The Black Whirlwind
Well-Known Member
i think the reason people dont like islam are because of shows like 24 and that the majority of terrorists are muslim.
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Religions you reject
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Prima
Well-Known Member
Like others have said, I don't reject any of these religions, because none of them promote pain and hatred in their creed. I reject a few beliefs in them, but not them overall. And I certainly reject those nasty people who use their religion to cause pain to others. The thing is, no one practices a pure form of their religion. It's impossible to do everything the religion says. So I guess I accept these religions like I accept pure communism - sounds great, but it'll never happen.
Feathers in Hair
World's Tallest Hobbit
Wait, can I go back and change my answer and plaguarize Scott? He just said in one eloquent sentence what I think I babbled on about for a few paragraphs.SOGFPP said:
Saw11_2000
Well-Known Member
Look how interesting this graph is...just look at the colors!!!!
Green Gaia
Veteran Member
I'm not, when you take into account that they are probably the two most misunderstood religions overall.Saw11_2000 said:
john313
warrior-poet
It depends on what you mean by religion. If you are referring to the original teachings of the prophets/messengers of the major religions, i accept them all since they were the same teachings. if you are referring to the man-modified versions that are widely practiced today, i guess i would reject most all. I do not know much about satanism, but i reject what does not follow the teachings of the prophets.
john313
warrior-poet
I think it is because the american media always shows muslims and says they are terrorists. There are many "terrorists" in other countries and of every religion, but right now we are supposed to be scared of muslims for whatever reason. Also most people believe what they see on tv and do not read or learn the truth that Islam is a religion of peace despite what a few individuals might do.md_88 said:
I haven't voted. I have created a set of rules according to which I try to live, and don't for myself accept any religion (Daoism possibly excluded from the exclusion list).
On the other hand, there are religions which I respect less than others. I can accept the Abrahamic religions' views of their scriptures, despite not believing in them, but I don't accept religions claiming that their scriptures are dictated by beings (not gods) from outer space. I don't like religions that seemingly are created just to make their prophets/leaders/executives rich. I frown on religions saying that they believe in a certain book, and then interpret it in ways that defy all common sense as well as scholarship.
Scott, I bow to your post. I do try to find the positive aspects of religions, traditions, cultures etc., but in the above cases, I find that the absurdities outweigh the positive aspects (if any).
On the other hand, there are religions which I respect less than others. I can accept the Abrahamic religions' views of their scriptures, despite not believing in them, but I don't accept religions claiming that their scriptures are dictated by beings (not gods) from outer space. I don't like religions that seemingly are created just to make their prophets/leaders/executives rich. I frown on religions saying that they believe in a certain book, and then interpret it in ways that defy all common sense as well as scholarship.
Scott, I bow to your post. I do try to find the positive aspects of religions, traditions, cultures etc., but in the above cases, I find that the absurdities outweigh the positive aspects (if any).
Dr. Nosophoros
Active Member
I don't really reject any, all have their good and bad points, I take and use what I see as worthful from many sources to enhance own well being, the only thing I reject is what I see as obvious ignorance.
Dadball
Member
I voted for none. To be honest, there are certain traditions & rituals in all religions that I don't care for, and there is good and bad people in all walks of life. To condem a religion because of some fanatics is simple minded and lazy. I believe all people including those who reject God are children of God. To hate them is to hate God. I can't do that.
painted wolf
Grey Muzzle
let me clerify, you asked what religions I 'rejected' not what religions did I not 'tolerate'.saw said:
I tolerate Christianity, I love the teachings of Jesus for thier wisdom. However Christianity as a whole was not for me, it never felt quite right to me so I chose to find a faith that did.
I have no ill will tword Christianity, infact I have some fond memories of being one. I do have great frustration with some of the extremist followers, but you find those in any Religion.
I can not have 'rejected' the other faiths as I have never been a member of another faith.
So please do not confuse the point that I 'rejected' Christianity with the idea that I don't 'tolerate' Christianity.
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Master Vigil
Well-Known Member
No worries Scott, I gave her some.
The Black Whirlwind
Well-Known Member
since the media in my country is so biased to be a usually right-wing, terrorist-hating christian-loving media, all i ever see about terrorists are AL-ZAQARWI (i dont think im spelling his name right...) MUQTADA AL-SADR, OSAMA BIN LADEN. there is always something in the news a bout key al qaueda liuetenants being captured, and the only form of terrorists shown seem to be muslims. you never hear about a christian bombing a school, or a buddhist blowing up a marketplace. all you hear about are islamic terrorists. and absoluteley nothing else