format_quote Originally Posted by
منوة الخيال
I find atheists to have the oddest take on reality but I haven't lost sleep over it
With reality I was referring to political not spiritual. I did state that I am more interested in the political aspects than the theological.
Differences between Atheists and theists do not really play into that. Nor is it Islam that really stands to the question.
It is the general perception of other cultures and countries. A perception intrinsic to people that is often shared locally regardless of religion or denomination.
format_quote Originally Posted by
Perseveranze
Ah, typically, Christianity and Judaism say this and that, so Islam must also be the same.
That's the impression I get with your kind of thinking.
Well it is not like I haven't debated some Muslims before. I did hear the all the usual suspects of arguments and trains of thought. I admit that this was a simple assumption but assuming the opposite especially after reading that first link posted would be weird. If you'd refer me too some good youtube debates or threads on this forum I'd be very interested. There are many arguments all monotheists share so I do put them into the same boat at least on many fundamental issues.
format_quote Originally Posted by
منوة الخيال
The mystery remains is why should we care? I notice when we care they don't like it and call us Barbarians, and yet they'd bait us into drivel while already advertising their apathy.
Why you should care I don't know but in general I think better understanding of each other is the only way for mutual respect. You act as if you think it impossible to make your case or that I would not listen. I merely tried to honestly say why I joined and that my primary interest is in the political worldly realm and I am seeking the opinions and arguments of the people of Islam for I think it rather fruitless to endlessly discuss such topics in among like minded people in other forums. Is politics forbidden in this forum? I am open to any theological debates too but I would lie if I said that is my primary concern.
format_quote Originally Posted by
منوة الخيال
he's apathetic, unamused, bored and not interested in a debate- what's left?
Honestly what is the problem? I didn't want to start a debate here in this introductory thread as
sister harb truthfully stated it is not the ideal place and would be better put in a specific thread with a topic.
If you have a thread that you think I should read point me to it.