Let's get spiritual..

[straightBOS]

Originally posted by SigmaChiCard
One thing I think they have right is that they do not worship Muhammed in the converntional sense that we (as a people) worship Jesus....they worship Allah directly while I think most Christians are honestly scared to do so.

But, Islam follows Christianity, and much of what is contained in the Koran is re-packaged from Christianity and Judaism. The concept of Allah is entirely Jewish. The concept of Muhammad is re-packaged Jesus.

Also, much of the Bible (the Old Testament) comes from the Jewish tradition- the TNK. A Torah scroll is copied letter for letter, so, if you like, you could read it in the original Hebrew so as not to lose anything in translation. Also, the New Testament can be read in the original Greek or Latin Vulgate, if you are weary of English translations and mis-translations.

You are not required to believe in Jesus, except for one religion. And, even in that, there is much variation. So, actually a Christian can worship God directly. Christianity probably has more diversity in worship than any other religion on earth.

I went through some of the same issues, but being able to read Latin, Greek and learning some Hebrew has helped immensely.
Also, anthropology and archaeology help. The Flood story is older than most people realize. So, there might actually be some truth to it. It is in fact, as true as the theory of evolution.

Also, Dao writings are much newer than the religion. In fact, writing was unnecessary for understanding Daoism. So, no translation or writing will do it justice, but it doesn't necessary make it more valid. (Not saying that you said that, just saying.)

Might also add that Socrates never wrote anything, not one word. So how can we be sure he ever said anything that Plato claims he said? May be his place in history is entirely invalid?

Just some thoughts, good topic.