Thoughts on Islam?

[Iskandar]

I was wondering because I recently converted to Islam from Christianity, and I'm still looking into the full spectrum of it, including what others think. I went over because I've been fascinated by it for a long time, and the more I looked into it, the more I agreed with. There are still some things I don't agree with, but I'm still sure about this.

So, what are your thoughts?

 

[htb24]

Before I talk about my views on Islam I'd like to ask why you converted, what is it exactly you agree with within Islam? I'm agnostic personally, whilst I don't rule out the possibility of a divine being existing I feel that religion as an institution has brought a lot of harm to the world. All religions are guilty of this. My unique problem to Islam is that it is perfectly fine to heavily criticise Christianity but not okay to criticise Islam as that's Islamaphobic.

 

[Cosmic]

I think Islam is a group of people with many different beliefs and perspectives

 

[Iskandar]

Before I talk about my views on Islam I'd like to ask why you converted, what is it exactly you agree with within Islam? I'm agnostic personally, whilst I don't rule out the possibility of a divine being existing I feel that religion as an institution has brought a lot of harm to the world. All religions are guilty of this. My unique problem to Islam is that it is perfectly fine to heavily criticise Christianity but not okay to criticise Islam as that's Islamaphobic.

Don't worry, I'm not critical of Christianity. It's not for any reason of that sort.

As for why I converted, I had been very interested in it for years and started to feel a certain connection to something. When I finally started to look into things, I felt like this was a sign of some sort. I had a calling to become part of what I belong to. When I was a Christian, I didn't feel a very strong connection, but as a Muslim, I feel a stronger connection to God.

As for what I agree with? I guess it's very similar to how people feel with Christianity: be generous and kind. While sure, there have been extremist Muslims, much of the population are not like that, and I don't want to be one of them. I love all, and even though I believe differently, I will treat you as my brother or sister. 🙂

 

[Gus]

I think it’s a fine religion that has been tainted by a small percentage of radical extremists.

 

[htb24]

Before I talk about my views on Islam I'd like to ask why you converted, what is it exactly you agree with within Islam? I'm agnostic personally, whilst I don't rule out the possibility of a divine being existing I feel that religion as an institution has brought a lot of harm to the world. All religions are guilty of this. My unique problem to Islam is that it is perfectly fine to heavily criticise Christianity but not okay to criticise Islam as that's Islamaphobic.

Don't worry, I'm not critical of Christianity. It's not for any reason of that sort.

As for why I converted, I had been very interested in it for years and started to feel a certain connection to something. When I finally started to look into things, I felt like this was a sign of some sort. I had a calling to become part of what I belong to. When I was a Christian, I didn't feel a very strong connection, but as a Muslim, I feel a stronger connection to God.

As for what I agree with? I guess it's very similar to how people feel with Christianity: be generous and kind. While sure, there have been extremist Muslims, much of the population are not like that, and I don't want to be one of them. I love all, and even though I believe differently, I will treat you as my brother or sister. 🙂

Oh no I wasn't trying to say you're critical of Christianity, you seem like a very respectful person in general. I just believe that it is okay to criticise different ideas of any kind. I'm just of the belief we need to treat each other as we want to be treated regardless of who they are or what they believe. Anyone who does that is okay in my book 😀

 

[Cosmic]

There are many paths of the one true God. I respect any path that is respectful of others, and their fundamental human rights

 

[MrDawn]

I'm an atheist and don't have religious values. But if someone wants to believe in a religion or a deity, that's their right. I don't have a problem with that so long as they're not hurting anyone.

 

[Jason76]

The extremists are quite severe - kind of like the white supremacist ones. So basically, they view all cultural liberals as sissies and want the west converted by stealth or the sword!

But the whole stealth thing worries conservatives as maybe the moderates (most Muslims) are useful idiots in the extremist game plan!