Sunday, August 30, 2009

Religious intolerance "Islam is of the devil"


I have been following the Dove World Outreach story of Islam is of the Devil for a few day now. It is very funny and sad at the same time. The minister of Dove it seems may not have actually read the entire bible. I say this because if he had he would realize that the Muslim's Jews and Christians all pray to the same God. The God of Abraham. He had two sons Isaac and Ishmael. The Muslims are descended from Ishmael and the Jew from Isaac.
Who was the legitimate son of Abraham is a war that is still being fought to day. The minister of Dove World Outreach is bent on grandiose plans to be some great christian force in the world (See their about us page on the site) But I digress, the reason for this blog is to shine a little light on the subject of who is from the devil. No religion is without fault. All have committed autrosities in the name of god. Each have asked the "God question" and if you give the wrong answer you are killed or imprisoned. The "God question" is simple Do you believe in God? if yes, they ask you "Do you believe in my God? If you say no to either of these question it is perfectly acceptable to kill you since you are not of the correct faith.
We need to look beyond the superficial into the core of the matter, are you living a good life? Do you respect other people and their beliefs? If everyone became respectful of everyone else then there would be no need for the God question or any of these ridiculous religious wars. I am certain we can come up with some better reasons to kill each other. Lets not bring God into this.
For those who read this and think I am anti-religion you are probably right. More to the point I am anti-stupid blind adherence to doctrine that only serves to keep a minority of people in power of the majority.
All religions have a select few that are closer to God than the rest of us. So we are suppose to listen to them and do what they say because they are "Blessed by God" what ever that means. What is really happening is they are taking from you to build up them selves and line their pockets with your hard earned money. When was the last time you saw a priest in the fields working with his parishioners? But on Sunday he is asking you to give him 10% of what you earned. I have no bias against the Catholic church the Jews, Muslims, and Protestant churches also ask for donations to keep the house of God open and running.
I have gotten off topic a little, suffice to say that everyone should be free to practice the religion of their choice. Be it Christian, Muslim, Jew, or one of the Pagan religions that seem to pop up every other day. Leave God in your heart and do not push yours onto anyone else.