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Shoshin1 · Sentient Being · Veteran
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- Shoshin1
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Re: Islam: The Rough Diamond?
Yes, there are verses in the Quran that mention violence, but they are not blanket endorsements of violence. Many of the verses that mention fighting were revealed during times of war or persecution,… (View Post)
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Re: Islam: The Rough Diamond?
(Quote) Nice bit of selective framing there, @Jeroen. You tend to focus on Muslims and Islam whenever violence comes up, but you’re starting to sound like those who blame October 7 alone for what’s h… (View Post)1 -
Re: Just for fun: the random, useless announcements thread!
Yes, it would seem that drugs are winning the war on drugs, a war the US has been waging since 1971. Over 50 years later, it drags on with no real victory in sight. Meanwhile, someone is making a hea… (View Post)
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Re: Islam: The Rough Diamond?
(Quote) Fair enough, but if you're going to make sweeping statements about Muslims or Islam, then surely the broader context does matter. We don’t exist in a vacuum. (View Post)
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Re: Islam: The Rough Diamond?
(Quote) Personally, I have no interest in the Abrahamic religions, or any institutional religion. All have been corrupted or co-opted, including Buddhism when turned into a system of belief. The stat… (View Post)3