Well what ever faith or non faith we all are I think we are in the final days of mankind running the world into the ground. I hope every one is strong in the way they view their lives and lifestyles. I think things are going to change drastically very soon. Merry Christmas!Or what ever your choice of holidays. Paul
Judgment day, should it come in my lifetime, will be on the basis of childhood, emotional and psychological needs, life's events, etc. Our creator knows each of us has be tested by life and that will be part of the judgment should there be one.
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Originally Posted By: ævory
Being “Muslim” is almost like being “American.” It’s an identity. It is a religion as well, of course, but so many Muslims are not religious at all – they are simply born Muslim. It’s sort of like being “Christian” just because you were born into a Southern Baptist family in Texas – or a Catholic family in Spain. So don’t misinterpret what the word “Muslim” means.
Incidentally, this is bullshit. One is not a Christian simply by being born to Christian parents.
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Being Muslim is far more a way of life than being Christian. It is validated 5 times daily and it's beliefs, far more expansive than Christians permeates all dimensions of daily life. Those who are Christian do the same but in a far less intensive and expansive way. The requirements for practicing as a Protestant are relatively simple whereas Catholic and Jewish are a bit more ritualistic.
Certainly there are Muslims who are public Muslims and closet non-Muslim as in any religion. And there are naturally liberal Muslims.
I firmly believe that there will be no end times in any way until the temples in Jerusalem are unified as would be the religions. The three represented in Jerusalem are so similar in core beliefs and heritage it is easy to see that the conflict is generated not by the origins as by the interpretation of those followers who have no greater insight than anyone. All the abominations of Abraham's heritage are created to be self-serving for whomever choses to justify their actions. This unification is the ultimate challenge of loving and giving and when achieved will be the major triumph of peoples spiritual adulthood. This will be the "kingdom" on earth
Jesus was also an ordinary human and in my belief will return as one which does not conflict with Muslim belief.
One can see that we have a long ways to go.
Edited by Paul I (01/06/1104:12 AM)
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