U.S. Muslims and Mormons share deepening ties (Jesus Christ, translation)

[YmirGF]

Originally Posted by Popeyesays

Paul,

I didn't quote your post and reply in particular because all you did was evade the questions.

It's getting so all you ever do is evade questions.

Regards,
Scott

Scott,

I thought I answered your question, fairly clearly, Scott. Evidently you cognitive abilities are diminishing. The simple fact that you want black and white answers to somewhat grey questions, presented in a purposely skewed manner, isn't so much my problem, but rather, is more indicative of the personal bias of he who wrote said questions. Likewise, it is somewhat odd being called "evasive" by one who is arguably one of the most evasive posters on RF.

Fond regards,

Paul

[Popeyesays]

Okay, let's boile it down to one question, and avoid yes's an d no's.

What is your objection to Muslims and LDS Christians seeking ways to work together for their common benefit and perhaps the benefit of society in general?

Regards,

Scott

[kai]

Originally Posted by Popeyesays

Okay, let's boile it down to one question, and avoid yes's an d no's.

What is your objection to Muslims and LDS Christians seeking ways to work together for their common benefit and perhaps the benefit of society in general?

Regards,

Scott

if i may be so bold i have no objection at all! i am just skeptical, its a fault of mine.

[Popeyesays]

Originally Posted by kai

if i may be so bold i have no objection at all! i am just skeptical, its a fault of mine.

Be BOLD! Part of logic is a certain degree of skepticism. Part of good skepticism is patience to see what outcomes may arise.

Regards,
Scott

[Popeyesays]

To you who are actually participating in this interfaith cooperation between LDS and Islam, may I suggest you contact area Baha`i's to see if they might wish to participate as well. Interfaith cooperation gets better as there are more partners in the effort.

Regards,
Scott

[Katzpur]

Originally Posted by YmirGF

Hiya Kathryn, I covered one concern in my response to Abu. In short, I am concerned that the outreach by the American Muslims is simply a attempt the shore up the horrendous "image problem" that Islam currently enjoys.

Heavens, no. The last time I checked Mormon's had a pretty wholesome "apple pie" image. My thinking is that American Muslims wish to garner some of that for themselves. "Apple pie" by association, if you will.

I'm thinking that when it gets right down to it, it's that you like Mormons and you don't like Muslims. You do realize, I hope, that polls consistently show that both the Muslims and the Mormons are among the most hated groups in America. If American Muslims want to improve their image, you'd think that they'd aim just a bit higher.

[YmirGF]

Originally Posted by Popeyesays

What is your objection to Muslims and LDS Christians seeking ways to work together for their common benefit and perhaps the benefit of society in general?

I have nothing against such discussions taking place, but was disturbed to hear it put, "to discuss areas of common interest". That might sound odd, given that it is billed as a simple outreach, but the point is that there is such a cavernous gulf between the two religion's that unless they stick to "common ground issues" it is unlikely they would have much to talk about before the gloves came off and tea was spilled on the carpet. But what the heck "the road to Hell is paved with good intentions".

As I said earlier, I could develope quite a warm relationship with a Democrat, if we did not discuss politics, and likewise, could possibly develope warm and fuzzy feelings for an environmentalist, as long as we did not discuss environmental issue. My point is, though pleasant, these relationships would, out of necessity, remain somewhat superficial relationships as they would ignore areas that are of prime importance to those involved.

[YmirGF]