Wishing you all a blessed, sanctifying, and peaceful Ramadan.
Indeed. Allah Akbar. God truly is great; may he bless our souls with love and wisdom and allow us to share it with all men and women, regardless of religion or creed.Originally Posted by helmuth_hubener
A polytheist like yourself would not fare well among Muslims. Unfortunate truth.
Thanks, westkyle! And thanks also, Sola! You are getting better and better at expressing your point of view -- don't think I haven't noticed! Of course, I have actually been among Muslims and fared excellently.
As have I. Most are much better people than Mohammad, but I was at a loss for words when my friend asked how sex was physically harmful to nine year olds.Thanks, westkyle! And thanks also, Sola! You are getting better and better at expressing your point of view -- don't think I haven't noticed! Of course, I have actually been among Muslims and fared excellently.
Was he acknowledging the emotional harm? Just curious why he specified physical harm.
On this Ramadan I'd like to acknowledge the work of the Eastern Patriarch John of Damascus, whom became the proto-Linus of "A Charlie Brown Christmas" more than a thousand years before the original by explaining the true meaning of Ramadan, namely the celebration of Mohammed, the great conqueror of the Arabian Peninsula whom happened upon the revelation of the Qu'ran when it was taught to him by a displaced Arian priest(s), most likely by rote since Mohammed was illiterate (this probably explains why he would often forget major parts of his revelation), and then went merrily about with his amazing military exploits while his scribes (probably also displaced Arians, or maybe local converts to the original Unitarian heresy that shared Mohammed's homeland) who also compiled the hadiths, thus making the Qu'ran even more than a plagiarized Old and New Testament, marked up with Arian errors and having a long addendum to include all of Mohammed's exploits.
What a joyous occasion is Ramadan, I am thankful for all the well wishes, even though sadly both God's will and common sense prevent me from partaking of the festivities..
I think he had the usual "Aisha is special" caveat in mind. Or I could have added the "physical" part in my head since I read up on obstetric fistulas, which is basically when the barrier between the rectum and vagina or the bladder and vagina is ripped during childbirth. This, obviously, is a greater risk for girls experiencing pregnancy at an early age due to an underdeveloped body.
God doesn't care. It's obvious that he doesn't.
God cares if He is worshipped the way He commands.
Islamic fatalism tends to agree with this sentiment, what will be will be, and the will of Allah will thus be, do what one may or what one might. It's one of the many reasons why I have a very easy time rejecting Islam, and also the reason why most who convert to it are stupid, hedonistic atheists and secular humanists with no education about the history of religion or even a care to attempt such an education.
Posting Permissions
Reply With Quote
Were it not for this thread I wouldn't have known it was this month. :/
Connect With Us