Can someone explain to me the difference?

[videoholic]

I didn\'t switch the topic at all.  Two beliefs.  Both feel they get eternal life if they follow their belief.

And no, I don\'t think differently.  I\'ve ony stated a question.  I\'ve never stated my views.

But in your original post you said "Muslim terrorists" and compared them to Christians.  - and yes this should be in the debate forum.

[CHIZZY]

I believed in God until I was 4. Then I saw saw star wars, and realized it made as much sense (or more) than the stories they were telling me.

No religion for me, thanks.

[videoholic]

I just used the muslim terrorists as an example. THere are many religions out there where the followers have a whacked view, but in their own mind it\'s right.  Heck, look at the budhists.

And I didn\'t realize we had a debate forum.

Political Debate/Current events - maybe one of the admins should ad Theological Debate to the title as well.

There are extremists on both sides.

Difference is you don\'t see Christian extremists strapping themselves with explosives and killing others.

[videoholic]

OK, then I should just get rid of the whole Muslim terrorist thing.

How about budhists who believe in reincarnation.  I mean to me it\'s kind of whacked to think I could come back as a cow.  But is it any more whacked than believing that a dead guy could come back from the dead and give me eternal glee?

[CHIZZY]

And how about the Hare Krishnas? They believe in reincarnation, wipe their butts with their left hand, eat with their right, and believe that no matter what you do, if the last thing you say before you die is "hare krishna", then you escape torment and being reincarnated as a cockroach.

Originally posted by SwifDi
There are extremists on both sides.

Difference is you don\'t see Christian extremists strapping themselves with explosives and killing others.

No but they have gone in to abortion clinics and blown them up or shut them up, each has their equivalent nut job Swif. Although the Muslim terrorists are much crazier imo, anyone who will kill themselve for a religion is just plain crazy.


Jesus also would have been called a Cult leader if he had shown up today.

[Titan]

Originally posted by CHIZZY
I believed in God until I was 4. Then I saw saw star wars, and realized it made as much sense (or more) than the stories they were telling me.

No religion for me, thanks.

The Force is with you, always :shy:

Originally posted by videoholic
Muslim Terrorists:

Believe that when they do these suicide attacks that they will be bathed in a sea of virgins forever.  OR something like that.


Christians:

Believe that Christ died for their sins, but one day he will be reborn and if you believe him you will live forever in heaven.







I just have to laugh when people rag on the terrorists because their views are so whacked.  Why are they wrong and christians are right?  



Merry CHristmas.  

Bah.I ve talked to someone who has studied islam and this is what he has told me.Most people misunderstand the islamic religion.Actually the real muslim teachings have nothing to do with killing non-muslims.The real teachings even say that the woman should be respected greately and she is not ment to do all the housework, cleaning etc.
It has more in common with Christianism than most people believe

In some arabian countries the teachings have been altered by the hand of man.The extremnists and fanatics are a result of this

Also many terrorost attacks dont necessarily have to do with religious fanatism.

Many many palestinians for example who make suicidal attacks are not because of religion.
Their suffering, loss of relatives and everyday killings have changed the way they feel for life.They are full of wrath and desperation.
Also some people fail to comprehend is the fact that some people with  non-religious interests want to fanatise people to have them under their control for these interests under the mask of religion

Bin Landen didnt just decide for the twin tower attack based solely on his religious beliefs either.

The reasons behind most attacks have to do with politics, nationalism, desperation and other interests

Wow, seeing how many of you don\'t have religions or w/e, this is a good place to put a topic of this sort...nobody to take up for religions...no fights/arguments/whatever...

The Bible and the Koran were both written by man - despite what some would claim and as such both are subject to the agenda\'s of the authors.

[Titan]

I like Unicrons post and do agree with him 100%. I know a little bit about Islam and it is really an equality religion that is respectful and whatnot. I know muslims and they are nothing like what you hear about.

I agree that Bin Laden\'s motives are strictly political as well, and he uses his constant, "Praise be to Allah" as nothing more than a mask to hide behind.