Spirituality
09 Aug 14
13 Aug 14
Originally posted by sonhouseOf course, that is from the false satanic religion of Islam that claims terrorist leader Muhammad is the prophet of their god, Allah, who has no son. They have made up a lot of stories over time in an attempt to deny the Jews the right to exist.
You are free to believe what you will. It doesn't change the truth.
http://www.answering-christianity.com/abdullah_smith/jesus_survived_cross.htm
14 Aug 14
Originally posted by RJHindsSo because you relegate Islam to the devil, EVERYTHING they say is false? There is ZERO truth in Islam?
Of course, that is from the false satanic religion of Islam that claims terrorist leader Muhammad is the prophet of their god, Allah, who has no son. They have made up a lot of stories over time in an attempt to deny the Jews the right to exist.
Originally posted by RJHinds"The Islamic view of the Christian Bible is based on the belief that the Bible is revelation from God that became distorted or corrupted (tahrif). The Qur'an – the revelation Muslims believe was given to the prophet Muhammad as a remedy – identifies three sets of books from the Bible as genuine divine revelation given to trusted messengers: the Tawrat (Torah) given to Musa (Moses), the Zabur (Psalms) given to Daud (David) and the Injil (Gospel) given to Isa (Jesus). Together, the Qur'an, these books and the now-unknown Suhuf Ibrahim ["Scrolls of Abraham"] constitute Islam's scripture. Belief that this scripture is divinely inspired is one of Islam's fundamental tenets, but, since all scripture before the Qur'an is also held to have become corrupted, Muslims are directed to take guidance from the Qur'an alone." [wiki]
There is a creator God that created the heavens, the earth, the seas and all that are in them and He was the God of Abraham. That is about it.
"Some of the people found in both the Qur'an and the Bible include; Aaron, Abel, Abraham, Adam, Cain, David, the disciples of Jesus, Elias, Elisha, Enoch, Eve, Ezra, Goliath, Isaac, Ishmael, Jacob, Jesus, John the Baptist, Jonah, Joseph, Lot, Mary, Moses, Noah, the Pharaohs of Egypt, Samuel, Saul, Solomon, and Zacharias". [wiki]
19 Aug 14
Originally posted by wolfgang59Recent (current) happenings:
Sounds like these "certain places" must have at least 50 executions a year and as its "certain places" I assume at least two?
That's a minimum of 100 executions a year you are suggesting!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-28851512
19 Aug 14
Originally posted by menace71Unfortunately, there are those who also hi-jack the Christian faith and hide behind it, all the while preaching a message of hate. KKK, Nazi's etc.
If any one who calls themselves Christians (or any label or religion ) and then starves women and children then they are evil period !! plain and simple
It was not an statement that any one religion is right or an argument saying Christians are better than or more righteous than Muslims.....However a group or sect that does this no matter the badge they claim is evil
Manny
20 Aug 14
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Originally posted by divegeesterThe article says 79 in 2013.
Recent (current) happenings:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-28851512
edit: Found an article citing 182 executions in 2014 up to August.
mmm must admit I wasn't aware of the escalation.
How many does the USA execute?
I remember Texas topping 50 in 2000.
20 Aug 14
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Originally posted by wolfgang59One difference is that Texas only execute those convicted of horrible murders. The USA executed 39 persons in 2013.
The article says 79 in 2013.
edit: Found an article citing 182 executions in 2014 up to August.
mmm must admit I wasn't aware of the escalation.
How many does the USA execute?
I remember Texas topping 50 in 2000.
20 Aug 14
I am an opponent of the death penalty. Can any its proponents explain how decapitation as a form of capital punishment is, to any meaningful degree, all that different from hanging someone by the neck, injecting them with something poisonous, electrocuting them, or shooting them? As for execution in public or not in public, it's surely just a cultural thing and depends on one's approach to deterrence? I find the carrying out of the death penalty in either venue objectionable.
20 Aug 14
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Originally posted by wolfgang59There is quite a bit about it in the news if you look for it; it doesn't hit the popular media much. This was just for possessing drugs remember. When I go there I have to sign a declaration on my KOSA visa that says I acknowledge that transporting alcohol is a capital offence. It in BLOCK capitals, so you can't miss it. Last time I was there I forgot to check my unlocked hand luggage before leaving the hotel where it had been in my room unattended all day; I got pulled at the airport, it was the most terrifying few minutes of my life.
The article says 79 in 2013.
edit: Found an article citing 182 executions in 2014 up to August.
mmm must admit I wasn't aware of the escalation.
How many does the USA execute?
I remember Texas topping 50 in 2000.
21 Aug 14
Originally posted by FMFAmericans believe in "freedom of the press" and don't believe one should be executed without due process to prove being guilty of a crime that justifies the death penalty. Not being a Muslim and reporting the news is not a criminal offense nor is it worthy of death by beheading or any other method.
I am an opponent of the death penalty. Can any its proponents explain how decapitation as a form of capital punishment is, to any meaningful degree, all that different from hanging someone by the neck, injecting them with something poisonous, electrocuting them, or shooting them? As for execution in public or not in public, it's surely just a cultural thing and ...[text shortened]... roach to deterrence? I find the carrying out of the death penalty in either venue objectionable.