[thechat] Islam

Syed Zeeshan Haider szh at softhome.net
Wed Dec 18 09:51:16 CST 2002


From: "Erika Meyer"
To: <thechat at lists.evolt.org>
Sent: December 18, 2002, Wednesday 1:29 AM
Subject: Re: [thechat] Islam


> I had a big Jung/Campbell education
> since a young age and over the years I've based my whole view of
> spirituality on Jung's notion of a Universial Unconscious layered
> over with cultural, familial, and individual symbolism.

What is "Jung/Campbell education"?

> In the world, there are three (3) religions that are extremely similar:
> Islam, Judaism, Christianity: the big 3.
>
> These are monotheistic religions based on writing rather than orality
> or image...

Islam doesn't consider Judaism and Christianity monotheistic religions in a true
sense.

> and they empower the male over the female.  (not all
> spiritual practices do this, but the monotheistic ones and
> writing-based ones do...)

I disagree! I think an indepth study will change your opinion about Islam.

> These 3 are *not* my favorite religions, though they have their good
> points.  At their best, in the ideal world, I think they are all
> valid ways to live and I would always endeavor to respect those who
> wish to observe the practice of these religions... AS LONG AS they
> also would endeavor to respect me as I practice my own.

Islam asks Muslims to respect each and every religion and it's followers. If you
find any Muslim doing opposite, you can say to him/her, "Your religion teaches
you the respect for other religions. What are you doing?"

Syed Zeeshan Haider.
http://syedzeeshanhaider.faithweb.com/




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