While I'd say it's important to have respectful conversations like this, be weary and don't get fooled by the allure of any religious ideology, however "beautiful" and "peaceful" it may appear.<br><br>In the end, whatever sugar-coating you put on a fundamentally medieval ideology based on mythological books, it won't change the fact of what it truly is deep down and what purpose it serves and how it fools people into a false sense of security. <br><br>And yes, this applies to Christianity, etc. too. All of the man-made religions are ideologically driven in similar ways. <br><br>While it's important to keep an agnostic mind as we can't really say for sure if god exists or does not, it's also important to criticize outdated ideologies, especially ones that parade as powerhouses of morality, yet disguise so much oppression, in reality.<br><br>On the surface, any religion can be beautiful, peaceful, wonderful and all the great words you can describe these divine and spiritual feelings one can feel when engaging with it. But humans always take the "word of god" too literally and chaos ensues. It's always been the case and organized religion has been able to control people really, really well. Why do people consider monotheistic holy books as some kind of divine revelation, while we read Odyssey or Nordic Sagas as some kind of literature? It's ALL literature in the end.<br><br>Political ideologies that overtake people's minds at least aren't promising divine rewards. People who think they're doing right by god will always surrender some part of their critical thinking, and that's what seems most dangerous to me, especially knowing the Islamic contexts. There aren't that many Christian extremists blowing things up out there, and I'll bet one of my organs it's because Christianity simply became much more secular over the years as education levels kept rising and rising all over Europe over the years.,(reply>), @Ali Khalid So, you admit you have nothing to respond in terms of the substance of my statements? As your 2nd response now does not feature anything that would challenge what I said. <br><br>And again, I've heard this before. I've been around the YT comment section since forever, and "it would take too much to respond" etc. has been a very popular response to my comments like these. <br><br>I don't think it's a coincidence. I think deep down most of you know you don't really have anything to say (directly in response to my statements that is) so you resort to anything and everything but a direct response. It's understandable, but sadly not enough for me. <br><br>It's been a very long time since I've encountered someone who actually challenges my points and makes me think more deeply about the topic. I'm starting to think it's because most of you won't ever choose to go the "refuting his statements directly" route, it's always going to be something else and it's a pity. <br><br>It actually reminds me of woke leftists who refuse to engage in a similar fashion because they can't fathom how their narrative isn't the true and only one that's 100% correct. To them, even questioning it means you're against them and everything they stand for... <br><br>If you do decide to actually engage in the topic, I'll be waiting though!,(reply>), @SnakeHelah I didn't actually attack you, it wasn't ad hominem. I suggested that you haven't actually read the content of the books which you speak of, I.e. religious books. <br><br>You have formulated an opinion based on a lack of knowledge. In all fairness, you are correct that I should respond to specific points you make. But each of them require far too much unpacking due to the aforementioned basis of my response, which in my view, is apparent ignorance of the topic you're wishing to discuss.,(reply>), ​@Ali Khalid I appreciate the response. And I also appreciate the fact that you didn't even bother to reply to any of my points.<br><br>You simply stated "you're a fuckwit, get out of here" in polite terms... <br><br>Why? Why not just present your position/opinion so we can talk about it further? I am extremely open to that. It's just that almost no one ever bothers, in my replies like this throughout the years the most common responses are literally just ad hominems, I wonder why?<br><br>Also, you assume I have not read the books. I did confirm or deny that I have or have not. Do you really think people need to read mein kampf to be able to make claims about it? lol,(reply>), Bro the only thing anybody should and can respond to you with is, go read the books you talk about first. It's clear to anybody who has done so, that you haven't. You're only preaching to the ears of people who are like yourself, ignorant of the content.,(reply>), Let's talk 📫📫⬆️