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  1. The_Fisher_King

    Was the Qur'an created or is it uncreated? - Muslims only

    This debate is for Muslims only, of whatever persuasion Salams Do you believe the Holy Qur'an was created or has it always existed (i.e. is uncreated)? Please support your position with references to the Qur'an and Ahadith and where appropriate scholarly exegesis. Wassalam
  2. The_Fisher_King

    Deceased organ donation for transplantation

    What is your opinion about the validity or otherwise of deceased organ donation for transplantation purposes? If you agree with it, why do you do so? If not, why not?
  3. The_Fisher_King

    Growing a beard for religious reasons - why?

    For those of you who grow a beard for religious reasons, why do you do it? I'm interested in answers beyond the simple 'for religious reasons' or 'because God says so' or 'because my holy book says so' type. Not looking to debate here, just curious and looking to learn from others'...
  4. The_Fisher_King

    Where's the wrong in cross-dressing?

    I know, another 'clothing-related' thread on my part! But clothing norms do seem to play a large part in cultures and societies around the world, and that interests me. I'm defining 'cross-dressing' here the same way that Wikipedia does in its opening sentence on the topic, to wit...
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    Where's the wrong in nudity in public?

    People may wish to read the Wikipedia page by way of background. I'm interested in both cultural (including religious) and legal perspectives on the question of nudity in public. Personally, I'm coming to this question with an open mind. If you see nudity in public as wrong, why is that...
  6. The_Fisher_King

    Captain Fantastic - anyone else here seen it?

    Hi, I've just seen the movie Captain Fantastic, which I really enjoyed. Has anyone else here seen it? If so, what do you make of the title character's approach to raising his kids the way he did? Good, not so good? Cheers, TFK
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    Born again (Sufi) Muslim

    Hi all, I can't remember the last time I posted in this forum, but I just wanted to say 'Hey, I'm back', and with a new look, and this seemed the best place to say this. Done a lot more soul-searching. And my mental health is in a better place. Gone for good are my old-time Gnostic leanings...
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    Renounced my Gnosticism

    Hi all, After wrestling with it and its general incompatibility with mainstream Islam for quite a while now, I have finally decided to renounce my Gnosticism and embrace a more world-affirming view of life and a more generally mainstream view of Islam (though with the odd difference from the...
  9. The_Fisher_King

    Is it right that Israel Folau should get the sack for his 'Hell awaits gay people' comments?

    The Australian rugby player is to be sacked after a social media post in which he also said "drunks, homosexuals, adulterers, liars, fornicators, thieves, atheists and idolaters" should "repent" because "only Jesus saves". In a statement, Rugby Australia said the post "does not represent the...
  10. The_Fisher_King

    Returned after a long absence

    Hi all, I've decided to return after something of a long absence. Got my s*** together and spent plenty of time reflecting on stuff and am in a generally better place (with a clearer idea about where I stand in relation to a whole bunch of things). Anyhow, just thought I'd check back in...
  11. The_Fisher_King

    Martin Shkreli jailed after Facebook post about Hillary Clinton

    What do you make of this? Martin Shkreli jailed after Facebook post about Hillary Clinton Should he have been jailed for this? Did he really overstep the boundaries of free speech?
  12. The_Fisher_King

    1robin vs The_Fisher_King Part Deux: the evidence that Yahweh is God rather than another God

    This being your claim, do you want to kick off?
  13. The_Fisher_King

    Erdogan critic Dogan Akhanli arrested in Spain

    Erdogan critic Dogan Akhanli arrested in Spain What do y'all reckon to this?
  14. The_Fisher_King

    My religion: Your questions answered...

    ...or at least I'll have a half-decent shot at it!
  15. The_Fisher_King

    Hi all, I'm back in from the cold..

    Hi everybody, It's pretty chilly out there! Just wanted to say sorry I left so suddenly back in November last year without any explanation or notice...things just went from bad to worse on the mental health front...reflected to an extent in the last few of my posts before I checked out (to...
  16. The_Fisher_King

    I'm back...

    ...after something of a long absence. My mental health took a turn for the worse, but I'm all drugged up and the better for it!
  17. The_Fisher_King

    1robin vs The_Fisher_King: What forms of religion would account for objective morality?

    Do you want to kick off with an opening answer to this question?
  18. The_Fisher_King

    What's your view on 'marriages of convenience'?

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marriage_of_convenience (with all of the usual caveats)
  19. The_Fisher_King

    On what basis can someone declare themselves to be an adherent of a particular religion?

    What 'counts' (and what doesn't)? On what basis can someone else say that someone is not an adherent of said religion? This could be about any religion, or indeed the question of adherence/belonging/identification with any other group.
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    Leaving curtains open at night

    Hi all, Do you leave your curtains open at night? Or do you know someone who does? Why do you/they do so? Why not close them?
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