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I am not sure the test defines what open mindedness is. A few questions made sense. I still admire Naipaul's writings although he is accused of being a misogynist and anti-muslim, both of which I abhor. But he is undeniably one of the greatest writers.
Trying a food item that is repulsive does not indicate open mindedness the way I define it. I don't know what that indicates other than a foody's brag item. While I respect others' religion, I don't need to convert to be open minded. I would attend a service though.
No I have never talked to a homeless person. While I always give them money, it has never occurred to me to do that. That shows a generosity of spirit that is beyond mere open mindedness.
I got 71%
These pop psychology inventories are largely transparent rendering them useless. Anyone desiring to score as open-minded can usually discern the likeliest selection to indicate that outcome. But few are as honest as you are, CB, willing to reject the answers that make no sense to you as you appropriately point out. It would seem that LearnMe is equally honest given his score.
That is fricken' hilarious! How about some examples? I'm just dying to see what I've missed over the years. I've got to give you credit, though, for the most outlandish statement I've ever seen on City-Data and, believe me, I've seen some doozies.
I don't have knowledge for examples
if you are really interested in example you can send a question to this site https://islamqa.info/en
there is a click called Send a question
i got that statement from them
The point, for me anyway, is not the particulars of any religion, but why people believe what they do about their religion. Needless to say, again, Mormons don't believe what you believe. Why is that do you think?
if someone born and lived in a French speaking country then he will be speaking French
also in general he will be having the same religion of his parent or his country
and similarly for any language , country and religion and he will be tied to affiliation
it is ok to speak any language but the true religion is only one
Allah gave every one brain , heart , eyes , independency will and his final Holy book is at hand
and every one will responsible for his decision and action
The Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessing of Allah be upon him) said,
No child is born except on Al-Fitra (Islam)
and then his parents make him jewish, Christian or Magian,
as an animal produces a perfect young animal
do you see any part of its body amputated?"
Then he rec
'The religion of pure Islamic Faith (Hanifa),(i.e. to worship none but Allah),
The pure Allah's Islamic nature with which He (Allah) has created mankind.
Let There be no change in Allah's religion (i.e. to join none in Allah's worship).
That is the straight religion; but most of men know not.
There is definitely a lot of open mindedness among religionists. If one cannot see that then it is best one open his own mind more and let reality shake stuff a bit. Read books, not just the web.
Yes, open to wanting something to be true, but not having any evidence for this truth.
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Originally Posted by cb2008
As an Atheist one may not want acknowledge the secularism of religionists and instead focus on only those who are not,. This keeps them secure in their self-made prison.
Your usual rhetoric and a non sequitur.
Last edited by Harry Diogenes; 09-24-2021 at 02:37 AM..
I started in Buddhism, Phet. I found its principles valid to a point. Indifference as the goal seems too callous and unacceptable (and there is too much irrational Mumbo Jumbo).
if I had to pick ... Buddhism aint it. Hyper focused on self is as good as hyper focused on a deity.
The hyper focus should be on God and love. God says if you don't love others how can you love me? So loving others puts you right where you need to be. Anyone can do that... no religion required. Everyone benefits.
For Christians... if you say you love God yet hate another, then you are a liar. I have lied many, many times.
The hyper focus should be on God and love. God says if you don't love others how can you love me? So loving others puts you right where you need to be. Anyone can do that... no religion required. Everyone benefits.
For Christians... if you say you love God yet hate another, then you are a liar. I have lied many, many times.
The Oneness is within each of us. Actually we, each one of us, is within the same Oneness. Hyper focus on self or others or god is all the same. If you love god you also love others because the other holds god within them.
Where we go astray is when we believe our body and ego is who we are, which immediately separates us from the Oneness. From there we are on our own, lost in a world we create for ourselves, act and react endlessly. The solution is to get back to hyper focus on god, who is the self. When we hyper focus with this knowledge our attitude towards others change as well.
I don't have knowledge for examples
if you are really interested in example you can send a question to this site https://islamqa.info/en
there is a click called Send a question
i got that statement from them
Depends on how you understand the self. The self is the same as the Oneness. Arach is just flesh and bones with an ego, separated from the Oneness.
And I don't see Buddhism as being "hyper-focused" on the self. The Five Precepts in Theravada are a moral structure on how to treat others as part of a moral life.
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