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I don't know. :| I, for one, have made a choice and really don't care to explore/talk about/learn about other religions...no biggie for me. "I'm happy w/Jesus alone." :D To quote my daddy, "Let EVERY man be governed by his OWN opinion." To that end, if they like it - I love it.... meaning I don't (per se') care what others are interested in. I DO know that at the NAME of Jesus EVERY knee SHALL bow and EVERY tongue CONFESS that JESUS is Lord. Now, I believe that, but I don't have to make anyone else believe it. :) To each his own. ;) We'll see in the end.
 



yazeed1906 said:
Why do you think people, for the most part, fear people and other religions like the do?
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Don't mistake disagreement for fear. If people don't believe or don't want to hear about a religion that they don't believe in that doesn't make them afraid.
Most people don't like to associate with people that differ philisophically from themselves. People tend to gravitate to other like-minded people.

That's not fear, that's human nature.
 
BIGCAT3000 said:
Don't mistake disagreement for fear. If people don't believe or don't want to hear about a religion that they don't believe in that doesn't make them afraid.
Most people don't like to associate with people that differ philisophically from themselves. People tend to gravitate to other like-minded people.

That's not fear, that's human nature.
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Not referring to those people, question was gear towards the general masses.

To disagree with a thing, one must be intelligent enough to understand, comprehend both sides of an issue. To know only one side and blaspheme (sp?) the other side is a mark of ignorance and prejudice. There is nothing wrong with ignorance and predjudice...but it is what it is. The real reason people like to gravitate towards other like minded people is because it's a comfort zone. There is no growth there, but some don't want to grow. And there is absolutely nothing wrong with that.
 
yazeed1906 said:
Not referring to those people, question was gear towards the general masses.

To disagree with a thing, one must be intelligent enough to understand, comprehend both sides of an issue. To know only one side and blaspheme (sp?) the other side is a mark of ignorance and prejudice. There is nothing wrong with ignorance and predjudice...but it is what it is. The real reason people like to gravitate towards other like minded people is because it's a comfort zone. There is no growth there, but some don't want to grow. And there is absolutely nothing wrong with that.
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For one to feel that he has blasphemed another religion, he must first acknowledge the other as a religion. Now I feel that religion by definition does not recognize the legitimatcy of any other "religion". Most religions view other religions as possible converts.
 
UAPB-LIONS-AM&N said:
For one to feel that he has blasphemed another religion, he must first acknowledge the other as a religion. Now I feel that religion by definition does not recognize the legitimatcy of any other "religion". Most religions view other religions as possible converts.
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GOOD Comment and observation. It kills me when Christians talk about Jews as if they dirty. That is one of the things VERY different about Islam. We are COMMANDED to respect both Judaism and Christianity.

Very good comment.
 
yazeed1906 said:
Why do you think people, for the most part, fear people and other religions like the do?
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I think that your premise is flawed. I do not think that people fear persons of other religions. There is a big difference between fearing something and considering it total nonsense.
 
yazeed1906 said:
GOOD Comment and observation. It kills me when Christians talk about Jews as if they dirty. That is one of the things VERY different about Islam. We are COMMANDED to respect both Judaism and Christianity.

Very good comment.
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Respect. But what is another religion? Is there such a thing? If you feel your religon is the only way, then is another religion, a religion? I respec all, Ihave studied with muslims; Mormons; Jehovah's Witnessess etc. I feel that if I need information before making such a momumental decision. That information leads me to believe in christianity and christianity only.
 
UAPB-LIONS-AM&N said:
For one to feel that he has blasphemed another religion, he must first acknowledge the other as a religion. Now I feel that religion by definition does not recognize the legitimatcy of any other "religion". Most religions view other religions as possible converts.
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Good points. I KNOW I am NOT a possible convert to ANY other religion. :angel2:

yazeed1906 said:
The real reason people like to gravitate towards other like minded people is because it's a comfort zone. There is no growth there, but some don't want to grow. And there is absolutely nothing wrong with that.
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How can one plant grow in two pots simultaneously. I, for one, normally find that most conversations with a person of a different viewpoint often seem to argumentative, competitive, and antagonistic & I don't particularly care for those types of conversations.
 
Fortitude said:
Good points. I KNOW I am NOT a possible convert to ANY other religion. :angel2:

How can one plant grow in two pots simultaneously. I, for one, normally find that most conversations with a person of a different viewpoint often seem to argumentative, competitive, and antagonistic & I don't particularly care for those types of conversations.
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I don't. I find that they do one of two things strengthen me or change me. Just like how some people on this very board have tried to shot me down, show their disgust for islam (in both overt and covert fashions) ...it does nothing but strengthen my faith and let me know that I am on the right path for me. Everyone has a journey to take...what is right for one may or may not be right for others. Someone can be argumentative and that is cool. One can even be competitive and in some cases, that is fine. But when a conversation crosses over to disrespect and "hands over ears like a kid" ..."I can't hear your...nanna nanna nanna!!" Well, that's just too much.
 
Fortitude said:
Good points. I KNOW I am NOT a possible convert to ANY other religion. :angel2:

How can one plant grow in two pots simultaneously. I, for one, normally find that most conversations with a person of a different viewpoint often seem to argumentative, competitive, and antagonistic & I don't particularly care for those types of conversations.
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Fort, I have rarely found others hostile. Maybe because I wasn't. i went through a period where I thought "I only know what I have been taught as a child. I want to know if there are other views." I visited and studied with an open mind. Maybe they saw a potential convert...and maybe I was. But with that NEW knowledge, my view on christianinty was confirmed.
I especially enjoyed visiting with my muslim brothers and Jehovah's Witnesses.
 
yazeed1906 said:
I don't. I find that they do one of two things strengthen me or change me. Just like how some people on this very board have tried to shot me down, show their disgust for islam (in both overt and covert fashions) ...it does nothing but strengthen my faith and let me know that I am on the right path for me. Everyone has a journey to take...what is right for one may or may not be right for others. Someone can be argumentative and that is cool. One can even be competitive and in some cases, that is fine. But when a conversation crosses over to disrespect and "hands over ears like a kid" ..."I can't hear your...nanna nanna nanna!!" Well, that's just too much.
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I am sure that what you say is so. Also beware that one often sees what he is looking for. You or another muslim started the thread "Stupid woman" I think that is what he was looking for. One person responded "While you were praying you should have prayed for her. I think he anticipated such a reaction.
 
UAPB-LIONS-AM&N said:
I am sure that what you say is so. Also beware that one often sees what he is looking for. You or another muslim started the thread "Stupid woman" I think that is what he was looking for. One person responded "While you were praying you should have prayed for her. I think he anticipated such a reaction.
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actually the thread was called "Ignorant woman". but it should have been called "Rude Woman" There is a distinct difference someone who is ignorant and someone who is stupid. They are not one in the same.

I am, for example, ignorant of Santeria. But I am not stupid. lol


and let me qualify why I was upset with the woman. I am not angered by someone's ignorance. I was upset by the fact that I was praying and she was loud and (trying to be) disruptive to that process.
 
I'm glad y'all like to engage in those conversations. I have observed (with my own eyes) such conversations and don't care for them. Y'all have a great day! :wavey:
 



Fortitude said:
I'm glad y'all like to engage in those conversations. I have observed (with my own eyes) such conversations and don't care for them. Y'all have a great day! :wavey:
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:lol:

I'm like Fort. I'm going to believe what I want. However, I'm willing to listen to what others believe. And depending on how I feel, I may or may not get into a dialogue about different religions. My belief and very own personal experience is that there is POWER in the name of Jesus.
 
Is it a good thing to avoid discussion of religion with people of other religions? Its one thing to "shout hallelujah" with others of your faith. But it takes real knowledge and understanding of your own faith to speak when challeneged by somone on the outside. Thats where standing up for Christ and testifying really come into play...not when its to the choir. I work to gain an understanding so that I can say this is why I believe without fault and this is why you should believe too.
 
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