women who cannot accept that we think very differently. If I have offended anybody in my beliefs, practices and answers, I am deeply sorry for that, but I will NOT apologize for being who I am. My belief in Islam is strong and on the right track though I admit I do have much to learn. Last I knew God was very accepting of those of us who are learning about Him and have faith in Him. For those of you who are believers, how do you feel about interfaith battles and struggles? Is it acceptable to battle it out, to torment people until they believe as you do? When does "constructive criticism' cross the line and become harassment, condemnation and sinful in nature? I am open to advice and commentary, despite what many may believe. Sadly, what I have experienced lately has shown me why there are so many wars, even within the same religous groups.
2007-09-02 15:59:35 · 15 answers · asked by ♥ terry g ♥ 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Hey Lindsey: Did you miss this part???: For those of you who are believers, how do you feel about interfaith battles and struggles? Is it acceptable to battle it out, to torment people until they believe as you do? When does "constructive criticism' cross the line and become harassment, condemnation and sinful in nature? I
2007-09-02 16:05:32 · update #1
Fez- Yes I did mean INTRA faith. Sorry for that mistake. But it could also be interfaith, since lack of understanding of our own faith only adds to the conflict.
2007-09-02 16:16:07 · update #2
I really don't want sympathy. What I want is to understand how anybody thinks doing things like this actually HELPS anything??
2007-09-02 16:21:53 · update #3
R/S is like a large pond.
All types of animals come to the pond.
Some come to get a drink and quench their thirst.
Some come to submerge themselves and cool off.
Some defecate in the pond and at times this makes the water undrinkable.
Some come to the pond and when they find others there drinking they then pounce on them and try to devour them, much like the lions do at the watering holes in Africa.
We must be like the swan.
The swan dips its bill into the water, strains all the filth out and consumes that which is clean and clear.
The swan also swims on the surface, and with the oils on its feathers, allows all of the filth to run off back into the pond.
Let us all develop the qualities of the swan, allowing none of the dirty water to bother us!
2007-09-02 16:22:31 · answer #1 · answered by WillRogerswannabe 7 · 10⤊ 1⤋
Explaining one's religion to others is completely acceptable. Abusing and mocking the believers and beliefs of that religion is in no way acceptable.
Logical arguments without filthy language is acceptable. Ranting and raving with filthy language is not.
Tormenting others is by no means acceptable. Respecting everyone's choices and beliefs should be instilled within us all.
Like you said, wars happen because of people who are too proud or arrogant to accept the truth and therefore result in arguing and extreme measures of trying to prove that 'they're right'.
I'm also a Muslimah Alhamdulillah and what i have learnt of Islam makes full sense to me and maybe this is because i know the wisdom behind many of Islam's teachings. Islam tells us that seeking knowledge about your religion is COMPULSORY!
2007-09-02 23:13:20 · answer #2 · answered by Buncharoses 2 · 3⤊ 2⤋
It is worse to have disagreement within the same religion, whenever the other party has emotional problem, lack of EQ.
When there are differences in understading & practices, they can be too sensitive and can become unnecessarily furious like a mad dog, hahah!.
Like you Terry, I would also apologize if I offended anyone and we knew God is the One who would judge us, not them. He is the One who is All-Knowing, Forgiving & Loving.
Wish you a Happy Monday Morning. Just wonder, what do you have for breakfast today in Morrocco? : )
2007-09-03 03:19:16 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 2⤋
Wouldn't it be intrafaith battles? If it is within the same religion? ...Idk
There is a right way and a wrong way to do it (discuss not badger) and that's all I am going to say. Well, that and I have RARELY seen anybody do it the right way. Usually one side cannot handle it and it goes downhill from there. This is the simplest answer I could come up with. lol
There is no compsulsion in religion. That doesn't mean things should not be discussed though.
2007-09-02 23:09:52 · answer #4 · answered by Sassafrass 6 · 6⤊ 3⤋
Hi honey...
At first I thought u were the clone cz u didn't have the blue person thingy beside ur name!
BUT when I checked ur "history" I figured it was u...
So I tried to add u again but it doesn't let me anymore! :(
The thing u're explaining is the problem I have had on R&S with Wahabis/Salafis...
They've got zero tolerance... n they think that its only their way or no other way...
Quran says... we shouldn't fight eachother... we should stay united rather than divided...
AND that woman/women who cannot accept this matter... n follow u around... n clone u... well... it just shows how screwed up their own life is... n how much "extra" time they have on their hands... so they enjoy hurting others... they take out the anger they feel, from their own screwed up life, on u...
2007-09-02 23:26:24 · answer #5 · answered by Samantha 6 · 6⤊ 2⤋
I thought the same to you when I see "her" QA history. just for you know, I added her in my contact list so I can access her QA, and I have the same conclusion with you.
People who cloned me was a Muslim too, but I don't think he's a good Muslim coz he likes to divide Muslim in here, in R&S
so be careful to that people,
I am pretty sure, people who make clone of you is the same person with people who make clone for me, Lawrence, from the Lebanon, and others.
his aim is to divide Muslim in R&S
we should be aware...
fitnahs are everywhere!
2007-09-03 03:26:16 · answer #6 · answered by marhama 6 · 4⤊ 2⤋
Wow. I have never been offended by you. Sorry this has happened to you. People are ugly for the most part. I find you have to look long and deep to find any goodness in them. Sadly, that statement includes myself.
2007-09-02 23:11:35 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 2⤋
I really feel sorry for you. I've read some of your questions and even answered one. You seem to be going through a difficult time and the best advice I can give you is what I said before. You need to work on your relationship with God on your own and stop spending so much time worrying about what other people think. Pray about your struggles and let God lead you, not people. You seem to be too dependent on advice from others and that will only confuse you as you are bound to get conflicting answers. I will pray for you. Good luck.
2007-09-02 23:08:59 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 7⤋
((((((((((((((((((((((((( ⥠terry g ⥠)))))))))))))))))))))))))
Honey I feel for you! You poor dear, I don't understand how some people can be so nasty and clone you all the time. I hate clones and trolls, they are so pathetic. But no matter how many clones you have, the real you always shines out!
Edit - dear, I know you aren't looking for sympathy, what I'm trying to say is, I just think it's so unfair that you have so many nasty clones.
2007-09-02 23:13:37 · answer #9 · answered by ¸.•*´`*•.¸ ℓανєη∂єr ¸.•*´`*•.¸ 6 · 6⤊ 2⤋
This is too sad some people just dont have a LIFE,who has time to clone another person....LOL
2007-09-03 15:12:36 · answer #10 · answered by Tee 2 · 2⤊ 2⤋