“Everyone thinks he’s right. And some of us are so convinced that we’re even willing to fight to the death for what we believe. And with all that conviction, sincere as it may be, we keep digging ourselves in, and making that [hole] deeper and deeper, because in the final analysis, if everyone is right, then no one is right.
So what’s the answer? Don’t be so sure of your beliefs. Don’t be so quick to jump to your belief, because what you believe may not be as true as you first thought. Have the courage to filter your beliefs through the filter of common sense. Don’t take your preconceived beliefs and try to justify them rationally. Instead, use rationality to come to your beliefs . . . And whatever doesn’t make sense, have the sense to let it go. . . And if we don’t get our heads straight, it will only get worse.” -Nissim Dahan

I do not want to force anyone to believe as I do. Then it would not be your will, it would be my will. I accept Jesus Christ as my Savior. You may not. Whether you choose to believe or not is your decision, not mine. I have put my ’Beliefs’ through the ’Filter of Common Sense.’ Have You? We all are not going to have the same convictions about ‘Divinity‘, the same religion, or even the same beliefs about a common religion. Wanting to kill someone because they do not believe as I do, on anything, is not good. I should have the patience and tolerance to accept the fact we do not agree. Common sense.

Furthermore, there are bad elements in every religion, culture, and nation. I can not say one religion, culture, or nation is bad because of some and not all. Thus, not all Muslims are bad when a few do wrong; not all Christians are bad when a few do wrong; not all Middle-Easterners are bad when a few do wrong; not all Americans are bad when a few do wrong; etcetera. Plus I can not blame the people for what their government does. We all, worldwide, have bad politicians, bad bureaucrats, and bad military leaders. And the same is true as before. All are not to be blamed for the actions of some. Common sense.

So what is the answer? I personally agree we must stop ‘Extremism.’ Such things as killing, fighting to the death, and forcing your will upon others are extreme. I also personally agree with the ‘Golden Rule’ which should be common sense:

“Do unto others as you would have done unto you.” -Jesus Christ

We all will not agree on everything; we must accept that situation. So let people decide for themselves what is currently best for themselves. If someone wants to do something that does not affect you, then let them do it. You may not agree with what they are doing , but let them. OUR HEAVENY FATHER obviously does not want to control us. I believe we must follow that example. Do not force your will on someone else. If their actions will not affect you, then let them. Not advocating hedonism, let their will decide what is best for them. Common sense.

I’m not forcing my will on you. Why are you forcing your’s on me? May OUR HEAVENLY FATHER’s Will Be Done.

I only provide this information as a bases for my “beliefs” which help to make my point that this next comment comes from a more neutral point than anything.

If you are going to write an article, please work on your grammar and proof-read it. Nothing turns away readers or those who question their beliefs and are seeking others point of views like a poorly written article. If, however, the reason for this extremely bad grammar is due to some automatic translation feature and the original article was written in another language, please ignore my attempt at constructive criticism.

Omid T (Iran/USA) Wrote:
As a Baha’i I can only sit back and shake my head. This is exactly what the Baha’i Faith addresses. I have just confirmed once again, that a Baha’is sense of religion and its place in the World is categorically different from every body else’s.
Here are some good Baha’i quotes that will open your mind and make you think about our little “sect”.
A major source of conflict and disunity in the world today is the widespread opinion that there is some basic opposition between science and religion, that scientific truth contradicts religion on some points, and that one must choose between being a religious person, a believer in God, or a scientist, a follower of reason and culture.
The Bahá’í teachings stress the fundamental harmony of science and religion. This view derives from the belief that truth (or reality) is one. For if truth is indeed one, it is not possible for something to be scientifically false and religiously true. ‘Abdu’l-Bahá expressed forcefully this idea in the following passage:
If religious beliefs and opinions are found contrary to the standards of science, they are mere superstitions and imaginations; for the antithesis of knowledge is ignorance, and the child of ignorance is superstition. Unquestionably there must be agreement between true religion and science. If a question be found contrary to reason, faith and belief in it are impossible, and there is no outcome but wavering and vacillation.
The very diversity of the human race is, in fact, a means for creating a world based on unity rather than uniformity. It is not by the suppression of differences that we will arrive at unity, but rather by an increased awareness of and respect for the intrinsic value of each separate culture, and indeed, of each individual. It is not diversity itself which is the cause of conflict, but rather our immature attitude towards it, our intolerance and misconceptions of others.
`Abdu’l-Bahá expressed this viewpoint in the following passage:
Should any one contend that true and enduring unity can in no wise be realized in this world, inasmuch as its people widely differ in their manners and habits, their tastes, their temperament and character, their thoughts and their views, to this we make reply that differences are of two kinds; the one is the cause of destruction, as exemplified by the spirit of contention and strife which animates mutually conflicting and antagonistic peoples and nations, whilst the other is the sign of diversity, the symbol and the secret of perfection, and the revealer of the bounties of the All-glorious.
‘Abdu’l-Bahá, The Divine Art of Living

Surah 17:104 (al-Isra)-

“And we said after him [i.e, Pharaoh] to the Children of Israel, “Dwell in the land, and when there comes the promise [i.e, appointment] of the Hereafter, we will bring you forth in [one] gathering.”

The promise of the Hereafter, is
the Day of Resurrection; it means after their death, Allah will gather them.

And you missed most angry part of it:

17:4 – “And We gave warning to the Children of Israel in the Book, that twice would they do mischief on the earth and be elated with mighty arrogance (and you would they be punished twice)”

17:5 – “So, when the promise came for the first of the two, We sent against you slaves of Ours given to terrible warfare. They entered the very innermost parts of your homes. And it was a promise (completely) fulfilled.”

17:7 – (And We said): “If you do good, you do good for your ownselves, and if you do evil (you do it) against yourselves.” Then, when the second promise came to pass, (We permitted your enemies) to make your faces sorrowful and to enter the mosque (of Jerusalem) as they had entered it before, and to destroy with utter destruction all that fell in their hands.”

Anti – Christian verses in Quran:

5:14 – “From those, too, who call themselves Christians, We did take a covenant, but they forgot a good part of the message that was sent them: so we estranged them, with enmity and hatred between the one and the other, to the day of judgment. And soon will Allah show them what it is they have done.“

5:51 – “O you who believe! Take not the Jews and the Christians as allies (friends, protectors, helpers, etc.), they are but allies to one another. And if any amongst you takes them as allies, then surely he is one of them. Verily, Allah guides not those people who are the Zalimun (Arabic word which means polytheists and wrong­doers and unjust).”

Allah orders to abduct non-Muslim women in retaliation:

60:11 – “And if any of your wives deserts you to the Unbelievers, and ye have an accession (by the coming over of a woman from the other side), then pay to those whose wives have deserted the equivalent of what they had spent (on their dower). And fear Allah, in Whom ye believe.“

And how Muslims justify fighting (in any form) with Christians and Jews:

60:9 – “It is only as regards those who fought against you on account of religion, and have driven you out of your homes, and helped to drive you out, that Allah forbids you to befriend them. And whosoever will befriend them, then such are the Zalimun (arabic word which means wrong-doers those who disobey Allah).”

(Also they consider Muslim who are friends with christians and jews, as traitor)

Actually no, that doesn’t go against my statement. I am talking specifically about Christians and Jews. Where is either mentioned in your verse

Sometime the believer behaves so naive.You right it is not mentioned in the verse. Most probably the verse delivered specifically for dogs, pigs and roaches. They stubbornly refuses to believe.

Just you need double king size bed to handle comfortably.

HAHAHAH. I love this.

However, you have to understand the historical context of that… “agreement,” let’s call it. The aim was tribal reproduction, as in “the more, the merrier.” It was a strategy for the further extension of the faith, and it’s certainly not just Muslims who do this. Remember that polygamy also exists in some Christian households, despite it being illegal in many countries.

The husband is allowed to marry four wives, plus temporary marriage for an unlimited time (Sigheh).

Remember Islam is only religeon strongly
man-friendly.What’s wrong in it.Just you need double king size bed to handle comfortably.