What is Islam??????????????

[SisterJennifer]

<i>Originally posted by HabibHibee </i><b>Interesting. Do you think the problem lies with the fundamentals of Islam then ? Can I conclude that you disagree with this punishment ? </b>

You can conclude that I disagee with the ruling. They do not have the proper evidence against this women to carry out this sentance. Yes, I very strongly disagee. The problem is not with Islamic fundamentals. If they were using them, this would not be happening.

They gay thing, are you against gays personally or for religious reasons or not at all, you accept people being gay. Because I am pretty sure a lot of religions are not keen on homosexuality.

If someone wants to be gay, that's their choice, and I really don't care. However, they do not belong in the position of Bishop. Or are they just following the 'Do as I say, not as I do' approach? How can he preach that being gay is forbidden in the Bible and be openly gay. That is hypocrisy no matter how you look at it. Jesus warns in the Bible about these people, especially those in position of authority, such as a Bishop.

Didn't the prophet marry a nine year old or something ?

Yes, and the marrige was not consumated until she reached puberty. Something that was also commonly practiced by people of the Christian and Jewish faiths of that time.

Is that true ? Does Islam not teach that non believers are sent to fire ? Followers of false gods and all that ? What about religious cults, are they not wicked ?

Islam teaches that you are judged according to your knowledge. If you obtain knowledge, and reject it that is one thing. If you have never recieved any knowledge, how can you be judged according to something you do not know?

And here comes the brush off, the \"I don't want to talk about it\" when pressed on the specifics.

No, that is not my intention- you mistook me. I was merely saying that something like this may be interesting or beneficial for you. One on one dialoge, in my opinion, can be a very useful thing for all parties. We do this often, and I always enjoy it. I thought you might too.

Well, take care.

Jennifer