Comments on: Thoughts on Islam

By: Marzouq

Marzouq — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 10:39:20 +0000

In reality a lot of these people are very close minded and don’t think about how to convince people or communicate with people! Islam is a way of life, guidelines to live by, not to drive other people nuts or torture them

By: Vinnie

Vinnie — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 07:41:19 +0000

Nothing wrong with wanting to rationalize things in our religion
A scientific mind and approach to Islam is always welcome. Of course you won’t have all the knowledge that you’d like to have, but looking critically at Islam makes you appreciate it even more
I wouldn’t have argued w/ them and your doing fine discussing it on your blog imo

By: Haider

Haider — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 13:15:30 +0000

I didn’t actually have a stand. I just walked around and had discussions with people. Without trying to force my beliefs on them or trying to convert them. We’d simply discuss topics and share perspectives.

I would go for people that either had something meaningful to say, or walked away from Muslims who made no sense (which usually meant they were people who had some sense).

And I definitely admitted when I was ignorant. Unlike the Muslims there, who act as if they receive direct revelations from God.

I’m *cutting down* on Haidaments, not abandoning them completely!

By: Bloggylife

Bloggylife — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 12:36:27 +0000

MBH, I’ll think about it for next time

Haider, giving up your Haidaments already
wAllah good you were a participant, usually I’m not good arguing on the spot, I have to think about it and then reply

By: MBH

MBH — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 09:39:19 +0000

I doubt, really. I don’t read your Haidaments, just the first line of each paragraph

By: Haider

Haider — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 09:38:27 +0000

It’s better for YOUR health.

You’re welcome.

By: MBH

MBH — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 09:33:23 +0000

Haider, cutting down on Haidaments? That’s not healthy for you dude!

By: Haider

Haider — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 09:31:17 +0000

Memories!

I loved going to that place. Not sure if it was good for my health or not, but definitely thought provoking.

I decided to go on a weekly basis and engage people in discussion because I didn’t want the preachers there representing me, especially since they lack reason and respect. I was constantly told that I was not like the other Muslims.

Very confrontational and they don’t take a second to remotely consider what the other person is saying.

I learned a lot in that place, but I can’t list the lessons here (I’m cutting down on my Haidaments ).

By: MBH

MBH — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 01:23:08 +0000

I would’ve argued the shepherds, I mean preachers. Ahem.