Someone quoting odd bits from the Quran is irresponsible. If you go into ANY religious text actively looking for something to point out and bash as being evil, you can easily do it. I've studied Islam quite a bit, as part of my general interest in religion, and the argument of "Islam is about...
Nice logic. I'd be more inclined to believe that since Muslims believe the Qur'an to be the book of God's guidance and direction for mankind, or the literal word of God that accurately quoting the foundation of the belief would be the best way to answer the "questions" you pose.
Oh I know. But I'm the same way with CDs from artists I really like.. having the official release is something I just have to get... I have no idea why.
Wikipedia ------> Aramaic
As for "what you should use for 'God''. If people spent as much time actually learning their faith as they did complaining about how others observe theirs, they might actually have some overall perspective. But what am I saying... Jesus was a white, brown haired...
Before I say anything: I am not a Muslim (although Islam is a religion I'm very interested in), so I'm basing anything I say here off of what I've read. If I'm wrong about something I apologize.
But in all honesty it's no different than Christians following Jesus & his teachings. And the...
In my personal experiences it all comes with the topic of religion, religious ignorance just stems from the fact that people are so on edge about their faith. Just like politics, people cannot just have a conversation about religion. They come backing in defensively. Everyone wants to be told...
Hello everyone. My main purpose of registering on this forum is two fold:
1. I have a general interest in faith and religion. The practices of various faiths, the general beliefs, etc., etc. I just find it all very interesting. And...
2. I guess you could say I'm a spiritual "voyage". I...
I'm a Hip-Hop guy myself being as that was the music I've grown up with. But I also love old soul music (Otis Redding, Sam Cooke, etc.) and more singer and standards type (Sinatra whom I LOVE).