Sam Harris explains Islam

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Sam Harris explains Islam

A well-known critic of religion at large, Sam Harris, explains the difference between Islam and Christianity, denounces Islam as a religion of peace:

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I could not possibly agree more with Harris. I think he's the most eloquent and brilliant thinker and speaker around right now. It's extremely refreshing to hear someone talking sense and talking it so well.

But many of his critics (Reza Aslan and Glenn Greenwald) just write him off because he's not Muslim and is in fact an atheist. Which is ridiculous because of course religions can't see how crazy they are from the inside. It takes someone who can step back and see them for what they are.

Watch him own this goofy Muslim apologist...

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I respect Sam Harris tbh.

He is spot on when it comes to Islam.

Originally posted by Stigma
He is spot on when it comes to Islam.

...and pretty much all religion in general.

Originally posted by Patient_Leech
...and pretty much all religion in general.

Hehe, I think you know my response to that. I grant him that he is correct when it comes to some features of Christianity. 👆

I like Sam, he's well spoken, nice, an overall good man that the left are trying to destroy by calling him an islamaphobe, just because he disagrees with Islam.

To me though, it was always Christopher Hitchens. The way he can dissect Islam was damn charming. The best thing is, he would outright called you on your bullshit.

I think that's the difference between the 2. Sam will always take the high road, where as Chris would get down and dirty with you.

Originally posted by Stigma
Hehe, I think you know my response to that. I grant him that he is correct when it comes to some features of Christianity. 👆
Very fitting of you. 👆

Originally posted by Stigma
Hehe, I think you know my response to that.

I actually don't.

Originally posted by Patient_Leech
I actually don't.

Oh, sorry. I assumed you knew I am a critic of Atheism and a religious person. I tend to make it clear when I post in religion/philosophy subforum

Originally posted by Stigma
Oh, sorry. I assumed you knew I am a critic of Atheism and a religious person. I tend to make it clear when I post in religion/philosophy subforum

Do explain how you're a "religious person."

Originally posted by Patient_Leech

Which is ridiculous because of course religions can't see how crazy they are from the inside. It takes someone who can step back and see them for what they are.

In that case you should check out what these guys had to say:

http://www.gainpeace.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=63:what-non-muslim-scholars-said-about-prophet-muhammed-peace-be-upon-him&catid=41&Itemid=105

Originally posted by Patient_Leech
Watch him own this goofy Muslim apologist...

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Lol he got owned on the wife beating issue.

He claims he has justification on "singling out Islam" yet he brings up controversial issues which are in other religious books as well.

Oh and btw Muhammad didn't beat his wives. And he certainly didn't whip them lol. That's something either Mr. Harris doesn't know which means he's not as learned on Muhammad as he makes out, OR he does know but he's purposefully omitting that piece of important information in which case Mr. Harris simply isn't trustworthy or objective.

Originally posted by Darth Thor
Lol he got owned on the wife beating issue.

He claims he has justification on "singling out Islam" yet he brings up controversial issues which are in other religious books as well.

Oh and btw Muhammad didn't beat his wives. And he certainly didn't whip them lol. That's something either Mr. Harris doesn't know which means he's not as learned on Muhammad as he makes out, OR he does know but he's purposefully omitting that piece of important information in which case Mr. Harris simply isn't trustworthy or objective.

You and and those that thinks like you are damn pathetic! Good job! keep making excuses for that backward religion.

Mohammed certainly taught that it's OK to beat your wife. Now the question is whether he practiced what he taught; I assume so.

I really find it hilarious that the left defends Islam from the right even though political Islam is way farther right than even full blown German historic facism.

I thought it was worth re-posting given that Dawkins seems to be in line with Sam Harris' position on Islam.

Originally posted by Stigma
Indeed. Apostasy in Islam is a complex issue.

Look here:

Richard Dawkins states that Islam demands the killing of those who leave that Islamic faith.
Then he presses Muslims on this issue:

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It seems that they are unable/unwilling to give him the straight answer. Why is that?

Apart from that an Ex-Muslim supports this critical position towards Islam, giving example of sexualization of young girls in Islamic schools, women being diminished as human beings etc.

Originally posted by Stigma
I thought it was worth re-posting given that Dawkins seems to be in line with Sam Harris' position on Islam.

What do you think about the stuff going down in Germany, like this:

Man Jailed For Anti-Islam Facebook Posts, Germany Raids Homes Of 36 People Accused Of Hateful Social Media Posts

Getting out of control it seems.

Originally posted by Henry_Pym
I really find it hilarious that the left defends Islam from the right even though political Islam is way farther right than even full blown German historic facism.

Stop lying bro, I can give you examples of your lie. It's totally left wing to force women to be covered from head to toe. Totes.

Originally posted by Surtur
What do you think about the stuff going down in Germany, like this:

Man Jailed For Anti-Islam Facebook Posts, Germany Raids Homes Of 36 People Accused Of Hateful Social Media Posts

Getting out of control it seems


Indeed. It's crazy. First they censor free speech, then jail people with opposing views, then dress in brown shirts and do wacky salutes.

Classic fascism on the rise in Germany.

Recently I'm seeing how unique our 1st Amendment truly is.