I know, but you refered to the New Testament as better because it was new. That is offensive to a Jewish view. You could have said it in a better way. But its not really important because I think we are in agreement.
Well I just figured christians would use more of the stuff from the new testament. I figured the new would outrule the old one is all. I don't think one religion is better than the other.
If you want to tell people the truth, make them laugh, otherwise they'll kill you.
Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
-Oscar Wilde
I think that perhaps Middle Eastern people are more devout with their religion so people associate their actions with their religion. Their actions are based on our foreign policy.
I don't think their actions are strictly based on our foreign policy. I think that saying that their actions are based on our foreign policy is kind of a cop out giving them responsiblity for their actions. Just because they may not like some of our foriegn policy is no excuse for breeding hate for our country. And it can also be said that our foreign policy is based on their actions.
you couldn't swing if you were hangin' from a palm tree in a hurricane.
The problem is the countries where these radical muslims hide and live either support or condone their actions. This then requires military action to stop them from carrying out further attacks which leads to innocent lives being lost.
How to stop this endless circle of violence?? Not until they stop blowing up trains, towers, and subways.
Our violence causes innocents to die, too.
If you want to tell people the truth, make them laugh, otherwise they'll kill you.
Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
-Oscar Wilde
Well I just figured christians would use more of the stuff from the new testament. I figured the new would outrule the old one is all. I don't think one religion is better than the other.
Fair enough. I think I just got riled up about something because my initial reaction was a personal one, but not necessarily exactly related to the point you were making.
you couldn't swing if you were hangin' from a palm tree in a hurricane.
True. But I tend to believe that our actions have the intent of trying to stop violence altogether and resolve the situation. And that violence coming from the other side (at least against us) is only intended to cause suffering.
you couldn't swing if you were hangin' from a palm tree in a hurricane.
I don't think their actions are strictly based on our foreign policy. I think that saying that their actions are based on our foreign policy is kind of a cop out giving them responsiblity for their actions. Just because they may not like some of our foriegn policy is no excuse for breeding hate for our country. And it can also be said that our foreign policy is based on their actions.
But what is this foreign policy? It's not a policy of human rights or justice, it's a one sided corrupt policy, they have every right to dislike it, it's a policy of taking down their elected leaders and putting up ones that will support us, a policy of rape and destruction of land.
Our policy of support for apartheid israel and other corrupt states/countries/leaders
You can say that our foreign policy is based on their actions, but you'd be wrong.
But what is this foreign policy? It's not a policy of human rights or justice, it's a one sided corrupt policy, they have every right to dislike it, it's a policy of taking down their elected leaders and putting up ones that will support us, a policy of rape and destruction of land.
You can say that our foreign policy is based on their actions, but you'd be wrong.
Saddam Hussein was an elected leader?
you couldn't swing if you were hangin' from a palm tree in a hurricane.
Violence will not solve violence. You're only kidding yourself if you think it will. What has the violence thus far produced?
I actually believe in that idealistic notion, really I do.
Unfortunately, in practice it doesn't work.
In the real world bullies (like Muslims) when not met with force, will run rough-shot over anyone and everyone. Regardless off whether they meet violence with violence, or whether they choose to not react with violence. The result has always been the same. Death, torture, slavery and servitude.
What do you mean by defense? Military action can be defensive.
Well I wouldn't expect us to stand there if bombers were in our country. They would need to be stopped. If a country waged war against us would would have to stop them from invading.
If you want to tell people the truth, make them laugh, otherwise they'll kill you.
Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
-Oscar Wilde
I actually believe in that idealistic notion, really I do.
Unfortunately, in practice it doesn't work.
In the real world bullies (like Muslims) when not met with force, will run rough-shot over anyone and everyone. Regardless off whether they meet violence with violence, or whether they choose to not react with violence. The result has always been the same. Death, torture, slavery and servitude.
Christian nations have caused more death and torture than any muslim nations combined.
If you want to tell people the truth, make them laugh, otherwise they'll kill you.
Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
-Oscar Wilde
Well I wouldn't expect us to stand there if bombers were in our country. They would need to be stopped. If a country waged war against us would would have to stop them from invading.
Ok. I think though sometimes, and the Iraq War may not be the case (I don't support it), but I think that if there is a terrible dictator who is killing lots of people, or treating people in a wrong way, that they need to be stopped. In reality, I could have supported a different Iraq War, under different pretenses and with a different course of action. I also think that it would not be wrong for the US (and the world) to use military action in Darfur. Sometimes it is necessary.
you couldn't swing if you were hangin' from a palm tree in a hurricane.
I'm saying christian nations are no better than muslim ones. They are both violent and reactionary. But the fact is christian nations kill way more people than islamic ones. I figured you'd be equally pissed at both.
Oh, I am. At least I severly criticize those Christians who are violent and slam them, too.
But since you and the rest of the apologists here spend some much time and effort always defending, protecting and hand-jobbing Muslims and Islam- no matter what they do; I feel the need to point out the not so pleasant facts of Muslims and Islam.
It doesn't matter what Muslims do, you guys/gals find away to absolve them of any responsibility and blame someone else. They're always the poor, helpless victims. And that is a huge crock of shit.
I don't think their actions are strictly based on our foreign policy. I think that saying that their actions are based on our foreign policy is kind of a cop out giving them responsiblity for their actions. Just because they may not like some of our foriegn policy is no excuse for breeding hate for our country. And it can also be said that our foreign policy is based on their actions.
They are responsible for their violence but every action has a cause. I don't think our foreign policy means their violence is justified. It is a bad cycle on both sides. If they didn't act out violently in response to us then the US would have no excuse to go after them and vice versa.
If you want to tell people the truth, make them laugh, otherwise they'll kill you.
Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
-Oscar Wilde
Oh, I am. At least I severly criticize those Christians who are violent and slam them, too.
But since you and the rest of the apologists here spend some much time and effort always defending, protecting and hand-jobbing Muslims and Islam- no matter what they do; I feel the need to point out the not so pleasant facts of Muslims and Islam.
It doesn't matter what Muslims do, you guys/gals find away to absolve them of any responsibility and blame someone else. They're always the poor, helpless victims. And that is a huge crock of shit.
It's not because they are Muslim.
If you want to tell people the truth, make them laugh, otherwise they'll kill you.
Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
-Oscar Wilde
Ok. I think though sometimes, and the Iraq War may not be the case (I don't support it), but I think that if there is a terrible dictator who is killing lots of people, or treating people in a wrong way, that they need to be stopped. In reality, I could have supported a different Iraq War, under different pretenses and with a different course of action. I also think that it would not be wrong for the US (and the world) to use military action in Darfur. Sometimes it is necessary.
There are so many countries that are controled by ruthless dictators, amny that the US aids and supports. I think there are better ways of taking out these leaders other than invasion. It might help these poor people if our govt wasn't giving these bad guys the power and resources to keep control over them.
If you want to tell people the truth, make them laugh, otherwise they'll kill you.
Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
-Oscar Wilde
They are responsible for their violence but every action has a cause. I don't think our foreign policy means their violence is justified. It is a bad cycle on both sides. If they didn't act out violently in response to us then the US would have no excuse to go after them and vice versa.
Every action by the USA has a cause.
So are saying you have taken it upon yourself to determine and rationalize who's cause is more noble and legitimate? Because it sure seems that way to me.
So are saying you have taken it upon yourself to determine and rationalize who's cause is more noble and legitimate? Because it sure seems that way to me.
I'm saying it is a cycle of violence created by both sides.
If you want to tell people the truth, make them laugh, otherwise they'll kill you.
Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
-Oscar Wilde
Really? I'd like to see those numbers (statistics). Who ran those figures, the Grand Mufti Sheik Mohammed Rashid Kabbani?
We've dropped two atomic bombs, carpet bombed Vietnam, the civilian death count in Iraq has been in the hundred thousands. And you're gonna sit here and tell me the Muslims have killed more poeple?
If you want to tell people the truth, make them laugh, otherwise they'll kill you.
Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
-Oscar Wilde
We've dropped two atomic bombs, carpet bombed Vietnam, the civilian death count in Iraq has been in the hundred thousands. And you're gonna sit here and tell me the Muslims have killed more poeple?
Muslims having slaughtering people for the cause of their "Holy War" and their religion, for thousands of years. I'd bet the numbers tilt heavily in their favor.
Muslims having slaughtering people for the cause of their "Holy War" and their religion, for thousands of years. I'd bet the numbers tilt heavily in their favor.
So have christians. It's not the religion, it's the politics.
If you want to tell people the truth, make them laugh, otherwise they'll kill you.
Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
-Oscar Wilde
Saddam hussein was backed by the US, america should be the one saying sorry to the middle east for him.
next,
I guess we should have left him and other dictators in power then. Just because the US screwed up by backing him doesn't mean we shouldn't take him out. It was our mistake and it was/our job to rectify him by getting rid of him.
you couldn't swing if you were hangin' from a palm tree in a hurricane.
There are so many countries that are controled by ruthless dictators, amny that the US aids and supports. I think there are better ways of taking out these leaders other than invasion. It might help these poor people if our govt wasn't giving these bad guys the power and resources to keep control over them.
I don't support the US's backing of these people. I do support the US taking them out (if planned well, with the right support, and not under false pretenses).
you couldn't swing if you were hangin' from a palm tree in a hurricane.
They say they are being violent because it is the way of Islam?
Of course they do. They say it is the law od Islam to do what they do.
Regardless of how much they twist and spin the reasons for their "cause".
You know, the thing that cracks me up the most, is that the two Muslim families I know as close, personal friends- both express that their biggest fear and threat to them, their family and well-being..... is extremist, fundamentalist Muslims/Islam.
They don't fear America. They don't fear Christians.
They fear other Muslims! ........and they are Muslims!!!
According to them, this is a mindset and notion prevelent in many peaceful Muslims.
While they ( my friends from the two families) don't agree with the way America has gone about this and some of the things america has done; they agree and support America in fighting radical Islam. Hell, I disagree and debate with them on this. Me arguing against America. Go figure.
Of course they do. They say it is the law od Islam to do what they do.
Regardless of how much they twist and spin the reasons for their "cause".
You know, the thing that cracks me up the most, is that the two Muslim families I know as close, personal friends- both express that their biggest fear and threat to them, their family and well-being..... is extremist, fundamentalist Muslims/Islam.
They don't fear America. They don't fear Christians.
They fear other Muslims! ........and they are Muslims!!!
According to them, this is a mindset and notion prevelent in many peaceful Muslims.
While they ( my friends from the two families) don't agree with the way America has gone about this and some of the things america has done; they agree and support America in fighting radical Islam. Hell, I disagree and debate with them on this. Me arguing against America. Go figure.
I think that this is where you have been most unclear. Before this post you seem to have been generalizing Islam and Radical/fundamental Islamists into one group. Otherwise I tend to agree with some of what you have said.
you couldn't swing if you were hangin' from a palm tree in a hurricane.
I guess we should have left him and other dictators in power then. Just because the US screwed up by backing him doesn't mean we shouldn't take him out. It was our mistake and it was/our job to rectify him by getting rid of him.
Yes but don't you see the cycle? It's not like that's the only time america has done something wrong like that, how many times is america allowed to make mistakes and ruin lives? look at them right now, They are supporting the saudis who are one of the most corrupt groups of people on the planet. They support pakistan who are not really that good.
America should rectify it's own corrupt leaders,politicians and terrorist groups (CIA,FBI) before they even pretend to be helping others.
Yes but don't you see the cycle? It's not like that's the only time america has done something wrong like that, how many times is america allowed to make mistakes and ruin lives? look at them right now, They are supporting the saudis who are one of the most corrupt groups of people on the planet. They support pakistan who are not really that good.
America should rectify it's own corrupt leaders,politicians and terrorist groups (CIA,FBI) before they even pretend to be helping others.
I don't totally disagree. America should not be making this mistake over and over again. It IS unacceptable. America should also rectify the problems in its own government. I believe though, that there is more immediate importance to stop more innocents from being slaughtered elsewhere then fixing a corrupt government here. However, in the long run, something MUST be done about our government. You are correct. However, I would not call the CIA and FBI terrorist groups. To be a terrorist, your prime perogative must be to instill fear and terror in the public, that is not there job (nor do I believe that is what they are mainly doing).
Also, once again, just because America may have played some part in establishing these bad governments, that doesn't mean that America should continue to allow them to thrive and flourish.
Its a bit hipporitica don't you think to say "America put these terrible people in power" but "They should leave these terrible people alone"?
you couldn't swing if you were hangin' from a palm tree in a hurricane.
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Well I just figured christians would use more of the stuff from the new testament. I figured the new would outrule the old one is all. I don't think one religion is better than the other.
Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
-Oscar Wilde
I don't think their actions are strictly based on our foreign policy. I think that saying that their actions are based on our foreign policy is kind of a cop out giving them responsiblity for their actions. Just because they may not like some of our foriegn policy is no excuse for breeding hate for our country. And it can also be said that our foreign policy is based on their actions.
Our violence causes innocents to die, too.
Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
-Oscar Wilde
Fair enough. I think I just got riled up about something because my initial reaction was a personal one, but not necessarily exactly related to the point you were making.
True. But I tend to believe that our actions have the intent of trying to stop violence altogether and resolve the situation. And that violence coming from the other side (at least against us) is only intended to cause suffering.
But what is this foreign policy? It's not a policy of human rights or justice, it's a one sided corrupt policy, they have every right to dislike it, it's a policy of taking down their elected leaders and putting up ones that will support us, a policy of rape and destruction of land.
Our policy of support for apartheid israel and other corrupt states/countries/leaders
You can say that our foreign policy is based on their actions, but you'd be wrong.
Saddam Hussein was an elected leader?
I actually believe in that idealistic notion, really I do.
Unfortunately, in practice it doesn't work.
In the real world bullies (like Muslims) when not met with force, will run rough-shot over anyone and everyone. Regardless off whether they meet violence with violence, or whether they choose to not react with violence. The result has always been the same. Death, torture, slavery and servitude.
Well I wouldn't expect us to stand there if bombers were in our country. They would need to be stopped. If a country waged war against us would would have to stop them from invading.
Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
-Oscar Wilde
Christian nations have caused more death and torture than any muslim nations combined.
Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
-Oscar Wilde
Ok. I think though sometimes, and the Iraq War may not be the case (I don't support it), but I think that if there is a terrible dictator who is killing lots of people, or treating people in a wrong way, that they need to be stopped. In reality, I could have supported a different Iraq War, under different pretenses and with a different course of action. I also think that it would not be wrong for the US (and the world) to use military action in Darfur. Sometimes it is necessary.
Saddam hussein was backed by the US, america should be the one saying sorry to the middle east for him.
next,
Oh, I am. At least I severly criticize those Christians who are violent and slam them, too.
But since you and the rest of the apologists here spend some much time and effort always defending, protecting and hand-jobbing Muslims and Islam- no matter what they do; I feel the need to point out the not so pleasant facts of Muslims and Islam.
It doesn't matter what Muslims do, you guys/gals find away to absolve them of any responsibility and blame someone else. They're always the poor, helpless victims. And that is a huge crock of shit.
They are responsible for their violence but every action has a cause. I don't think our foreign policy means their violence is justified. It is a bad cycle on both sides. If they didn't act out violently in response to us then the US would have no excuse to go after them and vice versa.
Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
-Oscar Wilde
It's not because they are Muslim.
Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
-Oscar Wilde
Really? I'd like to see those numbers (statistics). Who ran those figures, the Grand Mufti Sheik Mohammed Rashid Kabbani?
Much of their violent, bully, manipulative behavior is because of their religion. They proudly admit that.
There are so many countries that are controled by ruthless dictators, amny that the US aids and supports. I think there are better ways of taking out these leaders other than invasion. It might help these poor people if our govt wasn't giving these bad guys the power and resources to keep control over them.
Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
-Oscar Wilde
Every action by the USA has a cause.
So are saying you have taken it upon yourself to determine and rationalize who's cause is more noble and legitimate? Because it sure seems that way to me.
They say they are being violent because it is the way of Islam?
Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
-Oscar Wilde
I'm saying it is a cycle of violence created by both sides.
Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
-Oscar Wilde
We've dropped two atomic bombs, carpet bombed Vietnam, the civilian death count in Iraq has been in the hundred thousands. And you're gonna sit here and tell me the Muslims have killed more poeple?
Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
-Oscar Wilde
Muslims having slaughtering people for the cause of their "Holy War" and their religion, for thousands of years. I'd bet the numbers tilt heavily in their favor.
So have christians. It's not the religion, it's the politics.
Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
-Oscar Wilde
I guess we should have left him and other dictators in power then. Just because the US screwed up by backing him doesn't mean we shouldn't take him out. It was our mistake and it was/our job to rectify him by getting rid of him.
I don't support the US's backing of these people. I do support the US taking them out (if planned well, with the right support, and not under false pretenses).
Of course they do. They say it is the law od Islam to do what they do.
Regardless of how much they twist and spin the reasons for their "cause".
You know, the thing that cracks me up the most, is that the two Muslim families I know as close, personal friends- both express that their biggest fear and threat to them, their family and well-being..... is extremist, fundamentalist Muslims/Islam.
They don't fear America. They don't fear Christians.
They fear other Muslims! ........and they are Muslims!!!
According to them, this is a mindset and notion prevelent in many peaceful Muslims.
While they ( my friends from the two families) don't agree with the way America has gone about this and some of the things america has done; they agree and support America in fighting radical Islam. Hell, I disagree and debate with them on this. Me arguing against America. Go figure.
I think that this is where you have been most unclear. Before this post you seem to have been generalizing Islam and Radical/fundamental Islamists into one group. Otherwise I tend to agree with some of what you have said.
Yes but don't you see the cycle? It's not like that's the only time america has done something wrong like that, how many times is america allowed to make mistakes and ruin lives? look at them right now, They are supporting the saudis who are one of the most corrupt groups of people on the planet. They support pakistan who are not really that good.
America should rectify it's own corrupt leaders,politicians and terrorist groups (CIA,FBI) before they even pretend to be helping others.
I don't totally disagree. America should not be making this mistake over and over again. It IS unacceptable. America should also rectify the problems in its own government. I believe though, that there is more immediate importance to stop more innocents from being slaughtered elsewhere then fixing a corrupt government here. However, in the long run, something MUST be done about our government. You are correct. However, I would not call the CIA and FBI terrorist groups. To be a terrorist, your prime perogative must be to instill fear and terror in the public, that is not there job (nor do I believe that is what they are mainly doing).
Also, once again, just because America may have played some part in establishing these bad governments, that doesn't mean that America should continue to allow them to thrive and flourish.
Its a bit hipporitica don't you think to say "America put these terrible people in power" but "They should leave these terrible people alone"?