Quote (bodhitharta @ Jan. 08 2010,22:28)NZ has the highest suicide rate in the worldSource? Every site I found did not even have them in the top 10.Here is one: http://www.aneki.com/suicide.htmlAtheism is killing more youth than any other thought or philosophyCan you compare the number of suicides in more secular countries to the number killed in…[Read more]

Quote (bodhitharta @ Jan. 08 2010,16:36)Why do you think she was depressed and unhappy?Couldn't tell you, I'm not a psychologist.Quote Was it your resignation and failure to draw her to you?Sorry, but I believe other people are not to be the source of our own happiness. Plus, I do not believe that men control women as Islam teaches.Quote I don't…[Read more]

Quote (bodhitharta @ Jan. 08 2010,22:24)NZ children are commiting suicide at an alarming rate how close is that for them to become suicide bombers?Suicide: taking of one's own life.Suicide bomber: taking of one's own life plus the life of many more.We all have control of our own lives. When we try to assert control over others, that is a problem.…[Read more]

Quote (bodhitharta @ Jan. 08 2010,21:06)Quote (Stu @ Jan. 09 2010,10:44)OK, I acknowledge that I am a “polyatheist” but only if you also acknowledge that you are too.  You are a polyatheist and a monotheist.  Those two terms are not mutually exclusive, and actually that is the point.  I deny the existence of the same number of gods that you de…[Read more]

Quote (bodhitharta @ Jan. 08 2010,16:43)You get it because you have a Monotheistic Cosciousness that's why when every one starts talking about different gods around you, you get perplexed because it's all double talk and selfish theologies of exclusion.You simply know better, you know no matter how many different snowflakes there are ONLY ONE GOD…[Read more]

Quote (bodhitharta @ Jan. 08 2010,12:56)There is no “other” God, why is it you keep asking me about “other” gods?Because there are other theists out there who claim to worship a different god (or gods) than your own. Personally, I am skeptical of all of them, but the fact exists that they claim different god(s). Now, this thread asks why I should…[Read more]

Quote (bodhitharta @ Dec. 09 2009,23:26)I Love you and May God bless you always and forever. This is my last Post(God willing)Either God was not willing, or you ignored him

Quote (bodhitharta @ Jan. 07 2010,21:57)God belief only benefits the believer.That's debatable. Some of the most miserable people I know believe in some god. They live in fear and guilt of never being able to please their god.Quote A non-believing society receives no benefit at all.Just as non-stamp collecting is not beneficial. Well, wait, you…[Read more]

So, it comes back around then eh? If man runs the show according to your faith, why should I believe in your god while not believing in another?

Quote (bodhitharta @ Jan. 07 2010,19:07)What is your point?My point was explaining to STU that the lack of religion in NZ does not equate to anything better at all, but you misunderstood what I was pointing out, nevertheless, my point was still proven!*snicker*By admitting this, you are also admitting that the presence of some god does not benefit…[Read more]

Quote (bodhitharta @ Jan. 07 2010,18:47)Why are some people democrats and others RepublicansBecause people differ in their viewpoint. Has nothing to do with any god.Quote Why are there capitalist, socialist, communists…etc?Because people differ in their viewpoint. Has nothing to do with any god.Quote Aren't we all human beings?Yes, and that…[Read more]

Quote (bodhitharta @ Jan. 07 2010,16:41)

Not really Al Jazeera, but this keeps with the theme of the thread, methinks. North Korea, Iran World’s “Top Persecutors” Of Christians, Report SaysOf the countries on the top 10 list, eight have Islam as their dominant religion — Iran, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Maldives, Afghanistan, Yemen, Mauritania and Uzbekistan. North Korea and Laos are…[Read more]

I love this thread. Stu provides examples of those in Islam with a voice to be heard that truly know nothing about peace, and BD responds with examples of people who convert from one Abrahamic religion to another. I don't see one being an appropriate response to the other.

Quote (seekingtruth @ Jan. 06 2010,23:09)I was only pointing out that I had reason for total disillusionment with Christianity for a number of reasons.Seems to me it should be a disillusionment with life, because bad things happen to all humans regardless of religious beliefs. I don't recall anyone in the bible saying your life would be problem…[Read more]

Quote (bodhitharta @ Jan. 06 2010,21:37)Yes it is about Covenants not about “gods”Restrictions are given according to the people.Why does the same god make different rules (covenants) with different people? I thought all were equal in this god's eyes?Why does one group believe Jesus was the son of this god, another group thinks he is a messiah and…[Read more]

Quote (bodhitharta @ Jan. 06 2010,20:45)You simply do not understand the progression Restrictions that were put upon the children of Israel do not apply to all people.Why not? Same god, Or so you say!Quote If you understood you would know that the children of Israel agreed to that covenant.And this god agreed to make it easier on others? Why?Quote…[Read more]

Quote (bodhitharta @ Jan. 06 2010,18:27)Obedient Jews are Muslims.Only in the opinion of a Muslim.Quote Jewish is their tribe and kinshipNot necessarily. Being Jewish extends to obedience to Torah. Islam is not faithful to Torah.Quote Muslim is obedience to GodNot according to Torah. You do not honor the Sabbath. You reduce dietary restrictions.…[Read more]

Quote (bodhitharta @ Jan. 06 2010,16:40)Quote (kejonn @ Jan. 07 2010,06:58)Well, if you want to trot out Tanach passages to prove some point about Islam, let's be consistent:Zec 8:20  “Thus says the LORD of hosts: Peoples shall yet come, even the inhabitants of many cities. Zec 8:21  The inhabitants of one city shall go to another, saying, 'Let u…[Read more]

Well, it would seem if the god of Abraham is real, then he would inspire them to seek out the true Jews .