Author Topic: I want to make a Muslim group at my college to fight terrorism  (Read 1823 times)

People here are discriminatory against muslims? What the forget is the matter with people?

I'd support this in a heartbeat.

I think this is an honorable idea.

also to the people saying Christianity commands christians to kill non-believers today, you couldn't be more wrong. those verses cannot be understood correctly when you take them out of context like that. those commandments are a part of the old testament law, most of which Christ superseded when he came to Earth in the new testament. they were often meant for a very specific circumstance, and for a specific period of time. furthermore, if you are to understand the moral absolutes in the Bible, and the very existence of fallen sinful humanity as laid out by the word, the people whom were targeted to be killed by those commandments were in no way innocent. The commandments such as stoning people are no longer applicable in such a way to Christianity today.
« Last Edit: October 09, 2014, 12:45:43 AM by Planr »

This topic isn't going to end well..........

I don't know what type of Christianity your talking about, because I have never heard that before, that is definitely not true.
old testament i think

This topic isn't going to end well..........
I don't see why it wouldn't.



That was the law before Jesus Christ was crucified and risen. In (ancient times) Israel, anyone who worshiped idols, adultry, anything that they thought was wrong were sentenced to death by being stoned (no not drugged, literally being stoned to death). The law was to stop the immorality in people. Though once Jesus came into the world, he began to change everything and put a end to the stoning (by the pharisees) by stating in John 8:7 and to top it off, his statement is valid as stated in John 8:13-18

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I hope this makes sense..., I tried to explain as clearly as possible.
« Last Edit: October 09, 2014, 12:41:06 AM by chubaka452 »

I don't see why it wouldn't.
Its a known fact that a bunch of little kids can't handle a religious debate/discussion on these forums without the topic going into chaos.

nobody will join unless you make 9/11 jokes that are funny but make whoever laughs at them feel bad

on a semi-unrelated note, perhaps you should draft a mission statement for the club atm?

One of my teachers lives amongst a bunch of Muslims, and she said they're all very nice, awesome people.

I think this is an honorable idea.

also to the people saying Christianity commands christians to kill non-believers today, you couldn't be more wrong. those verses cannot be understood correctly when you take them out of context like that. those commandments are a part of the old testament law, most of which Christ superseded when he came to Earth in the new testament. they were often meant for a very specific circumstance, and for a specific period of time. furthermore, if you are to understand the moral absolutes in the Bible, and the very existence of fallen sinful humanity as laid out by the word, the people whom were targeted to be killed by those commandments were in no way innocent. The commandments such as stoning people are no longer applicable in such a way to Christianity today.
Let's take this one step further and just take the Bible for what it is- an allegory of morals that people should pick and choose from to best improve their lives. That way we won't have anyone trying to invade other people's personal lives based on obscure passages from the craziest books of the Bible.
« Last Edit: October 09, 2014, 01:45:43 AM by SeventhSandwich »

One of my teachers lives amongst a bunch of Muslims, and she said they're all very nice, awesome people.
No stuff, lol. Most people are nice.

I think this is an honorable idea.

also to the people saying Christianity commands christians to kill non-believers today, you couldn't be more wrong. those verses cannot be understood correctly when you take them out of context like that. those commandments are a part of the old testament law, most of which Christ superseded when he came to Earth in the new testament. they were often meant for a very specific circumstance, and for a specific period of time. furthermore, if you are to understand the moral absolutes in the Bible, and the very existence of fallen sinful humanity as laid out by the word, the people whom were targeted to be killed by those commandments were in no way innocent. The commandments such as stoning people are no longer applicable in such a way to Christianity today.
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My one piece of advice would be to make sure that your society/group doesn't appear to be exclusively for Muslims.

Advertise it as coming from a Muslim view on terrorism/extremism, but that you're open for people from all faiths to join in discussion.
Otherwise, since you're already facing adversity from people who distrust Muslim people, your group being "Muslim Only" may look suspicious, even if it's discussing the same views that those people have.


Basically, just allow anyone in, but try to focus on this coming from your muslim view.
And create rules for your society to explain that you're not here to debate the differences between the religions. Keep your discussions on track, and set a theme/topic for your meetings, whether it's the particular teachings of parts of the Quran, or a muslim leader, or an event that has happened in the news (such as the recent beheadings), etc...

And consider searching for speakers who may be willing to come and talk to your group. (Just have a chat with the person before they come though, since often the most willing speakers tend to be a little bit on the extreme side of whatever they're talking about, and you don't want to alienate anyone attending your sessions).

I think this is an honorable idea.

also to the people saying Christianity commands christians to kill non-believers today, you couldn't be more wrong. those verses cannot be understood correctly when you take them out of context like that. those commandments are a part of the old testament law, most of which Christ superseded when he came to Earth in the new testament. they were often meant for a very specific circumstance, and for a specific period of time. furthermore, if you are to understand the moral absolutes in the Bible, and the very existence of fallen sinful humanity as laid out by the word, the people whom were targeted to be killed by those commandments were in no way innocent. The commandments such as stoning people are no longer applicable in such a way to Christianity today.
why would he not allow us to die because of those reasons now yet still thinks its ok to put us in the worst pain for the rest of eternity?