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blacksails

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Quote from: beetcoin on April 29, 2014, 12:00:23 PM

numbers are skewed.. even if all 8 million were english speakers, that's still a drop in the ocean. not to mention that muslim people, much like asians, keep their parents with them.. many of them bring their parents over to live with.

That's more of a cultural thing rather than religious… You take care of your family simply, and I think that's a good thing to be honest.
But I don't get what it has to do with this though?

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Quote from: mShz on April 29, 2014, 11:09:58 AM

IMHO religion is the opium of the people.

Why do you think that? Are you an atheist? Or do you just hate religions overall?

beetcoin

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numbers are skewed.. even if all 8 million were english speakers, that's still a drop in the ocean. not to mention that muslim people, much like asians, keep their parents with them.. many of them bring their parents over to live with.

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Quote from: beetcoin on April 29, 2014, 10:42:17 AM

so 4 million muslim people in the western world.. that's barely anything, especially considering that much of those 4 million probably don't even speak english or have not assimilated.

4 million? No. There are close to 8 million in the English speaking world itself. Plus millions more in France, Germany.etc. So the total might be around 30-35 million. I don't know if you consider Turkey as a part of the Western World. If so, then the number will rise to 100 million+. Add the ex-USSR, and you'll have more than 150 million.

And regarding the English skills.... 99% of the middle-aged and younger Muslims living in the English speaking world do have native or near-native skills in English, may be barring those Somalis and some of the Arabs.

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IMHO religion is the opium of the people.

beetcoin

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so 4 million muslim people in the western world.. that's barely anything, especially considering that much of those 4 million probably don't even speak english or have not assimilated.

bryant.coleman

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Quote from: beetcoin on April 29, 2014, 10:37:28 AM

well, muslim people tend to not speak english as their primary language.

Well.. there are close to 3 million Muslims each in the US and the UK. Also, there are some 1 million in Canada, 0.5 million in Australia and plenty more in other English speaking countries such as NZL and Ireland.

beetcoin

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well, muslim people tend to not speak english as their primary language.

bryant.coleman

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Quote from: ahmedjadoon on April 29, 2014, 09:25:14 AM

This indicates much less Muslims are in Bitcoin so far and far too much atheists!

No. This survey indicates that most of the Bitcoiners are from developed nations. And I'd say that the number of Muslims is not bad, compared to that of the Hindus and Buddhists. Grin

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This indicates much less Muslims are in Bitcoin so far and far too much atheists!

blacksails

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Quote from: bryant.coleman on April 29, 2014, 09:13:52 AM

Quote from: pandher on April 29, 2014, 09:03:54 AM

Extremists are never good for any religion. No religion says to kill anyone of other faith.

Hmm... that is true. No religion says to kill anyone of other faith. But the problem is with the followers. They sometimes misinterpret what is written in the religious books and kill one another. So better is no religion at all.

Or, we could just stop killing each other and accept all faiths?

Sounds like the best idea to me actually!

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Quote from: pandher on April 29, 2014, 09:03:54 AM

Extremists are never good for any religion. No religion says to kill anyone of other faith.

Hmm... that is true. No religion says to kill anyone of other faith. But the problem is with the followers. They sometimes misinterpret what is written in the religious books and kill one another. So better is no religion at all.

pandher

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Quote from: bryant.coleman on April 29, 2014, 05:16:45 AM

Quote from: pandher on April 29, 2014, 04:49:38 AM

Not every religion preaches these things, sikh gurus have given their lives to save other religions. You cannot just say all religions are inhumane

May be. But Sikh extremists cut down thousands of Hindus during the Punjab insurgency during the 1980s and the 1990s. So you can't really say that your religion is better than the others.

http://www.nytimes.com/1984/02/23/world/11-hindus-killed-in-punjab-unrest.html

http://www.nytimes.com/1983/10/07/world/indian-government-takes-over-a-state-swept-by-religious-strife.html

Extremists are never good for any religion. No religion says to kill anyone of other faith. Actually extremists are the plague which have caused people to divert away from it. I am not saying that my religion is better in any way. All of them teach almost the same things, to lead a life of honesty with pride.

I am amazed how much people hate religion even if they havent actually researched what it is all about. Listening to a single verse of gurbani gives immense joy and wisdom.

Maybe we should set aside our mental walls and gain a little from every religion. Dont be an extremist, dont be a follower of any religion. Just read what every religion says and adopt what looks best in your life

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Quote from: pandher on April 29, 2014, 04:49:38 AM

Not every religion preaches these things, sikh gurus have given their lives to save other religions. You cannot just say all religions are inhumane

May be. But Sikh extremists cut down thousands of Hindus during the Punjab insurgency during the 1980s and the 1990s. So you can't really say that your religion is better than the others.

http://www.nytimes.com/1984/02/23/world/11-hindus-killed-in-punjab-unrest.html

http://www.nytimes.com/1983/10/07/world/indian-government-takes-over-a-state-swept-by-religious-strife.html

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Quote from: bryant.coleman on April 29, 2014, 04:44:47 AM

Quote from: jinjuro on April 29, 2014, 04:16:52 AM

I believe in humanity. Which option I fall in.

I think Atheism is the most humane religion, as there is no hatred for people belonging to other religions. You are not obliged to kill people who believe in a different god, and you don't believe that anyone who refuses to believe in your faith will go to hell once he dies. Well.. if you are not comfortable with the atheist tag, then you can always go for the Buddhist option. Grin

Not every religion preaches these things, sikh gurus have given their lives to save other religions. You cannot just say all religions are inhumane

bryant.coleman

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Quote from: jinjuro on April 29, 2014, 04:16:52 AM

I believe in humanity. Which option I fall in.

I think Atheism is the most humane religion, as there is no hatred for people belonging to other religions. You are not obliged to kill people who believe in a different god, and you don't believe that anyone who refuses to believe in your faith will go to hell once he dies. Well.. if you are not comfortable with the atheist tag, then you can always go for the Buddhist option. Grin

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I believe in humanity. Which option I fall in.

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Quote from: durrrr on April 29, 2014, 12:03:24 AM

im not an ahtiest but no i dont believe in god.

Then you can call yourself an agnost. Non-religious was the more accurate term, but it is not given as an option here. So either chose from Atheist or Agnost. An atheist opposes the existence of god, so Agnost will better suit you.

beetcoin

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if i were god, i would totally look down at all of you human beings.. and just think "man, fuck this.. i'm not gonna stick around."

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Quote from: durrrr on April 29, 2014, 12:03:24 AM

im not an ahtiest but no i dont believe in god. im sometimes afried that maybe i should just pretend i do believe so i will go to heaven if it is true. but then i dont have time for any of that anyways cause sunday mornings im hungover as fuck and my dick balls deep in my gf

If there was a god I'm not sure you could fool him by 'pretending'. Maybe Satan will be balls deep in you when you die now Grin

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