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Comments by itman


1. God Answers Prayers Of Paralyzed Little Boy: 'No' Says God

Comment #60826 by itman on August 3, 2007 at 12:37 am

God surely does work in mysterious ways - poor Timmy had his accident 4 years before he was born!

2. God-Fearing People: Why are we so scared of offending Muslims?

Comment #60101 by itman on August 1, 2007 at 2:23 am

Philip
You are right. But what is it about Islam that makes its followers so fierce? OK the Catholic church hasn't got a spotless record when it comes to killing those who do not follow its precepts but at least they seem to have grown out of out and out butchery.
I am reminded of the Fremen in Frank Herberts novel Dune, who go on to launch launch a holy war on the rest of the universe. These people MUST be stopped from intimidating us.

3. God-Fearing People: Why are we so scared of offending Muslims?

Comment #60093 by itman on August 1, 2007 at 1:41 am

I can't help feeling that some of the Muslim overreaction is to do with more than just religious beliefs. Maybe in some cultures and countries, people are unemployed or disempowered in some way and see religion as a way of increasing their self worth. That doesn't justify their reactions of course, I am just saying that perhaps there is more to it than just believing in god.