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Originally posted by robbie carrobieEven the best people can be wrong, apparently. I have never wasted my time more than when I read the Bible. Same thing with the Qu'ran. I am not wasting my time with any more.... not good stuff if I can help it. A friendly elucidation of the world's minds will go a long way to keeping religions from being problematic.
"It is the duty of every cultured man or woman to read sympathetically the scriptures of the world. If we are to respect others' religions as we would have them respect our own, a friendly study of the world's religions is a sacred duty." -Mohandas K. Gandhi
Originally posted by UzumakiAithe post was quoted for the reason that i find it ultimately ironic that a man should post a quotation with references to education while knowing practically nothing about the most widely printed and distributed book in mankind's history. dont you find it rather ironic?
Even the best people can be wrong, apparently. I have never wasted my time more than when I read the Bible. Same thing with the Qu'ran. I am not wasting my time with any more.... not good stuff if I can help it. A friendly elucidation of the world's minds will go a long way to keeping religions from being problematic.
Originally posted by robbie carrobieLuckily I do not have a religion that I need others to respect. For those who do, I highly recommend following Gandhis advice.
“When your country and mine shall get together on the teachings laid down by Christ in this Sermon on the Mount, we shall have solved the problems not only of our countries but those of the whole world.” -Mohandas K. Gandhi
I do think everyone should at least meet and talk with a member of any given religion before making too many judgements about that religion. What you read in the media is generally very biased and not a good reflection at all.
Originally posted by UzumakiAiVery closed minded of you.
Even the best people can be wrong, apparently. I have never wasted my time more than when I read the Bible. Same thing with the Qu'ran. I am not wasting my time with any more.... not good stuff if I can help it. A friendly elucidation of the world's minds will go a long way to keeping religions from being problematic.
Originally posted by twhitehead"Luckily I do not have a religion..."
Luckily I do not have a religion that I need others to respect. For those who do, I highly recommend following Gandhis advice.
I do think everyone should at least meet and talk with a member of any given religion before making too many judgements about that religion. What you read in the media is generally very biased and not a good reflection at all.
What ever you do don't be converted to any "religion". Religion is bunk.
What you want is to know God and to be known by Him.
Originally posted by josephwWhy is it closed minded of him? He has tried reading some religious books and found it to be a waste of time.
Very closed minded of you.
I can guarantee that you have either not read a significant proportion of religious texts, either because you thought it would be a waste of time, or you simply haven't bothered to consider it.
I can bet the same applies to texts on other subjects too such as science or sociology.
How very closed minded of you.
Originally posted by twhiteheadNo Mr. twhitehead. I have read most everything.
Why is it closed minded of him? He has tried reading some religious books and found it to be a waste of time.
I can guarantee that you have either not read a significant proportion of religious texts, either because you thought it would be a waste of time, or you simply haven't bothered to consider it.
I can bet the same applies to texts on other subjects too such as science or sociology.
How very closed minded of you.
I do not have a closed mind. I set out to learn the truth in my youth. I found the truth. It didn't come easy.
It is precisely because I have an open mind that I found the truth.
I hope that concept isn't lost on you.
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Originally posted by josephwhow do you know you found the truth?
No Mr. twhitehead. I have read most everything.
I do not have a closed mind. I set out to learn the truth in my youth. I found the truth. It didn't come easy.
It is precisely because I have an open mind that I found the truth.
I hope that concept isn't lost on you.
maybe the mormons have the truth and you just have a slice of it