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by Philandthrop
Mon Oct 20, 2008 11:04 am
Forum: Islam
Topic: Does the Koran Sanction Violence?
Replies: 150
Views: 30312

Does the Koran Sanction Violence?

<t>To continue the answer to the original question: the Koran supports its twin themes of dualism and submission by violence .<br/>
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Jeremy Bentham could have been speaking about Islam when he said: "“Fallacy is fraud; and fraud is useless when everything is done by force.”<br/>
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The basis ...
by Philandthrop
Mon Oct 20, 2008 8:19 am
Forum: Islam
Topic: Does the Koran Sanction Violence?
Replies: 150
Views: 30312

Does the Koran Sanction Violence?

<t>Dear Spot,<br/>
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I quote you, "The Koran being the revealed word of God, something the Koran itself makes quite clear, indicates that all of these facts you've uncovered about the Koran are God's will."<br/>
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-Indeed, you have identified the conclusion of Moslem scholars for the past ...
by Philandthrop
Sun Oct 19, 2008 7:04 pm
Forum: Islam
Topic: Does the Koran Sanction Violence?
Replies: 150
Views: 30312

Does the Koran Sanction Violence?

<t>"Opinions with no factual basis are, of course, worthless. Testable observation is the bedrock of all useful interpretation."<br/>
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Dear Spot, <br/>
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You are obviously a retired academic. <br/>
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I had no intention of invading a cosy chat with facts, but the question was not ...
by Philandthrop
Sun Oct 19, 2008 5:07 pm
Forum: Islam
Topic: Does the Koran Sanction Violence?
Replies: 150
Views: 30312

Does the Koran Sanction Violence?

<t>You are very kind to offer psychological assistance. <br/>
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Before accepting your offer, would you please state your credentials...<br/>
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...in other words:<br/>
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1) who is "We" (...a therapeutic team? or one person?)<br/>
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2) is education using factual information wrong in ...
by Philandthrop
Sun Oct 19, 2008 4:50 pm
Forum: Islam
Topic: The Holy Qur'an
Replies: 30
Views: 30085

The Holy Qur'an

<r>The Koran was composed to be a troop motivator.<br/>
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Since 61% of the Koran is hate messages directed against the kufaar, it must be understood as a collection of harangues addressed to Arabian tribal troops to inspire courage and a desire for booty and female prizes.<br/>
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The Koran ...
by Philandthrop
Sun Oct 19, 2008 4:05 pm
Forum: Islam
Topic: Does the Koran Sanction Violence?
Replies: 150
Views: 30312

Does the Koran Sanction Violence?

<t>The answer to this question is a resounding "YES". <br/>
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The Koran does sanction violence against all unbelievers who resist Mohammed and refuse to allow him to humiliate them. The basic two ideas in Islam are dualism (two codes of ethics, as well as two of almost everything) and idea of ...
by Philandthrop
Sun Oct 19, 2008 3:07 pm
Forum: Islam
Topic: Love your neighbor as yourself
Replies: 25
Views: 14370

Love your neighbor as yourself

<t>Textual analysis reveals that nowhere in the Koran is there an expression of the Golden Rule¦therefore, it is of no importance in Islam and Muslims have no reason to observe it. Since Islam's most important message to humanity (the Noble Koran) does not contain the Golden Rule, it is logical that ...

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