ForceOfAHorse t1_it7c9gb wrote on October 21, 2022 at 1:44 PM

Reply to comment by RockyMtnBullTesties in LPT: To get better at something, teach it. by [deleted]

I fully stand behind a principle that the more you learn about "your" religion (like, the religion you are born in), the more likely you are to leave it.

RockyMtnBullTesties t1_it7dcg0 wrote on October 21, 2022 at 1:52 PM

I agree with this. I can see issues with every religion. But as an outsider, I do not feel like it’s my place to speak on someone else’s religious beliefs. Of course that all goes out the window when those religious beliefs cause harm to others. But for those who want to peacefully worship whatever god figure they want to worship, I have no personal issue. It’s very different with christianity though. Because I was a part of it for so long, it’s hard to look at any of it with a “you do you” kind of viewpoint. Especially with the continued rise of Christian nationalism in the USA.

Prestigious_Track_22 t1_it8qfyt wrote on October 21, 2022 at 7:22 PM

What issues do you see with Islam

RockyMtnBullTesties t1_it90e3u wrote on October 21, 2022 at 8:29 PM

Any religion that can skew it’s teachings in a way to control and harm others has issues. Islam is unfortunately one of the largest in the world that has this issue. I’m not saying every Muslim agrees with this or uses their religion in that way. But the fact that the teachings can even be skewed in that direction is problematic. Christianity is right up there with it, worse even in my part of the world.

Prestigious_Track_22 t1_it9p1a2 wrote on October 21, 2022 at 11:31 PM

How does Islam skew its teachings. Muslims are pretty intolerant and don’t even change their views even when criticized. So they don’t change them to harm peopel

RockyMtnBullTesties t1_ite797j wrote on October 22, 2022 at 11:37 PM

It’s all about how you interpret your religious texts. One person may interpret a text literally while one interprets it figuratively. If a verse says to not eat pork, some will take that literally and not eat pork. Others will use different verses to justify their eating of pork. Not every Muslim is intolerant. There are many who are though.