text: As someone born and raised in Egypt I don't think many Westerners know what it is like for gays, Christians, atheists etc.. in large parts of the Middle East.  I am very thankful I was able to move to the US and my life would suck if I was still in Egypt [88% of Egyptians believe if you leave the religion of Islam you should be put to death](URL I've been here a while so there are times I take it for granted but honestly if you live in the US or Europe you are extremely lucky for where you are.