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  1. Brinne

    Muslims the least educated in the world?

    Well then if every Muslim is a literalist than how do deduct this from the Koran? Do to deduct such a thing without it literally being stated would make them not literalist. I don't agree with their points but I don't think they can be consider fanatics in the same way that say people like...
  2. Brinne

    Muslims the least educated in the world?

    This seems to be getting off topic and has little to do with the topic at hand. Good to know. See, you're making very broad subjective claims that generalize an entire group of people -- not to mention a lot of cannot be proven. I understand what you're getting across but it just seems far...
  3. Brinne

    Muslims the least educated in the world?

    In fact, I know of a few Muslims who will indeed admit that. I know some who will not. They're all nice people nSorry I have an education here in Israelite and Christian history. No. You're completely missing the point of my argument. Please look beyond your own bias. That's not what I'm...
  4. Brinne

    Muslims the least educated in the world?

    That doesn't prove your point the slightest. I don't think you can decide what's up for debate or not after making the broad claims that you have. Yes and that's my point. IF there was a period of time wherein countries ruled by Islamic law were places of learning that disproves that the...
  5. Brinne

    Muslims the least educated in the world?

    You have a very broad definition of fanaticism. No, no, no, no, no. This is so wrong on so many levels. All Muslims are literalists??? I'm sorry but what? Please provide some sort of citing for that - you know what no I know Muslims, a good amount, that AREN'T literalists. There is more...
  6. Brinne

    Muslims the least educated in the world?

    Cite that please. Also, explain the Islamic world circa 700-900 AD. The first man to fly was infact a Muslim, he flew using a hand glider. If that's not science and progress (especially considering the time period) than I have NO idea what is. If his religion TRULY opposes progress and...
  7. Brinne

    Muslims the least educated in the world?

    You're pointing out flaws based on a bias. Islam doesn't oppose education, political regimes do however. Men's greed does.
  8. Brinne

    Muslims the least educated in the world?

    Is there any particular reason why you cut out the rest of my argument? I mean I'm OK if you can't answer one or two claims but literally everything but this :shrug: Please study Islam and its history a little more. Do a little research on the Umayyad or Cordoba. Look into it's theology. Look...
  9. Brinne

    Muslims the least educated in the world?

    Sectarianism was a problem with Christianity as well. Please note that Islam is a young religion compared to Judaism and Christianity, what was Christianity doing when it was the current age of Islam? Not out of context, the political wars create terrorism which draws away from the countries...
  10. Brinne

    Muslims the least educated in the world?

    You're missing important geo-political aspects in that comparison though. Take Peru or Bolivia, they fit your description of 'poor Christian countries in Latin America.' Yet look around them what natural modern enemies do they have? None. Let's look at Pakistan or Iran. Pakistan has an...
  11. Brinne

    Muslims the least educated in the world?

    Many Muslim countries are far behind in terms of infrastructure, technology, stability, and education. Not because of their religion; but because of the political and historical landscape of the region. You may not have noticed but the countries of the Middle East and Africa have a bad run...
  12. Brinne

    Is life short or not?

    In relation to the age of the Earth and the Cosmos; yes life is short. There's thousands of things we won't experience in our lifetime because of how little we truly live.
  13. Brinne

    Yes Yes am new here

    Welcome!
  14. Brinne

    Skadi?

    So I was out today and saw a lot of skiiing-related imagery which made me think that setting up an altar to Skadi was probably the right decision. I made it in the window sill by my bed, it's pretty simple. I'm not quite sure what the bearded figure is, it's been passed around my family for...
  15. Brinne

    Skadi?

    Ah that makes sense. Thank you! I'm not sure why I've gotten such a fascination with Skadi, Frejya, and Heimdall (and a small interest in Hel too) all of a sudden. Maybe it's the Norman ancestry in me. I'm considering giving the three of them (though realistically probably just Skadi) a...
  16. Brinne

    Skadi?

    Ah thank you! I've also heard she represents justice, just anger, and revenge as well, is that correct?
  17. Brinne

    Skadi?

    Hello all, I'm not sure why (this came about kind of out of nowhere and is rather recent) but I have an interest in the goddess Skadi. I've read about her so I'm aware of her back story, for the most part, so I'm more looking for what personal experiences people have with her, if any. As...
  18. Brinne

    Pics of your altar/shrine

    Gee it's almost embarrassing it's taken me so long to post this. We're still moving everything in so things change around a lot but FINALLY (and lastly, ironic right?) I put up the altar/shrine to my patron deity Quan Yin/Kannon. There's also an Amitabha statue on the left and a Lord Shakyamuni...
  19. Brinne

    Ásatrú for beginners.

    :yes: I can very much agree with this. The Gods and Goddesses (from my experience) are not some far away being thousands of light years away that just watch you from above, no they're much closer than you think and sometimes speak to us in ways we often over look. Sometimes they even may speak...
  20. Brinne

    Why isn't Paganism generally taken seriously?

    Many people from my experience see paganism as kind of something that is associated with LARPing and D&D, basically it's just fairy tail stuff in their eyes and it can't possibly be real. That's what I think at least, tell someone you worship Thor and they'll probably think you're doing so...
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