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That can be a scary idea given our locals :D:D

I'll see if I can check back when I have the time to fully explain the Islamic View of your situation. It's probably different than you imagine (by a religious view, though the community may not be as welcoming to the idea which is also explainable). Either way welcome.

Simply put (from an Islamic standpoint) many have lost the belief or adherence to the teachings of the creator (Whatever name you choose to give him). Some become befuddled in whatif's until the point they cannot know the right path, then when shown it, or told their path is insufficient...

Well I had started to respond... then noticed the rest... oh well... i'm sure you were right DA and SP... He seemed very pointed, and ill-informed of other views on the topic.

scripturally speaking... prove it :D

here is the point I was trying to make, an everlasting covenant is not made with an intent to be anulled. Now a reasonable response would be more appropriate as "the old covenant is still available if anyone is able to follow it, but there is a new one that will be easier for a majority of...

Welcome rdwray, I think it would be a more interesting argument of why God would say an everlasting covenant, and then create a new covenant (New testament). I'm not going to argue the error in this from an Islamic standpoint, but it can be noted that Ishmael (PBUH) was now of adult age by the...

I think your question begs a background reference as to which scriptures you are willing to take as evidence to your question. Most followers of the Abrahamics will say God is not of the creation, therefore Logic, Weakness, and Restraints aren't bounds for "Him". The Quran states that he is the...

no, just stating the fact that this is the internet and as far as you are concerned I could be either the head of Islamic studies at al-azhar or the writer for islamicawareness or even lower, a kid who read some stuff one time. Coming out and demanding my respect for your vast knowledge only...

I think there are too many factors going on to make this conclusion. 1) Aussie didn't initially refer to Shunya, yet Shunya went on the defensive and started spouting his credentials and making claims that are very difficult to prove (while not offering actual evidences of such) and making...

Harold, I have to agree with Aussie on this one. No offense, but even in the short time I've frequented this site, I have known many a "Bible Scholars", and you tend to have the same agenda. The problem is there isn't enough evidence in any view to condemn any specific viewpoint of revelation...

I disagree, "Atheist" by definition is one without theism, or more commonly, one without a concept of a supernatural power. An agnostic or "spiritual" person better fits your assessment.

as I was going over this (late I guess) I was wondering where I missed something like this. I tend to try to read the big complicated stuff, although I tend to take forever to finish them. A consequence of ADHD and an elevated IQ it seems. As for "Creationists", the term is largely used for...

I didn't mean to prod, just your answers (Specifically to Thomas) showed what seems to be arguments based without the classical background documentation. In essence the American Spirituality portion was a reference to the growing group of people who are essentially Agnostic, but tend to side...

THis thread is 12+ years old. I doubt he will be answering.

I think if you take the Bible to be "God's Word" then your argument becomes void. One must comply with the creator's wishes if one wished to gain entry into heaven. I believe the Torah is quite clear about that. It is only when the laws change from the creator can we change the orders to be...

I think this is the keystone to your whole argument yet I do not understand how you link the 2. Ephesians 1:18-23 says, “I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in his holy...

most of the countries I'm speaking of, I think you would be hard pressed to find someone claiming not to be christian. yes there are small populations of people who are not, but in most central and south american countries 95%+ claim christian faith. Most cartels are run by catholic families (I...

what DA said, except statistically speaking, this could be applied to world as well. not counting wars, you have Christian Dominated Countries where murder is an everyday part of life. Central and South America are examples, as are several African countries. If you add in war issues, you have...

no, I said no such thing. I said all Islamic schools would be peaceful if the basic parts of the Shariah were followed everywhere. Wahhabi tend to be too harsh (general statement, not representative of whole school), and Sufi tend to be too hierarchical. This list could go on, but until we focus...