simplicity
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I tried reading the Koran many years ago. It is difficult to read - and understand. Perhaps it should be updated into the vernacular to make its contents more accessible. I have a feeling though it isn't just language that creates the handicap but rather some differences in thinking.
Obviously we should respect differences. On the subject of respecting differences Biblical references are somewhat foggy. In the Judeo-Christian tradition there hasn't really been a history of multicultural respect for differences. Quite the opposite actually. I feel the same is true in terms of the Koran. While I cannot remember exact passages, the guidance seemed cut-and-dry when I was reading it. I said to myself, this author is not a person who lacks conviction. He has some very strong feelings.
I feel we should judge people not by their religion but what they say and do. And if they say they will kill you and every person in a particular country, I feel we should thank them for their opinion and then protect ourselves. And to say they are peaceful is complete rubbish. And when thousands of innocent people minding their own business are killed for no reason, we must judge the murderers not by their sacred texts but by what they do. I apply the same rules to Christians. We have priests molesting children. They aren't priests. Those are predators who should be imprisoned. So I choose to rely less on what people claim to believe in and more on how they actually behave. And nothing would make me happier than to live in peace with others regardless of their religion.
Obviously we should respect differences. On the subject of respecting differences Biblical references are somewhat foggy. In the Judeo-Christian tradition there hasn't really been a history of multicultural respect for differences. Quite the opposite actually. I feel the same is true in terms of the Koran. While I cannot remember exact passages, the guidance seemed cut-and-dry when I was reading it. I said to myself, this author is not a person who lacks conviction. He has some very strong feelings.
I feel we should judge people not by their religion but what they say and do. And if they say they will kill you and every person in a particular country, I feel we should thank them for their opinion and then protect ourselves. And to say they are peaceful is complete rubbish. And when thousands of innocent people minding their own business are killed for no reason, we must judge the murderers not by their sacred texts but by what they do. I apply the same rules to Christians. We have priests molesting children. They aren't priests. Those are predators who should be imprisoned. So I choose to rely less on what people claim to believe in and more on how they actually behave. And nothing would make me happier than to live in peace with others regardless of their religion.
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