Islam in Europe

Trollheart · 04-11-2017, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Lisnaholic

^ That expression sounded good to me at the time, P_S, but to be honest I now rather regret using it. After all, how else do you back up a debating point but with statistics? So I feel perhaps I owe posters in general and rostasi in particular an apology on that point.

On the topic of religion, my own experience and attitude is very close to Trollheart's, esp when he distinguishes between his tolerance of inoffensive, faithful people and his dislike of their core beliefs. (At least, that's what I understand his posts to be saying.)

Just so you know, Lisna, yes, you are right, that's what I was saying. I'm happy for anyone to follow any religion they want, even Christianity, if they feel they get something out of it. If I don't like its core message, then I don't follow the religion, but that doesn't mean nobody else could/should.

Now, if someone started a religion that specifically encouraged its followers to kill people (Islam does not do this; that's down to interpretation and manipulation. You can do the same, as has been pointed out, with the Bible) then I would certainly have a problem with that religion, but again I would not want it banned. Freedom of expression and the freedom to practice whatever faith you wish to are or should be inalienable rights. Even Satanists have a right to rap with the Devil if they want. May not make them bad people, or it may, but that's their choice. But I certainly would not subscribe to the beliefs of such a religion, while accepting that others are at liberty to do so.

Another one for you, to lighten the mood...