Interesting

Submitted by Nura (United States), May 10, 2008 at 22:50

So You are calling me to a "less" bloody religion. which all of your suggestions are pagan. One of the most fundamental reasoning when choosing a religion is that you have to actual believe that it is the truth. How would it serve me to convert to a religion that I believe is false, trade one God for a hundred? You are asserting that paganism, as long as it does not entail war, is the right way. Let me ask you a question. How did Hindus, Buddhist, respond in India when it was invaded by the British? India was colonized by the British, no one fought back? Was not Ghandi killed by a Hindu? Was there not massacres between Muslims and Hindus were both side were engaged in civil conflict? Why would I convert to a religion where being a woman is considered bad Karma, The greatest hope for a woman is to be born a man in the next life. Where women are expected to burn themselves after their husbands die. Where you have a class system that still have groups of people known as the untouchables? Where women my be burn or killed if their dowry in not enough for the groom. Sorry, not for me.

You should study the "beginning" of Islam. Muslims were ordered to fight for their very existence. They were persecuted, tortured, and exiled form their homes. They tried to establish a peaceful home when they were threatened by extermination. Their first war in Islam was 300 Muslim soldiers against 1,000 invading pagan Arab soldiers. It was a defensive battle as the one's that followed. Jihad is defensive and necessary in times of war. The level of mercy shown by a Muslims during war is unmatched. History proves this also if you study it. People rather ignore these historical perspectives because it is easier to demonize an entire people. Your loss, remain deceived. You may not deserve enlightenment.

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