RE: Theists: What makes your claims right and the claims of other theists wrong?
February 18, 2014 at 8:37 am
(February 18, 2014 at 5:17 am)Ryantology (╯°◊°)╯︵ ══╬ Wrote: What makes your claims superior to those which aren't yours?
A variety of things, the top 3 being the strong emphasis on the oneness of God in Islam, the inimitable beauty of the Quran, and the perpetual increase of an unexplainable inner peace and a change of perspective that I have experienced as a result of remembering and reflecting on the words of the Quran. Fourthly, also the life and the extraordinary character of the Prophet Muhammad which many people are ignorant of today.
(February 18, 2014 at 5:17 am)Ryantology (╯°◊°)╯︵ ══╬ Wrote: Can you empirically prove the superiority of your beliefs to anyone who doesn't share them?
No, not empirically ... and I would say that demanding an empirical proof is insulting to ourselves especially when the truth is already something ingrained in us.
Islam teaches that God is closer to you than your own jugular veins.
(February 18, 2014 at 5:17 am)Ryantology (╯°◊°)╯︵ ══╬ Wrote: If the answer to the last question is no, why should anybody share your beliefs?
They don't have to and I can't force them to share my beliefs, but I guess it's just good for them if they do so. But, ultimately, each to their own.
(February 18, 2014 at 5:17 am)Ryantology (╯°◊°)╯︵ ══╬ Wrote: Do you understand that theological arguments and apologetics only work on those who already believe what you do?
Yeah, but my reason for getting into theological arguments is primarily for the sake of my own benefit and my learning. What other people think or gain from me is secondary.
I think it's also interesting when philosophy, science, psychology, and other fields become entangled with religious discussions.
(February 18, 2014 at 5:17 am)Ryantology (╯°◊°)╯︵ ══╬ Wrote: When you proselytize to us, do you ever stop to consider that atheists aren't just rejecting your specific dogma?
Yes, for that is quite obvious to me.
