Don't know where to begin really..
On whether or not Islam adheres to a deficient theology - absolutely. So does, Christianity, Judaism, Hinduism and Buddhism by the way.
On anything Fate has said about Bernie so far - rubbish. Here's an explanation for you on why he may have said what he said....he was playing politics. He's a politician. He was obviously using Vought's remarks as a platform to do what he does, namely, play politics. The Bdog is a clever boy and I seriously doubt he would risk alienating millions of potential supporters. That is not his MO. His comment got picked up by the media and allowed him to make a political point about intolerance.
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You, like Sanders, do not understand Christianity. I'm not going to debate your understanding of it. Look at the context of Vought's statement, look at the statement itself, then prove to me that he was doing anything other than defending Christianity. It is necessarily different in its beliefs than Islam.
Islam holds a deficient theology. That much is abundantly clear. But to take the additional step and say that Muslims stand condemned is 1. proof of Christianity's deficiency of theology ironically enough, especially certain strands of Protestant theology and 2. not very Christian to say.
Sorry Fate, Jesus never referred to himself as the Son of God. Son of Man? yes. Son of God? no
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What about all Muslims that would be affected by the travel ban?
In light of the fact that we are at war with Islamists, the ban is justified. At least temporarily until better assurances are in place than the nightmare system currently in place.
Freeman
Ok what happens to the following people:....
On this rather interesting question I refer you to Roman Catholic theologian Karl Rahner.
Freeman
At the end of the day there is no way for any religion to prove that their interpretation of God is right as compared to another religion. So religion divides over issues that can never be proven.
Not quite.
For this I refer you to Lessing's play of Nathan the Wise and his parable of the ring.
http://www.dailykos.com/story/2010/9/8/900321/-