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A Religious Debate
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A Religious Debate |
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anwaarhassan Member
since 2003-07-09
Posts 181Menifee, CA 
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A Religious Debate There were these men I once knew A Christian, a Muslim and a Jew. All righteous men of God you’d say Who did argue with each other all day. Each swore his book had no worthy rival The Torah, the Quran and the Holy Bible. And each vowed their prophet was the last Of all holy men for ages past. And the Muslim would go to his mosque The Christian to church, the Jew to Synagogue Each to pay homage in their own way To the very same God that we all pray. “So friends”, said I “why argue all day About books and prophets and places to pray Each of you believes in the same things That to society, peace and harmony brings”. “Let each person choose his own way To talk to his God in what manner he may And lets all unite in the belief that we expect To treat each other with dignity and respect.” For so often have I heard this said By those who are so selflessly led The best service to humanity itself Is to “keep thy religion to thyself”. [This message has been edited by anwaarhassan (01-21-2004 05:37 PM).] |
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muted
since 2004-01-15
Posts 2949Elapsing, Eclipsing, Evolving |
*APPLAUSE* perfectly stated!!  |
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Greeneyes 
since 2000-09-09
Posts 9903In Your Poetic Mind |
one thing I dont like to debate.....agreed perfectly stated! lauren~ ~*~ |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
yes.. nicely said.. |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
anwaarhassan About as close to an epopee as one can get. Enjoyed. |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
Aah yes...very well said... Too many times "religion" gets in the way of faith and God.......instead of interpreting your Godly book, (most folks these days are more interested in being a good Baptist/Muslim/Catholic etc....)it would be a far better world if we'd all just be brothers in a Godly way......How some proclaimed "Christians" can interpret their Bible in the ways they do is scarey...as some Muslims interpret the Quran....suicide bombers-killing of innocent people....so called "Christianity" as in Jim Jones and other such cults?....When things like the World Trade Center/911 happen, and hatred overcomes reasoning....we need to realize that all "faiths" have their idiots and radicals......I wrote one for you...about faith... [This message has been edited by Toerag (01-22-2004 07:27 AM).] |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
“Let each person choose his own way To talk to his God in what manner he may And lets all unite in the belief that we must Treat each other with dignity and respect.” ~*~ Amen! |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
I enjoyed your very wise words.. M |
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Michelle_loves_Mike
since 2003-12-20
Posts 1189Pennsylvania |
STANDING OVATION Michelle I wish all could find the true happiness I have found,,in the eyes of Mike |
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Charisma
since 2000-09-30
Posts 5906lost in blue pages |
Very well said !! Charisma |
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McLean Member
since 2004-01-05
Posts 484state of marital bliss |
Amen! Hallelujah! Right on! Great, great poem! I'm for humanity! My belief: Inside, we all know what is right, so just do it and stop judging! McLean |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
I don't get into religious stuff very much...but I'm glad I clicked on this and read it.  |
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choshi Senior Member
since 2004-01-01
Posts 1184New York |
OH YES! ~C |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
 good neighbor, once again, you've left a lofty thought |
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muslimah New Member
since 2004-01-12
Posts 8 |
as salaam alaikum, I love this! =) Nicely said, wonderfully written! |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
So true. |
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ice Member Elite
since 2003-05-17
Posts 3404Pennsylvania |
Excelent thoughts, I stand and applaud you and this poem, Sir.... ________ice ><> |
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Laoha Member
since 2003-03-07
Posts 161Nevada, USA |
Amitabha! |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
(big angel hugs in standing ovation) Oh Anwaar, you are infinitely so right, truly these religions have something so closely in common: we believe in Something, some Holy Spirit, we are all monotheistic, and truly I feel all the Holy Spirits are One! (smiles) God Bless You, your words edify us all and should edify the whole world over, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Anwaar, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "You'll find something that's enough to keep you |
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