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rinard Prowler Enthusiast Posts: 6 |
posted 11-29-2003 04:09 AM
Although religion is no longer dominates everyday life in Western society, Islam becomes the fastest-growing religion in America and in the world?
"Islam is the fastest-growing religion in America, a guide and pillar of stability for many of our people..." Hillary Rodman Clinton, Los Angeles Times, May 31, 1996, p.3 Famous people are affected too: Singer "Cat Stevens" Hear his story as told him http://www.islamtomorrow.net/converts/yusuf_islam.htm |
rinard Prowler Enthusiast Posts: 6 |
posted 11-30-2003 11:06 PM
From what I've heard from different friends of mine who have converted to Islam, there are a few main reasons for most conversions. 1. Islam is a religious lifestyle, not just a quick Sunday morning church visit and a label. Although some Christians do pray before each meal and spend much time with their Bible, etc...many don't in the USA. Islam is something that can't be shunted into a few spare hours. You pray five times a day. Your dress code is affected, even your food choices are explained in the Qur'an. Many converts like it because they feel actively involved and as if they are truly religious. 2. For women, it is a big and welcome change from the "in your face" sexuality of western culture. Women are not required by the Qur'an to veil. They are required to dress modestly and it is *recommended* that they cover their hair. However, most do veil and some go farther with niquab (the face screen) or other traditional clothes . Women dressed like this consider themselves marked as religious women, not easy dates. They don't get hit on. No one gawks at their bodies. They are clearly off limits sexually and many that I personally know say it is liberating not to have to conform to western standards of sexy dress, makeup and spending so much time and money on appearence. You buy a five dollar hijab, put your hair in a ponytail and cover, wear long skirt and a tunic shirt -you're set. 3. Islam is also growing because many people are not satisfied with Christianity. They feel it is too liberal, too fluid and changes for the culture. Islam on the other hand is more rigid and does not as a whole allow much for modern changes and the whims of society. Many like it because they feel other religions have loose standards. That's what I got from the new Muslimah's group at Yahoo, Islamway women's board and a few other friends of mine. Stats taken by many college groups say that women convert 4 times more often then men.
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blackcat Prowler Junkie Posts: 1744 |
posted 12-01-2003 12:01 AM
Thanks for your insight but, I think you may be on the wrong board. What the heck is your point? Wait, sorry I ask. We're here talking about cars not religion! This message has been edited by blackcat on 12-01-2003 at 12:35 AM |
rinard Prowler Enthusiast Posts: 6 |
posted 12-01-2003 07:04 AM
Let there be no misunderstanding of my intentions. This post is not an assault on Christianity or any other religion. It is indispensable for me to look for the truth and study comparative religion because if I would like to know whether a religion is true or false, I should not depend on my emotions, feelings, or traditions. Rather, I should depend on my reason and intellect. When God sent the prophets, He supported them with miracles and evidences, which proved that they were truly prophets, send by God and that the religion they came with was true. God revealed a holy book to Jesus called the Injeel, some parts of which may be still available in the teachings of God to Jesus in the New Testament. But this does not mean that the Bible we have today because it is not the original scriptures that were revealed by God. They underwent alterations, additions, and omissions. This was also said by the Committee charged with revising The Holy Bible (Revised Standard Version). This Committee consisted of thirty-two scholars who served as members of the Committee. They secured the review and counsel of an Advisory Board of fifty representatives of the co-operating denominations. The Committee said in the Preface to The Holy Bible (Revised Standard Version), p. iv, “Sometimes it is evident that the text has suffered in transmission, but none of the versions provides a satisfactory restoration. Here we can only follow the best judgment of competent scholars as to the most probable reconstruction of the original text. My question is do we believe in the information declared in the following sites or not: The Bible Denies the Divinity of Jesus Jesus is Not Son of God According to the Bible and the Quran Jesus in the Holy Quran Was Jesus God and Man at the Same Time? The Truth About Jesus The Return of Jesus to Earth IS THE BIBLE GODS WORD? http://www.jamaat.net/bible/Bible1-3.html The Bible - A Closer Look! http://www.todayislam.com/bible.htm A List of Biblical Contradictions http://sultan.org/articles/biblecon.txt THE REAL STORY OF MARY http://geocities.com/SoHo/Gallery/3001/storyofmary.htm
THE TRUTH ABOUT JESUS http://sultan.org/articles/Jesus.html Who Was Jesus According to Jesus? http://www.islaminfo.com |
Bcoffman Gray Ghost Prowler Junkie Posts: 2418 |
posted 12-01-2003 11:29 AM
JMO....Seems to me that religion will eventually bring the destruction of the human being. JMO |
Kelley Austin Prowler Junkie Posts: 438 |
posted 12-01-2003 11:59 AM
JMO To each his own, but, This board ain't the place to discuss it. My Prowler don't care what religion I am. Get my point? |
GenoTex Prowler Junkie Posts: 8492 |
posted 12-01-2003 04:44 PM
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Skidmore Prowler Junkie Posts: 85 |
posted 12-01-2003 06:49 PM
Rinard - I`m no prophet but I can clearly see your postings are not going to be very popular here. Most people on this site like Prowlers (thus the whole meaning of prowler owners association!) and like talking about them (Prowlers) and other light hearted subjects. Not talking about politics, religion and other heated subjects in great depths with links and book report type references. HINT HINT HINT Please understand.... Sincerely, |
ed monahan Prowler Junkie Posts: 33595 |
posted 12-01-2003 08:19 PM
I was going to ask Rinard for his home address. I have some friends in his area that are Jehovah's Witnesses and would like to stop and talk to him for just a couple of hours. lol |
CatDude Prowler Junkie Posts: 1593 |
posted 12-01-2003 08:23 PM
Hey Folks... ease up... this is the "off-topic" area... Anything goes as long as it's not vulgar/offensive stuff... If you check the other subjects in this area, they include everything from football to terrorists to politics to pets, so why not religion too? |
MADMAX Prowler Junkie Posts: 153 |
posted 12-02-2003 10:14 PM
RINARD...... GO AWAY!!!!!! try the Hyundai web site.... Best wishes MADMAX |
Gary C Prowler Junkie Posts: 12017 |
posted 12-03-2003 12:50 AM
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MDProwler Prowler Junkie Posts: 5250 |
posted 12-03-2003 08:34 AM
My Cat must be Islamic and female. It wears a veil most of the time. |
GenoTex Prowler Junkie Posts: 8492 |
posted 12-03-2003 04:39 PM
if ya REALLY wanna know why they are mad at us, I'll email ya the pic that shows the reason! (assuming you're adult of course)! |
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