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If the US ranks #1 in the World for Divorce Rates, why do they interfere so much in World Politics, isn't it evident that they're not the best people in the World to get along with?
by TheRock on June 28th, 2009
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Under Islam, there are some 140+ prophets. Every prophet became a prophet when they reached the age of 40. Except Jesus. Jesus was born a prophet and died prior to the age of 40. Why then do Muslims pray to Allah and Mohammed, rather than Jesus?
by elmondy on November 28th, 2007
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If muslims agree that only God can resurrect the dead, why do they not believe that Jesus is God
by basilthemouse on December 12th, 2010
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Is the Gospel of Barnabas more well known among Christians or among Muslims?
Have you already heard of it?
by iwnit on April 29th, 2011
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What does Islam teach about the person of Jesus of Nazareth?
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Except Saudi Arabia where it is a crime to display, openly admit to being a christian, or trying to convert a Moslem to Christianity. Both the converted and convertee are condemned to death.
by Ron C on October 29th, 2009
Saudi Arabia... that beacon of freedom, tolerance and compassion, the model that all these muslims want spread everywhere in the world.
by Holmeboy on October 29th, 2009
They have sort of a religious "don't ask, don't tell" policy. If they didn't have so many foreign workers (not eligible for citizenship) they wouldn't even be that tolerant. One thing that is commendable, they make no pretense to religious tolerance as in the U.S. or U.K., they just tell it like it is.
by Ron C on October 29th, 2009
That is so interesting to hear. And here I thought Saudi Arabia was America's closest ally (if there are any) in the Middle East. I thought they were more into modern ideas, not still living in the times of the Crusades.
by Marguerite on October 29th, 2009
Nope, the Saudi's are a trading partner, as they like the greenbacks. They don't like our way of life, religion etc.
by Holmeboy on October 29th, 2009
I hear they think they are superior to Americans, according to some Americans I know that live in Saudi.
by Marguerite on October 29th, 2009
Saudi Arabia had two different sets of standards. The pay hush money to the ultra conservative Wahhabi branch of Islam then vacation in Europe with broads and booze. It is nice to know that our gas dollars are being well spent.
by Ron C on October 29th, 2009
That shows you what money can do for some people.
by Marguerite on October 29th, 2009
One of the guys at work was born in Saudi Arabia. His parents lived in one of the workers' compounds. They build these to keep foreigners from contaminating the "pure Muslims" of the country. There was a recent flack about Saudi women beating their Filipina maids. I guess abuse flows down hill.
by Ron C on October 29th, 2009
It sounds like stories I've heard about India and the untouchables. Do you think they consider "other people" like the untouchables---that they could contaminate them? This is old fashioned thinking, like from Biblical times.
by Marguerite on October 29th, 2009
No, I think it is more like keeping the population ignorant of life in the real world. Don't forget, the Saudi family only has the country because the British gave it to them. They are unpopular and basically dishonest. They pay tribute the the religious extremists. Basically, it's protection money and the extremists use it to control the population through superstition. They also have control of Mecca thereby holding it hostage from the rest of the Islamic world. As a reward they get to leave the country and do whatever the hell they want.
by Ron C on October 29th, 2009
The king and his family are totally corrupt so it is no surprise that the Bush family is one of his closest allies.
by Ron C on October 29th, 2009
I see. I do remember the Bush family showing high regard for them. I guess there is where I got the idea they were our ally. Bummer!!!
by Marguerite on October 29th, 2009
I remember the time they summoned Dick Cheney, he hopped on Air Force 2 and had a talk with the king. I think it had something to do with a meager attempt to fight the oil cartel. Fight is a strong word it was more like suggesting that the cartel back off. I felt totally disgraced as an American.
By the way, the Bush family are not your friends either.
by Ron C on October 29th, 2009
I've never claimed him as a Texan either. They have made shambles of our state and Perry is continuing it. They have no class nor dignity. I've never voted for him and as for Dick Cheney? He is appropriately named!
by Marguerite on October 29th, 2009
There was a line about Texas; most of the states are trying to abolish the death penalty, Texas put in an express lane. I understand that Bush enjoyed signing the death warrants.
by Ron C on October 29th, 2009
Are you kidding? There is pride that we are number one in executing people here. The kink in their side right now is the fact they just executed someone who was innocent. People will remember that during the next election. Perry better watch out! Yes, Bush did feel that "Texas" pride. I reserve my Texas pride for my cowboy boots that sit in the closet most of the year.
by Marguerite on October 29th, 2009
I feel sorry for civilized Texans. Good luck and keep you head down.
by Ron C on October 29th, 2009
Thanks, I will! Lol!
by Marguerite on October 29th, 2009
Saudi Arabia is but one Islamic country. Most people seem to forget (or have not bothered to learn) that most Muslims live in Asian countries. The royal family of Saudi Arabia are dispised by most other Muslims.
by Theby on October 29th, 2009
I know there are Muslims in America, Indonesia, Africa, Canada, Europe.....guess just about everywhere. No, I didn't know other Muslims disliked the royal family of Saudi Arabia.
by Marguerite on October 29th, 2009
Theby, I travel extensively and am well aware of widespread Islam. I have also been long aware that the Saudi is despised by most Muslims. Personally, I lump the Saudis with other family gangster groups like the Bush's and the Mafia. The Saudi family's only difference is their pretense of being Muslim and the fact that they hold Mecca ransom. They are in effect blackmailing an entire religion and being blackmailed by the Wahhabi sect.
by Ron C on October 30th, 2009
That is interesting to know, Ron C. We don't have any Muslims that I know about here in this area where I live. There may be a few Hindus (or is it Hindi?). Anyway people who are Hindu. I've seen lots of Muslims in Houston. I can tell by the way the women are dressed with their black dresses and hair covers. What is their dress called? I forgot!
by Marguerite on October 30th, 2009
I just call the clothing oppressive. Did you hear the latest, the Pope wants American Nuns back in the Habit. In other words, he wants to go back to oppressing them even more than they are now oppressed. I hate hypocrisy and oppressors. I have daughters and don't want some demagogue making decisions for them.
by Ron C on October 30th, 2009
No, but this pope is all going back to the time before Vatican II. He is old fashioned. I think he still likes the mass in Latin and women covering their heads when they enter church. It must be because the world is so out control, but it isn't the women's fault. Maybe the men priests are being more attracted to the nuns like they are dressed now. The Muslim women's clothes are called burkas, I think. Anyway, I just remembered---something like that.
by Marguerite on October 30th, 2009
The burka is the most restrictive of the women's garments. They are covered head to foot with a small, screened opening. I want to cry when I see a women dressed like that. There is a also a head scarf that some Muslim wear traditionally. Sometimes it is designed to cover all of her hair, other times they are more like a scarf and some hair is shown. I think it depends in which restrictive Muslim cult you belong. I have seen the all black long sleeve dress and veil with narrow slits that they make Saudi women wear and the rather innocuous head scarf moderately progressive women wear.
by Ron C on October 30th, 2009
As a former catholic, I can speak to the priest and nun issue. Nuns, even the mother superior are ALWAYS inferior to the priest, any priest. It is a good thing that the restrictive rules for entering the priesthood end up attracting gay guys otherwise the whole clergy could fall into chaos with the sexual tension. By the way, I don't blame women for any of this. It's a power trip run by men that feel powerless and impotent because of their government and religion.
by Ron C on October 30th, 2009
I do not wear a full burka but I do wear a hijab. What most people seem to misunderstand is that most Muslimahs WANT to wear the hijab. I wear mine because, since becoming a Muslim, I want to cover myself from prying and judgemental eyes of men. When I was a Christian I used to get wolf whistles and sexual comments all of the time. Mind you, I used to wear some pretty revealing and provocative clothes looking back on it. I am now modest and I feel a sense of power by covering myself.
by Theby on August 2nd, 2010