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Fri Dec 4, 2015, 10:50 PM

Dec 2015

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Ex-muslim Here to answer any questions you might have [View all] agnostic102 Dec 2015 OP

I don't have any specific questions but thank you for starting what is hopefully a good thread. nt JanMichael Dec 2015 #1

Agreed. Fantastic Anarchist Dec 2015 #27

Experiences are what help to shape us but they can never define us..than you for sharing AuntPatsy Dec 2015 #2

To use your words "how we can help to stop" the "modern day terrorism"? Jarqui Dec 2015 #3

Please agnostic102 Dec 2015 #11

Thank very much for your answer Jarqui Dec 2015 #20

Access and technology exboyfil Dec 2015 #35

In terms of ISIS/al qaeda/martydom terrorism Jarqui Dec 2015 #57

your english is great and your efforts here long overdue and welcome roguevalley Dec 2015 #23

First, let me thank you for taking the time to provide this information. Fantastic Anarchist Dec 2015 #46

Thank you for explaining that point Tab Dec 2015 #71

Welcome to DU Change has come Dec 2015 #4

As an ex-Catholic I say: welcome, brother! Xipe Totec Dec 2015 #5

fist bump! agnostic102 Dec 2015 #14

Just leave the space out of ":fistbump:" Fantastic Anarchist Dec 2015 #48

.. :fistbump: Cha Dec 2015 #50

Another ex-Catholic here. Welcome & thanks for offering your insight. We desperately need it! southerncrone Dec 2015 #29

Welcome to DU, this will be quite interesting. I am glad you are here, getting out of Iran uppityperson Dec 2015 #6

Regarding apple pie... A HERETIC I AM Dec 2015 #7

Crust... Liberal Jesus Freak Dec 2015 #26

Crumble of course Yorktown Dec 2015 #43

HEATHEN!! A HERETIC I AM Dec 2015 #55

This is EXACTLY the kind of discussion most needed here. hifiguy Dec 2015 #8

in my humble oponion agnostic102 Dec 2015 #12

Thank you for a thoughtful and informative response hifiguy Dec 2015 #18

It's not very similar to the old testament and the Torah. JRLeft Dec 2015 #61

In regarding the Hadiths, I've heard of Quran-alone Muslims. white_wolf Dec 2015 #63

No because Sunni hadiths and Shia hadiths are very conservative, JRLeft Dec 2015 #70

Your words do not offer much encouragement ... kentuck Dec 2015 #72

It's easy for Christians to separate the New Testament TexasMommaWithAHat Dec 2015 #16

But the OT is filled with calls to violence oberliner Dec 2015 #56

Very true. TexasMommaWithAHat Dec 2015 #58

Islam takes their book literally Go Vols Dec 2015 #9

Jesus' teaching in the New Testament is just good advice and love for our fellow human beings. JDPriestly Dec 2015 #39

Peace brother Go Vols Dec 2015 #41

? We have plenty of Christians who take the Bible literally. They are called "fundamentalists" Hekate Dec 2015 #51

my Daddy invites me to church Go Vols Dec 2015 #54

Hello. bigwillq Dec 2015 #10

Great thread. My question: can Islam be reformed into something non-violent? Yorktown Dec 2015 #13

well agnostic102 Dec 2015 #17

I agree: all abrahamic texts are violent. But only global Islam take them literally. Yorktown Dec 2015 #22

I read all of the time that ISIS has nothing to do with Islam B2G Dec 2015 #15

well agnostic102 Dec 2015 #19

As a born and baptized ex-Catholic, I agree with you. ScreamingMeemie Dec 2015 #21

Please explain the concept of jihad Jack Rabbit Dec 2015 #24

Let agnostic102 correct me if I'm wrong, but it's because of the texts. Yorktown Dec 2015 #44

Where did they get the idea that the masses would be impressed by terrorism and follow them? Spitfire of ATJ Dec 2015 #25

what was life like under the Shah ? JI7 Dec 2015 #28

why does Islam seem to play a stronger role in Muslim countries than Christianity JI7 Dec 2015 #30

Thank you for posting! Lifelong Protester Dec 2015 #31

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Thank you for this very informative thread. Blue_In_AK Dec 2015 #33

I'd like to know what the attraction is? Yupster Dec 2015 #34

I am Catholic and I welcome you. 840high Dec 2015 #36

its funny, just tonight I was thinking that yuiyoshida Dec 2015 #37

i envy agnostic102 Dec 2015 #47

I totally understand... yuiyoshida Dec 2015 #53

Very enlightening response. kentuck Dec 2015 #73

Does anybody in the Middle East moondust Dec 2015 #38

The OP mentinos the Bahias. I have known some very tolerant Bahais. JDPriestly Dec 2015 #40

I was interested in the Baha'i Faith many years ago KamaAina Dec 2015 #79

Welcome to DU and thank you... LittleGirl Dec 2015 #42

please agnostic102 Dec 2015 #49

I have not yet read a single word catnhatnh Dec 2015 #45

It's the *funding* that makes the difference. CJCRANE Dec 2015 #52

Hello agnosti102... thank you very much for posting this. sibelian Dec 2015 #59

I'm too an ex-muslim and now an atheist. JRLeft Dec 2015 #60

Hey Jr agnostic102 Dec 2015 #62

Will Sunni Wahabis always have a problem adapting to the western culture? kentuck Dec 2015 #64

Thanks or this thread treestar Dec 2015 #65

Thank you. smirkymonkey Dec 2015 #66

My doctor (a general practitioner) seems to have a similar Snobblevitch Dec 2015 #67

All religions served their purposes thousands of years ago. It's over now. lindysalsagal Dec 2015 #68

Kicking a very important thread FrodosPet Dec 2015 #69

Hey Frodos agnostic102 Dec 2015 #74

Are non-Muslims allowed to attend worship at a Mosque? clarice Dec 2015 #75

Coke or Pepsi? underpants Dec 2015 #76

Many thanks for posting Maeve Dec 2015 #77

sorry agnostic102 Dec 2015 #78

Why are dogs considered unclean in Islam? KamaAina Dec 2015 #80

Kama agnostic102 Dec 2015 #81