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  1. Ryujin

    Dogs in Islam?

    Hello! I have read that in many muslim majority countries, dog ownership is very low. As I understand it, it is mostly a cultural characteristic of most of these places, though a few odd hadiths have at times been used to explain it. I, also, have read a translation of the Quran and, of the...
  2. Ryujin

    Why do we love lying to ourselves?

    Good point. I would say, though, that doubt isn't a bad thing for the faithful. Without doubt there can be no faith...
  3. Ryujin

    No Jew nor Greek in Christ...

    Thank you for answering and, for what it's worth, I very much admire your values.
  4. Ryujin

    No Jew nor Greek in Christ...

    That is terrible! I'm sorry that you've had to deal with this.And that you've experienced this kind of hate multiple times is so much worse. Where do you have these experiences? I've never seen such hostile situations as people being called "dirty Jew" or "Satan worshiper", and I live in the...
  5. Ryujin

    Was Islam spread by the sword?

    Ah, yes, I lost sight of what the debate was about for a moment. My bad, lol. It can be pretty easy to do, though, when the threads go on this long.
  6. Ryujin

    Was Islam spread by the sword?

    Some would argue, though, that the culture and people of Hedjaz at the time were so violent, so ignorant, and so stubborn that only Harsh and uncompromising, non-peaceful methods would be effective in civilizing them and giving them a unified code. And things did improve for the Arabs under...
  7. Ryujin

    What are your opinions on Anti-Theism?

    I completely agree with you in this, btw. I think that when anyone is given so much power over their fellow humans as a government or police force or military has, that it will inevitably corrupt them and they will, as you say, " become cesspools for frustration and evil."
  8. Ryujin

    What are your opinions on Anti-Theism?

    I am also curious about this. What happened Philotech?
  9. Ryujin

    Pics of Your Religion!

    I love everything about this photo. The girl, the monk, just everything! You sir, deserve frubals! Also, keep em coming! You are one of the only three people on the forum who practice Japanese religions!
  10. Ryujin

    What are your opinions on Anti-Theism?

    All experience is delusion. Our senses are imperfect and do not show us reality as it is. Our emotions, likewise, are based on delusion. You acknowledge that many delusions are beneficial but disregard theism as being a useless one. This is simply your perspective on it. It seems a little rude...
  11. Ryujin

    Was Islam spread by the sword?

    I think you're indulging in the fantasy of an "Imperial Presidency". The position of president is powerful, yes, but it isn't equivalent to an elected king. You are trying to give a personality to his policies. This is misguided. He, alone, does not decide on official policies. The actual...
  12. Ryujin

    Was Islam spread by the sword?

    Also, just wanted to say that I do agree with you on the importance of military action and I do, in fact, also value it highly. I will be the first to argue for a military response to injustice, at any level. I simply do not think that this veiwpoint is consistent with Christianity. Just, FYI.
  13. Ryujin

    the right religion

    Honour. A rigid code of conduct that encourages discipline. I care not for salvation or perfection or immortality. So long as I hold to my tradition's code, that accomplishment will be enough for me, even if I perish into nothingness or union with an impersonal spirit world, one that cannot...
  14. Ryujin

    Was Islam spread by the sword?

    Maybe, hoard? You think that Christianity converted all those in the former Roman Empire by it's MERIT? Really? Natural conversions were not much higher in number than the religions of Isis or Mithras. The bulk of Roman citizens that converted to Christianity did so only after it was...
  15. Ryujin

    Was Islam spread by the sword?

    This answer reminded me of a couple other things I wanted to ask you. Many say that Christianity is eurocentric and that Christian culture is nearly synonymous to western culture. This isn't too surprising, since a little less than half of all Christians live in Europe and North America( and...
  16. Ryujin

    Was Islam spread by the sword?

    Hey, I wanted to ask you something about this. What are your thoughts on the theory that the Nuking of Japan was done to intimidate the Soviets, who were poised to go to war with the west after WW2 ended? The theory goes that since Japan was completely blockaded, with nothing allowed in or out...
  17. Ryujin

    Was Islam spread by the sword?

    I didn't mean to dismiss your statements context and I apologize if it seems as such. There isn't anything to discuss, really. I just felt as though it was inappropriate to say that Islam, being a religion, supported the axis. Obviously, you feel differently. Unless you wish to further...
  18. Ryujin

    the right religion

    Yes, and thank you for responding. I have to admit that my understanding of "Grace" as a concept is lacking, as it is not a part of my religious tradition. "I think you mean that they became so morally desensitized they no longer feared evil. Even that is debatable because it was almost...
  19. Ryujin

    Was Islam spread by the sword?

    "Islam being a significant number of Islamic people." But no where near even a remote majority. I remind you, people who follow Islam make up a FIFTH of the human population. I believe you are wrong when you say that Islam fought on the side of the Axis. Also, I understand that you simply...
  20. Ryujin

    Was Islam spread by the sword?

    "Islam fought on the side which hid the camps and gassed the Jews by the millions." Really? Just gonna lump the entire religion into that? You are ignoring the thousands of Indian and Saharan Muslims that fought against the Axis. Furthermore, by that logic, Catholicism fought on the side...
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