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So anyway, I have to do this English homework. I don't have the English book in my possesion. In other news, I only wrote a half page for my Music Theory assignment. Other classes are doing well, so that's good. I guess I'm finally getting senioritous? Nah, that's not it, it was just a bullshit assignment that should have been given to The Slackers.
I've been feeling in a very spiritual way recently and religiously of course (not that it has alot to do with spirituality [just how I worship God]). Also there's this one thing that's making me think. I really need someone to help with my becoming a Muslim. I've gotten some things done, but I need a little more help and learning by example is how I learn.
Maybe I'll wait until I find someone who can help. Internet lessons aren't enough as it is (helpful though). Islam is not only a religion, it's a way of life. And this is why I want to learn to follow it more properly while still having a liberal character. It's really something I'd like to be a part of, it's the first time I've felt like a religion "fit" me.
I'm by no means brainwashed, this is just a part of my journey. This is a journey I've never expected, but it is welcomed. I feel so many things, I feel so enlightened, The Lord has blessed me with so many great things. I know he asks for nothing in return other than for people to be good to themselves and others. Everyday, (to me) is a gift from God (it's a metaphorical thing).
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I really respect your
I really respect your devotion to your exploration of Islam, it's not everyday you meet someone so willing to openly experiment with other religions, and reading this I must say was rather refreshing actually hahah :)
Thank you,
and I do see how this can be refreshing. :)
is there a mosque in your
is there a mosque in your area? i'm sure they'd welcome you.
Well,
as much as I would love that, I don't have any available way to get to the city. I'm currently stuck in the outskirts in a really bad neighborhood (I can't wait to go back home), so walking is a no go, I can't drive so that's out. I know absolutely no Muslims, It's a little annoying.
I'm personally atheist and I
I'm personally atheist and I don't foresee that ever changing... But I understand that religion can be enlightening and healing for many people. If Islam is working for you, then I think that's wonderful.
Anyway, I wish you luck on your spiritual and religious journey. :]
Thank you.
If you're Athiest, that's alright with me. :)
I'm pretty spiritual too,
Believe it or not. I don't believe in any one religion, or study any of them. I just believe in a higher power. Maybe it's silly, but sometimes I just need a good pray and some mysticism in my life.
I don't know. The whole thought of religions is pretty beautiful, but I just can't get into any. I break rules in almost every one of them. So I just try to be a good person overall. I speculate that if there's a heaven or whatever, God will understand.
Or I hope. I dunno.
Anyways, one of the things that usually bothers me about religions is everyone saying that everything that goes on is God's will, or God's desire, or that God will protect them through EVERYTHANG and how it's all God, and as long as they're awwwright, it's God's will.
Well, that's creepy. I don't want to be a puppet. I don't know why anyone would. And secondly, didn't the Christian God give people free will for a reason? I only pray when I absolutely need it. Otherwise I'm just begging.
Sorry. I don't usually talk about religious stuff, but you switching up religions and all got mah brain a' tickin'.
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Amazingly offensive <3
Yeah,
it's believeable that a person can be spiritual and not religious.
Also I have to deal with people who are like; Jesus (peace be upon him) this, Jesus that. it's okay with me, but alot of the time they seem to leave out God. It's funny actually. the only reason I go to Religion club is to be a unbiased observer (as far as that goes).
I'll point out their stupid statements like "the tsunami was God's wrath towards humanity" and bullshit like that. Plus I could swear there's some unmentioned skin color issues with the members (some racism).
I'm nonreligious. I don't
I'm nonreligious. I don't like to use the term "atheist" to define myself because too many atheists waste their time making fun of other religions and being all stuck up.
Not that you're stuck up, Riku. I'm just generalizing here.
I believe that I create my own destiny, and I believe that each person can create their own moral standards without picking a religion. But I don't walk around and point at Christians and say ''I'm better than you." People can believe whatever they want.
I just don't like how people treat their religion like a favorite football team or something. I can't tell you how many stupid fights people have gotten in over religion. Believe what you want, and leave people who don't believe what you do alone.
Hmm,
the idea of creating your own destiny is a great concept to follow and that idea has been around longer than you and I. I must admit I also dislike how some people have to drag religion into every single thing, then they get into arguments...
I agree with not forcing beliefs or ideals on other people. I can't count the number of times Religion Club (Christian thing) wanted me handing out flyers. They seem so out of touch it seems (to me). I just say "Leave that work to God, we have no place in recruiting people."
Ok I know you will think it
Ok I know you will think it odd coming form me, but I completely support this. I actually had a friend tell me this exact same thing recently and I told him that I completely support him. For some reason Islam as a religon has never pissed me off, and I just don't know why :P So Yeah I hope you are quite successful in your journy to spiritual success here lonewolf.
I am going to try and limit what I say to a simple good luck here sinice religon is somthing I usally get in trouble with when I talk about it anyway... :P So all I am going to say is that I really really happy for you lone wolf.
Hmm,
I appreciate your comment Yamamoto. And it's not just about what religion is weirder than the other, after all understanding can only be reached through confrontation (not just ignoring it [so I believe]). Basically if talked out, religion isn't what it's often portrayed to be (Christianity for example).
Christianity is often confused with Fundamentalist Christianity, just like how Islam is often confused with Fundamentalist Islam. Food for thought.
hmmmm
yeah, every day i sink it to the atheism. but ive always been raised to repect reliogen. so i think its neeto. oh, and i downloaded the whole koran off itunes. it twas free, so i decided i should get to know it.
furthermore, im acauley extremley protective of muslims. like to an equel degree as im protective of gay people. i guess i jsut feel like i need to wacth out for other minorities, not just my own. there are like 4 or 5 girls at my school who wear hijabs. i alwys smile to myself when i see them, since im proud that they are brave enough to wear them in a primarily christian school.
"A loving man and woman in a committed relationship can marry. Dogs, no matter what their relationship, are not allowed to marry. How should society treat gays and lesbians in committed relationships? As dogs or as humans?"
Ah, the Qur'ân.
It's always a good decision to study the religion in depth to gain a better understanding. As you might have already found out, many names are spelled differently and sound much more different. Such as Isa (Jesus) or Musa (Moses), and similar things like that. Basically the beginning of the Qur'ân summarizes the Old Testament.
It's very interesting (I think).
Muslims are people too!
Muslims are people too!
Yes!
I only wish alot more people would realize this.