_j1sfzxy wrote

You have repeatedly made this same exact post multiple times to karma farm. From your previous posts you moved to US in 1992. I am happy for you my friend, but come on?!

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wtfworldwhy t1_j1sikw6 wrote

Our daycare provider is Egyptian. Her and her family are the best people I know. Welcome to the states sir!

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costcobathroomfloor t1_j1sm94c wrote

Hell yeah. That’s excellent. Welcome to a different kind of mess here.

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ItsTricky94 t1_j1smdfn wrote

welcome welcome welcome! so happy to have you here!!💗

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DWS223 t1_j1smdsq wrote

Thanks for joining the club! We’re happy you’re here

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Epyonator t1_j1smhl3 wrote

Happy for you, random stranger. May you get to live a peaceful life full of success.

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msew t1_j1sni43 wrote

Glad you made it my brother! America has a lot of issues and problems, but we still are #1 in the world. Take advantage utilize capitalism to your advantage and your family's advantage.

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Jacobysmadre t1_j1sokga wrote

Glad you are here! My father’s parents fled the Middle East in 1946. Welcome!!

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DispozableHero86 t1_j1srvl1 wrote

Replying to [deleted] (#1,078,452)

Couldn't have said it better, perfect.

I'm also an Egyptian and when I saw this post the first thought that came to mind is that he escaped persecution for renouncing religion entirely and becoming an atheist. If I'm going to be honest I was also disappointed to see that he just escaped from one cult to another, whatever logic that invalidates Islam can equally be applied to all religions, I do not understand how anyone could ever find one religion to be more plausible than the other when they are all based on groundless faith.

Having said that, nothing but love and respect to this guy. I don't share his beliefs but I'm happy that he can now live a life where he can freely adopt whatever idea that he sees fit without any consequences. It is precisely this freedom that's a tenant of secular humanism, not religion. There should never be an intellectual monopoly or demonization of free thought, and I'm happy he's got that freedom now, it's everything people like me could ever hope for.

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Buffyoh t1_j1ssvf5 wrote

Welcome -glad to have you!

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MajorDonkey t1_j1ssxg8 wrote

Welcome! Murica loves our new Muricans!

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GlowCavern t1_j1svv3f wrote

Amazing, wonderful story! I am so happy to read your experience of deliverance—welcome to America! I wonder, do you have a favorite Bible verse, maybe one that helped you get through the hard times? Mine is Revelation 21:4!

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ibrahim0000000 OP t1_j1swisw wrote

Replying to GlowCavern (#1,085,700)

I loved reading your comment. I hear Psalms every morning while eating my oatmeal. I use psalms as affirmations. Psalm 23, 37, 91, etc. Romans 8:35 is my life motto: Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? [36] As it is written, For thy sake we are killed all the day long; we are accounted as sheep for the slaughter. [37] Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us. [38] For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, [39] Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

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Keyndoriel t1_j1t0fjj wrote

Hope you're settling in well :) Glad you're safe!

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oOflyeyesOo t1_j1t1a03 wrote

Welcome! And I want to apologize for any racist fucks we have here who don't understand what the US was founded for.

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MayOrMayNotBePie t1_j1t2usa wrote

Welcome, man! That’s why this country exists. For people just like you to practice your religion (or to not practice your religion! That’s the beauty of it all).

I know it’s not perfect, but I hope you love it here and it turns out to be everything you dreamed of.

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Halvinz t1_j1t3okl wrote

Not a fan of hopping around the Abrahamic religions, but I hope you recognize the significance of the U.S. 1st Amendment, namely, freedom of expression, press, and religion. The Muslim world needs a reform in the next 100 years, or it will die with it.

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Mj118356 t1_j1t48vg wrote

Congrats, we’re not perfect but there are good people here

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Big_Old_Tree t1_j1t6gwd wrote

Awesome! So glad you’re living your dream. May you find more and more happiness in life, always. Welcome to America! Thank you for coming ❤️

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bill_gonorrhea t1_j1t8hm3 wrote

Welcome 🙏🏼hopefully you’ll make a post in a few years celebrating your citizenship.

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Tjomball1 t1_j1ta6t3 wrote

Glad you found freedom.
Live your life as best you can.

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calotron t1_j1tb8fs wrote

So glad to have you here my brother :)

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DDaymens t1_j1th503 wrote

Welcome to America! Its always an honor to have you here, and I hope you have an amazing stay!

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if0nly t1_j1tv341 wrote

People of all faiths live in Egypt what are talking about?

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Essinnie t1_j1u1m56 wrote

يعني مرتد يا بغل

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Spirited-Nail-4663 t1_j1u99ec wrote

Bless you my brother in Christ. You are an inspiration. Life is not always as we were taught. Life is an experience and you are taking full advantage and I’m in awe of that. I wish you all the health and happiness

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sirsteven t1_j1ucoue wrote

This land is your land! Thank you for making us a richer country

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mogwaiii50 t1_j1ucqpa wrote

Much love to you and yours!! Welcome to the USA and may your life here be peaceful and dreamy

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DrafterDan t1_j1ucyop wrote

Welcome! Stories like yours are what make America.

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burgerking4 t1_j1udlte wrote

Welcome home, brother. We’re happy to have you.

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StrongRaspberry991 t1_j1udt19 wrote

Everytime someone want to travel to america or europe the easiest way is to say religious persecution .when there are million of non muslims living in egypt with no problem .so you are a liar sir and i dare you prove it by not juat words co anyone can lie about his story just like you did in us embassy to travel to us

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TheCowardIchabod t1_j1uf0nw wrote

Replying to ibrahim0000000 (#1,090,641)

I'm happy you found peace. I'm agnostic, but I support the freedom to believe or not believe. I hope your journey brings peace and your story encourages others to find peace; whether it's through the same beliefs or different beliefs.

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Huffle-buff t1_j1ufb91 wrote

Replying to ibrahim0000000 (#1,079,177)

As your fellow Egyptian, I'm sorry about this. The idea of your family and neighbours treating you so horribly for abandoning islam rings true. But I don't think the government would try and arrest you. And I say this an a non muslim. Your stories of persecution by the government itself seem false. And I would please like to advise you to be careful about who you might indirectly be harming by adding even a small amount of error in your story.

And again, I really don't mean to be rude. I myself I'm trying to escape Egypt. But the way you make seem as if the government itself arrests the non religious due to specific laws is something I as an Egyptian have never heard of. I would be happy if you could provide some sort of proof of apostacy being illegal in Egypt, but I doubt that you will find any specific written law. False or exaggerated statements like these might hurt the image of the country even further, which will affect our tourism industry and make things worse for everyone who hasn't been lucky enough to escape yet.

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Downtown-Antelope-82 t1_j1us6c1 wrote

Thank you for adding to our country. I hope you have a wonderful and fulfilling life here.

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