Lightkeeper
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Are religious wars necessary?
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You said exactly what I was thinking, so "ditto".jewscout said:I think that the necessity of any war is dependent upon the situation. I think the war against Nazi Germany was necessary. As far as religious wars go...i wish we didn't have to kill each other over how we pray and view G-d i don't think that's what He wants.
I agree. Islam only talks about war as a last resort. If they want to kill you anyways, you have to fight. And if they supress your beliefs ex. don't let you go to the masjid, church, synagogue, you have to fight. However, if some people did not want to become Muslims, war was never declared on them. They were just required to be peaceful members of the country, civilization, empire, etc. and pay a small tax.War is not necessary, period. It may be unavoidable at times, but it is never necessary.
It's sad that I agree so adamantly with this. You'd think that anyone proclaiming to be a follower of a peaceful religion would not use this tactic, and I wish it was so.Sunstone said:I don't think religious wars are usually necessary, but religion is usually used by politicians to make every war seem necessary.
painted wolf said:War is a tool to gain what a culture feels it needs. Land, riches, slaves, oil, prestige whatever. Religion is often complacent if not encourageing in this endevor. No culture content with what it currently has engages in warfare. Religion seeking to keep its followers happy (as happy followers are loyal followers) goes allong with or eaven encourages the state in its warmongering. Religion promices the might of thier god/s are on thier side and that the war is holy and justified. That murder in the name of a rightous cause is not a sin but a glory to god.
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This certainly seems to be fair. :sarcastic "If you don't believe in the same God we do, you must pay an extra tax.RearingArabian said:They were just required to be peaceful members of the country, civilization, empire, etc. and pay a small tax.
Okay, I give. You're gonna have to educate this hillbilly from Kentucky. What the heck is a Koan?mahayana said:...I took it for a koan.
And that, as answered by Terry Pratchett, is "CLA-". It's the other hand that makes the "P" sound.Engyo said:A koan is a zen (Buddhist) statement which may be confusing on it's face, but when meditated upon, leads one to insight. One very familiar one is "What is the sound of one hand clapping?"
Obviously you missed that episode of the Simpsons Bart answers that one for you.Engyo said:A koan is a zen (Buddhist) statement which may be confusing on it's face, but when meditated upon, leads one to insight. One very familiar one is "What is the sound of one hand clapping?"