Posted by Dr. Bob on May 17, 2005, at 0:24:26
In reply to Re: my feelings of disgust, posted by cockeyed on May 16, 2005, at 0:37:03
> I'll just note that I'm confused. First, I did not intend to be uncivil. I have issues with the term "faith".
> I ... will try to deal with my issues of anger without harming or offending others.
Thanks, and I'm glad you posted more about your issues. I didn't mean to imply that I thought you intended to be uncivil.
> I stated that I regarded the concept of jihad as barbaric. I have come to regard many of the historical actions of Catholicism, the religion to which I was unyieldingly faithful, as barbaric
That's more balanced, at least, but I'm still afraid others might feel accused or put down...
> it is my opinion that the destruction of the twin towers represented an act of war by militant Islamic jihadists. But I find that I confuse my personal disillusion with organized religion and...rage. I believe that's the most succint and accurate term. I find myself conflicted. I'd like to speak rationally and civilly about this psychological issue but I don't know if I have the skill to do so. But it's important to understand that there are many citizens who have been in a very real sense, traumatized by this event. How are we to discuss this damage. For me it's very real. and very confusing.
I agree, it's very real, and very hard to talk about. But I think it's a good start to say that people have been traumatized by xxx instead of xxx is barbaric.
> But the issue of FAITH is a bit of a land mine. I wonder why? Why should people of one faith attempt to impose their modes of belief upon others. Why a jihad? perhaps I don't understand the nature of that term. I take it to mean literally picking up a weapon and going out to conquer those who are not of the jihadists faith. And I can not understand that.
And it's also fine to say you don't understand something. :-)
Bob
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