To the atheists...

[Enmos]

I mean if you support a law that prevents someone from proselytising, does that mean that you support freedom of religion?

I don't know. Is that a part of any religion ?

 

[S.A.M.]

I don't know. Is that a part of any religion ?

All of them advertise, not just atheists.

 

[Enmos]

All of them advertise, not just atheists.

Uhm.. wait a minute..
All religions advertise, ok.
But atheism isn't even a religion and as far as I know they don't advertise.

Is advertising a part of religion ? Is a Christian a bad Christian when he/she does not 'advertise' ?

 

[S.A.M.]

Uhm.. wait a minute..
All religions advertise, ok.
But atheism isn't even a religion and as far as I know they don't advertise.

Two words: goo gle

Is advertising a part of religion ? Is a Christian a bad Christian when he/she does not 'advertise' ?

If you believe something is the right way of life, is it right or wrong to keep it to yourself?

 

[Kadark]

Uhm.. wait a minute..
All religions advertise, ok.
But atheism isn't even a religion and as far as I know they don't advertise.

You have got to be kidding me.

Is advertising a part of religion ? Is a Christian a bad Christian when he/she does not 'advertise' ?

Don't know about Christianity, but dawah in Islam is compulsory.

 

[Enmos]

Two words: goo gle

Are you sure they are just atheists, or do they have another agenda ?
Being an atheist in itself does not mean you hate religious people, or that 'converting' people is part of the deal.

If you believe something is the right way of life, is it right or wrong to keep it to yourself?

Is isn't wrong or right.
But you did not answer my question..

 

[Enmos]

You have got to be kidding me.

I kid you not, sir..

Don't know about Christianity, but dawah in Islam is compulsory.

In that case I'd say that preventing a Muslim from proselytizing is against freedom of religion.

 

[S.A.M.]

Are you sure they are just atheists, or do they have another agenda ?
Being an atheist in itself does not mean you hate religious people, or that 'converting' people is part of the deal.

But in the case of theists, one must needs have laws, since all theists are wont to enforce their beliefs.

Is isn't wrong or right.
But you did not answer my question..

You did.

 

[Enmos]

But in the case of theists, one must needs have laws, since all theists are wont to enforce their beliefs.

You did.

No Kadark answered it, but only for Muslims..

 

[Carcano]

I dont think religion should get any special taxation status, nor does it belong in public schools or government documentation...including the US constitution.

Thats it...no overlap and no interference.

 

[S.A.M.]

No Kadark answered it, but only for Muslims..

Perhaps Kadark could also tell you what Dawah means.

 

[S.A.M.]

I dont think religion should get any special taxation status, nor does it belong in public schools or government documentation...including the US constitution.

Thats it...no overlap and no interference.

What about say, an institute for reason and understanding?

Should they get a special tax status?

 

[Michael]

I think enforcing such a Law would backfire and make people more religous.
What I would like to see is religious History classes taught in school.

 

[S.A.M.]

I think enforcing such a Law would backfire and make people more religous.
What I would like to see is religious History classes taught in school.

I agree. They are taught in India as Moral Science and its very beneficial

 

[Kadark]

Perhaps Kadark could also tell you what Dawah means.

It is the obligation of every Muslim to invite others to Islam. Is there a discrepancy between our definitions?

 

[Enmos]

Perhaps Kadark could also tell you what Dawah means.

Hmm I think I know what Dawah means. Isn't it some sort of missionary work in name of Islam ?

 

[S.A.M.]

It is the obligation of every Muslim to invite others to Islam. Is there a discrepancy between our definitions?

So every Muslim is an obligatory missionary?

 

[Enmos]

So every Muslim is an obligatory missionary?

If that is not so, I retract my earlier conclusion.

 

[S.A.M.]

Hmm I think I know what Dawah means. Isn't it some sort of missionary work in name of Islam ?

Dawah literally means invite. Mostly it involves distributing books that no one reads while ignoring the fact that education is a poor priority in all Muslim countries. But thats a separate matter. If a person believes his religion is the best way of life, isn't supporting a law against it against freedom of expression?

 

[Enmos]

Dawah literally means invite. Mostly it involves distributing books that no one reads while ignoring the fact that education is a poor priority in all Muslim countries.

Well, I have nothing against this sort of advertising.