ok im not sure where to start here, but "control" has nothing to do with creation, I think and is more connected to destiny. I mean we are talking about the origins of life, if God created the first live cell, and it multiplied, its multiplication is an extension of that creation. It doesn't...
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Theres a saying/rule in Fundamentals of Islamic jurisprudence, which is (translated literally) that "The judgement of something, is a branch of how its perceived." So maybe it would be easier of I discussed how we understand God.
I as a believer say God is the creator and He exists and that...
Those thoughts are deep. Not many are able to think on that level. This awareness of observing of your surroundings is only a reminder of God, and our purpose in life. I don't see anything "freaky" in it, rather the contrary, reminding us of God and our purpose in life.
That those endowed...
Then there you go, a disagreement in what God is. That only weakens the argument further. Although Jews, Christians, and Muslims, believe that He is the creator, and believe it inseparable from their understanding of God. Usually such arguments are intended for those who have this understanding...
In todays world, democracy and multiculturalism go together. The is especially if the society is secular, because you can't discriminate against other cultures or/religions, and maintain a secular democratic society.
So its either you accept multi culturalism and a secular democracy, or you...
I think he's the only honest politician out there and he's been speaking his mind for years. Not changing his ideas just to gain support of powerful lobbies, or for political parties ( and possibly win), deserves nothing but respect.
I agree with most of his ideas, especially ones regarding...
God doesn't "need" to be worshipped.
Also relevant to your guys' discussion, I think "what does worship mean?" is also very important to discuss, to see if he "needs" it or not.
I disagree with the definition for two reasons.
1- A definition should be "collective and preventive" meaning it has to include whats a part of it, and exclude thoughts that aren't. This "definition" doesn't do so. Also, we don't "define" God, because we cannot comprehend Him, so we just...
P1 doesn't state it explicitly. But P1 certainly says no creator exists (therefore God doesn't exist), which is an assumption.
I also have reservations on P5 and don't accept this as a "definition".
In Islamic theology, existence is of two types. Waajib Al Wujood and Momkin Al Wujood...
I don't think believing means believing with no proof. I think faith should never be baseless, rather the opposite. God gave us brains to use them, not to hand them out to individuals who use religion to control people.
Sharia law is a very broad phrase. The vast majority of Islamic laws are derived from general "rules". Like "Disallowing harm, and being harmed" "law dharara wall dhiraar". This simple rule would apply to thousands of things.
Another rule "Everything is allowed unless mentioned otherwise"...
CAIRO: The head of Israels defense ministrys diplomatic-security bureau warned of a possible Islamic empire if Syrias President Bashar al-Assad were to be ousted. Amos Gilad said that the removal of the Syrian leader would lead to a devastating crisis for Israel.
His comments come as...
People generally just want to keep their Islamic identity. They aren't against "freedoms", they are fighting for them.
Now what kind of governments will develop? We don't know. Oppression of previously western-supported dictators is what pushed most to have extreme tough and sometimes...