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Hadith's are the fabricated works of man and are therefore subject to corruption and biases. According to the Qur'an, no other book is needed in order to understand the message of the Qur'an. I have no desire to read hadith's or sunnah.

That website is notorious for its unfounded attacks on Islam and so isn't a particular good resource of information.

Neither was I but I've read the Qur'an and found that it contains information which scientists have only just discovered. It is also a mathematical masterpiece with the verse and chapter numbers corresponding with such things like the elements of the periodic table, golden ratio, fibonnaci sequence etc etc. There are many links online for further study and investigation. An illiterate sand dweller in 7th century couldn't possibly have made it up. Some of the maths need computers to make sense of it all. Therefore it is the word of God. Allah is the Arabic name. He is the same God of all Abrahamic religions Mind boggling stuff.

Throughout history it is often the poor, impoverished and illiterate folk who 'get it' Intellectualism can create a barrier to wisdom.

He was also a sorcerer and a murderer of innocent people. How very compassionate and Buddhist.

Well I may be a (mono)theist but I don't have any control over forum mechanics.

Going back to the days of e-sangha, namdrol frequently banned members who disagreed with his own biased views on Buddhism. He thought he was always correct. Reminds me of internet Buddhists everywhere.

Well, typical western media has demonized anything to do with Islam, making it public enemy no 1. It's blatantly obvious when you investigate, that organized religions have been manipulated by 'the powers that be' throughout history to create conflict with one another. This enhances the agenda by the ruling elite to dominate and control world events such as the medieval crusades, recent financial collapse and 'staged terrorist attacks' such as 9/11. Real Islam has nothing to do with such things as sharia law. These were later inventions by the political rulers of the time to keep the masses in check. People please do your own investigations and homework. Islam is submission and a feeling of immense gratitude to a one and only God/Creator.

My God, that is absolutely disgusting.

Well, this thread could do with a little humour now and again. I take it Buddhists do humour ?

Is rongzom fan the new Vaj ?

Nice article about magic there rex. That could well be the valid path I'm looking for. Thanks for sharing.

It's obvious the way that this thread has run that anyone who disagrees with Buddhism is basically told they are inferior. A pack mentality has developed where Buddhists gang up and deride posters.

http://youtu.be/-Ibc8sD5sgw Amazing !

No, but it would make me feel better.

Me neither. I guess what I'm looking for is: A valid path where I can enjoy life as best as possible whilst still believing in, and being mindful of a Supreme Creator. To give thanks and express my utmost gratitude to the Supreme Creator for having a life to do this. All this without man-made rules/regulations/restrictions. Is there such a thing ?

Came across this quote: 'Krishna, who is known as Govinda is the Supreme Godhead. He has an eternal blissful spiritual body. He is the origin of all. He has no other origin and He is the prime cause of all causes.' More fuel for the fire.

Agreed, but some of the things brought up in this thread could prove illuminating for some people.

Ok. No worries. I'm just investigating stuff and trying to find something that resonates with my obvious monotheistic leanings. The Qur'an seems too cold, violent, and fear based, as does the Bible to some extent.

What about this article ? http://voiceofdharma.org/books/hvhb/ch1.htm

I wasn't aware of this ! Mind you I never venture into The Pit.

Vedic monotheism sounds very interesting.

It's on wikipedia so it must be true lol.

Thank you. Some common sense at last. I'm glad people can have honest debate. That's also what the Qur'an claims. So did Islam borrow from the Vedic texts and distort them ?

Meaning you don't have to have all the religious trappings to believe in a Creator. Is that plain enough for you.