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And another one “Man should reflect on what he was created from. He is created from spurting fluid, emerging from between the backbone and ribs.” The Qur’ān, Chapter 86, Verse 5 to 7 The Sapience Institute gives alternative explanations but frankly is a bit of a joke to an educated person.

The original sin was thinking that you know what good and evil are, ie tasting the consequences of that fruit. If you think you know what good and evil are, you are taking on the properties of gods. Honestly. I am as divine as Jesus was, and I don't particularly believe in Christ.

Oh I think someone will always be annoyed. The late great Joseph Campbell comes to mind. You yourself are participating in evil, or you are not alive. Whatever you do is evil to someone. This is one of the ironies of creation.

This youtube reminded me of toty

On Boxing Day 2004, an underwater landslide released a tsunami killing almost a quarter of a million people. Was that action unnecessary or evil? Is your "given" accurate? Are your assumptions for the allegory accurate?

Tolkien had lived in my bit of Birmingham (before my existence). I have read the books many years apart and have seen the films. Great fun but I philosophically disagree with viewing the world in shades of good and evil.

Albert Schweitzer had this view and it was part of his "reverence for life" philosophy. I think there is something to it. The trouble with words they bring unintended meanings with them. Systems that replicate ... they replicate.

Hi William .... welcome If you want to have your beliefs questioned, just please let me know. I am your man

Interesting With a guest appearance from our Zakir Naik.

Glad I could clear it up for you. How are things otherwise?

Well they could not write it down to a bit later.

God had wait till humans learnt to speak, write and read.

and just for giggles ... “Allah did not create man so that he could have fun. The aim of creation was for mankind to be put to the test through hardship and prayer. An Islamic regime must be serious in every field. There are no jokes in Islam. There is no humor in Islam. There is no fun in Islam. There can be no fun and joy in whatever is serious. Islam does not allow swimming in the sea and is opposed to radio and television serials. Islam, however, allows marksmanship, horseback riding and competition.” ― Ruhollah Khomeini