Our language molds how we think and feel. The very words we use, their histories, subtle interwoven fabrics of shades of meaning, connotations, influences our thoughts and beliefs, which in turn influences how we perceive reality. Some languages are better at describing some things than others. Languages are not all equal, for example Eskimo tongues […]
Religion
Interesting piece by T.J. Winter (AH Murad). “Bombing Without Moonlight The Origins of Suicidal Terrorism”
Interesting article. “Bombing Without Moonlight The Origins of Suicidal Terrorism” by Timothy Winter (Abdal Hakimh Murad) I found some thought provoking ideas in this article. As usual with Murad I find myself disagreeing strongly with some points, but agreeing strongly with others. In all cases he’s thought provoking, worth a read, even if one disagrees […]
Islam, and Bridal Dowries – an Auster commentator has it wrong.
At Lawrence Auster’s blog, in his thread Reflections on the Roissyite Revolution a particular commentator, Tim W., made a statement that ill befits anyone of intellect. Typical of many (not all) social conservatives, he seems reflexively critical of Islam, in an amorphous way, without seeming to have a clear understanding of what it is, exactly, […]
Quote on a Healthy vs. Radical Islam
This phrase if contemplated with understanding and some awareness of history, may open doors of understanding to certain readers. “Islam is the religion of nature. Islam, the religion of nature, confirms the Divinely ordained nature of the unity and harmony of the created world, not just the entities but their inter-relatedness. The air is poisoned. […]