decided that it is just ONE BIG CONTROVERSY! No matter how hard we try, this HUGE topic is and will remain one for ever more. I figured since this is supposed to be a debate I would chose a topic in which focused more on one of the several many subtopics within my topic.
I find religion to be one of the major issues in our World. I will be comparing Islam vs. Christianity. You see for myself, I believe religion is stupid and pointless. I never have truly been able to grasp the concept of "God." Unfortunately in our World at this time two very major faiths are at WAR. This is known as the War on Iraq. Though its not necessarily Christianity. The one who put us in the War is a Christian.
To be even more specific I will be focusing on their (Islam and Christian) views on War, oppression, murder, and violence. This is only because we are facing major issues surrounding our environment.... I will be receiving both informations from the following address http://www.dianedew.com/islam.htm#6. This address will inform you of far more than just what i would like to explain. It includes all other aspects of faiths. This informs us of dieties, morality, which I will also be explaining, treatment towards women, eternal judgement, prayer and many more.... CHECK IT OUT!
With in Islam, they believe violence should be both accepted and forbidden. This all depends on who you are talking about. "Make war on them until idolatry is no more and Allah's religion reigns supreme." (Koran 8:37) Muslims are taught that Islam and Allah is greatest and that any other belief is wrong. It specifically insists anti - relationships with Jews or Christians,"When the Sacred Months are over, kill those who ascribe partners to God wheresoever ye find them; seize them, encompass them, and ambush them; then if they repent and observe prayer and pay the alms, let them go their way (Koran 4:5). " Is this not ridiculous! I find it completely against what God ultimately wants. Or what I understand of "God or Allah." The Koran and Muslims disapprove however saying " And slay not the soul which God has forbidden except for the just cause..." (Koran 17:33) and " If anyone killed a person not in retaliation for murder or to spread mischief in the land, it would be as if he killed the whole of mankind. And if anyone saved a life, it would be as if he saved the whole of mankind." (Surah Al-Maaida 5:32) The Koran makes it clear that fighting and violence are ok in the act of retaliation. In somewhat of layman terms do as other do unto you. " Fight for the sake of Allah, those that fight against you, but do not attack first. Allah does not love aggressors."
With in Christianity, the bible actually promotes some decent morals "Thou shall not kill(murder)."(Exodus 20:13;Deuteronomy) "...murders...they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God." (Galatians 5:21) This is a great topic! I don't necessarily believe in the Bible but it does show very many morals and ethics we should follow in everyday life. The so called God destroyed the planet with a enormous flood. He did this because of all the violence and murder happening within the World even at this time. ".... the earth was filled with violence... Then God said to Noah, The end of all flesh has come before Me; for the earth is filled with violence.... behold, I am about to destroy them..." (Genesis 6:13) It seems as if God is promoting violence himself by doing the following. I also thought Jesus died for our sins so WHY?, does God need to punish us all. That had no impact what so ever to help; things are still the same today as they were back in Noah's day. The bible states that " neither repented they of their murders, nor of their fornication, nor of their thefts." (Revelation 9:21) It's saying humans should and do not feel sorry for themselves and their actions which contain many unmoral meanings. This is ridiculous, true though, human beings truly do not feel sorry for themselves. This is a problem that causes us to sin and be the unmoral beings we are. An issue with me and God is that Jesus died for are sins as I've said before, which makes humanity think we can sin and still go to Heaven.
I beleive that this is a very bias website and that they are trying to promote Christianity. Yet, when I read it and intook it's teachings I found many flaws in both religions. Some, were very obvious and others I really had to dig into my heart deep, to think about. Religion is just one big debate on which one is the more "better" religion. In lamene terms we look into religion for a place where we humans can find a way to be ok with oursleves and to accept our faults.
Faith and religion is never going to change, stop or learn to accept eachother. This is shown throughout history and is very relevent in today's society. Humans since the dawn of time have "adapted" to sin. We do it everyday. When a young girl says she is fat, when another lies. It is apart of us. I believe humans will always try to look up into the sky and imagine a higher power. This isn't a bad thing, it is just the way it is. We will forever more be sinners and religion, mainly Chrisianity and Islam will always be just ONE GIANT CONTROVERSY!!
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