Deep Thoughts: Worse or Better off

[glo1]

I don't see the benefit, atheists are usually bitter and miserable.

Hhmmm ... that's a rather sweeping generalisation, if you don't mind me saying so ...

glo

 

[peaceful soul]

anatolian
if all mankind accept islam and live the true islamic life then the world would be a paradise..

if all mankind were educated and in turn become atheists, then the world would be a better place.

This is perhaps true for both of your views to a certain extent. It would also be true if we became a variety of other things too. In either case, we would still fall short of God's glory, which is to be perfect and upright before Him.

 

[baobobtree]

There's no such thing as "better off with Islam." Sorry.

Tell that to the women who lived in pre-Islamic Arabia.

Do you agree with that? You see nothing wrong with "idol worship", but would you find it wrong if someone does not worship the same material image and form you worship

No, not at all. Someone can use grass as a bridge towards God if he wishes.

 

[czach8]

I said if all mankind were educated, and as a result of that become atheists... you were an atheist for the wrong reasons, an irrational atheist.

Like I said, if I was an atheist, I would have more incentive to sin. I am not saying you are a sinner or anything, but I am speaking from experience. Experience is a form of truth, and you know that. In any case, how do you become an atheist for the right reasons. Brother, can you please educate me on the way and the truth according to your standards? Can you give me a sense of hope after death? If you do, then I will be an atheist.

 

[czach8]

The following is my conclusion:

Isaiah 5:20 says, "Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who put darkness for light and light for darkness, who put bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter."

Thank you for your responses and God bless.

 

[BruceDLimber]

Greetings!

In the Baha'i view, Islam, like the other great religions, is legitimate and God-sent!

That said, IOV its day has passed.

We believe in Progressive Revelation, that God has sent (and will always continue to send) a succession of Divine Messengers to lead and guide humanity! A few of these were Moses, Buddha, Jesus, Muhammad, and the latest, Baha'u'llah (our Founder), and there will be more into the future.

So we respect Muhammad and Islam deeply (as we do all the great religions) but follow our own, Baha'i scriptures and the teachings they present.

Best regards,

Bruce