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Recent content by steelygreye

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    The "I'm Proud to be LGBT" thread

    I am not ashamed of being gay. Proud? Well, it's kind of like being proud for having blue eyes or something. Nevertheless, it's an important part of my identity.
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    Do aliens exist?

    Well, I think it'd be pretty impossible for there NOT to be other lifeforms out there. It doesn't even sound crazy. There are so many planets out there, and with the knowledge that there are creatures in the deepest parts of the ocean that exist independently of the sun (doing something like...
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    My Reflections So Far

    This will be a thread where I'll put my reflections on the section of the Quran I've read, or the different area of Islam I studied on one day. This is to keep a clear mind on what I've learned so far, while also perhaps getting feedback from others who are more knowledgeable about this than I...
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    Swastikas in religions

    It really is a shame that such a beautiful, ancient symbol is so misunderstood. However, I notice that people are beginning to look past its recent history. Maybe we'll see a change in perception in the near future (about 10-15 years)? I mean, before reading this thread, I knew that the symbol...
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    Richard Dawkins hasn't read the Quran yet.

    I'd like to say that a lot of problems in the Middle East are way more complex than the simple way that it is being put. Plus, how can Islam be the source of all evil when there are countries with a population that are mainly Islamic that are relatively stable. Edit: Now that I think about it...
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    Is prostitution "immoral"?

    I am aware that prostitution is legal in parts of Nevada. Still doesn't make it right. And a lot of you are getting very defensive, insinuating that I said things that I didn't say. When did I call anyone a "lowly worm"? Picking out a single little phrase in my argument and attacking that is...
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    History of Christianity is STILL it's history....

    Christianity is a huge religion followed by billions of people. If you expect them all to be perfect, that's just unrealistic. Not to mention a lot of these atrocities need to be taken in a historical context - there were more motivations to them than just religion. And it seems odd that there...
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    Valentinian Myth and Scripture

    What is the Valentinian myth? I'm curious now, actually. Is it something the Romans believed? It kind of sounds impressive, what you're doing. I'm just not sure what exactly it is.
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    Isn't reality weird?

    I think the universe is amazing. It's my personal belief that every new scientific achievement leads us closer to God. A blessing in the form of new understanding, I suppose.
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    Questions about Islam

    I have been looking at converting to Islam, but I want I want to devote time to gaining an in depth knowledge of it first. A few months, maybe even a year. I've been reading the Quran, and I think I've gotten the most basic principles down (correct me if I missed something or got something...
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    Strangest things you've eaten?

    Canned octopus? That sounds super awesome, actually. The strangest thing I've eaten was probably frog legs. Although, in the Southern US, it's kind of common. I haven't really eaten anything really strange, but I'm always trying new things.
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    Is prostitution "immoral"?

    I like the Swedish approach. Make prostitutes legal, but buying sex illegal. That way, they can focus on the people who buy sex instead of punishing the people affected by human trafficking. Prostitution, simply put, is inherently exploitative (whether the prostitute is male or female)...
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    Pics of Your Religion!

    Wow, this art is just amazing. I especially love the Buddhist paintings and the Catholic cathedrals.
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    Hello!

    I made the mistake of posting in the Seekers forum before posting here. So, I have this long introduction in the wrong place! xD Anyways, I used to be on this site a long time ago, but I left. I'm now older, and I hope more mature. What brought me back was mainly an interest in Islam...
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    Seeking a Spiritual Path...

    There is one thing I understand - that I believe in the Abrahamic God. When I was younger, I rebelled and explored other religions (which helped strengthen my belief, in the long run). It was an experience I wouldn't trade for anything, because I gained empathy for other religions that I...
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