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RE: The Concept of the Evil Eye in Islam and Beyond
I’m left wondering about your point.
First, let’s examine religion.
Religion is a human construct, just like idol worship.
Early humans, lacking understanding of their environment, attributed it to the supernatural, and gradually, religion was formed.
Can you tell me what religion has created for humanity besides war and division?
Has it produced peace?
Is God so insignificant that He needs to write a book and require prayers?
It’s interesting that all religious prayers are about personal desires.
Do you know any religious person who prays for the Amazon rainforest to stay lush and green?
No.
It’s all about individual wants and needs.
"God, give me this, guide me, grant me peace..."
These are the prayers.
Four billion years ago, everything started from a single cell.
How can you deny this?
In my opinion, we don’t have "respectful opinions."
Opinions are either honest and valid or nothing at all.
It’s a game to say that others’ opinions are respected.
What if my opinion is that all humans should die? Is that right?
Humans are nothing but needs and desires. If we remove that, there’s nothing left to talk about.
Creativity, art, and everything else are human needs.
We have a biochemical structure and follow the laws of physics, not magic or the supernatural.
Can you pray endlessly to never be hungry or thirsty? No. Can you say, "I pray that wolves won’t eat me"? No.
If religion had any utility, can you name a few?
Did religion create this smartphone?
Humans should be logical.
We shouldn’t live by emotions, which are the result of evolution and instincts.
Was that illogical?
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Thank you for sharing your thoughts. I understand your perspective, but it seems like the questions you've posed lead to a predetermined answer, making a genuine, constructive discussion difficult.
I don’t know what difficult experiences you might have seen or gone through, but if you’d like to share, we are here to listen. Compassion is one of the greatest gifts religion has given us, and it’s a value we will practice regardless of differing beliefs.
If your goal is to explore and learn, I’m more than willing to engage in a thoughtful conversation. However, if the objective is simply to 'win' an argument, then I’d prefer to focus my time on more productive pursuits.
The world is vast, filled with diverse experiences and wisdom, from Buddhist monks in Nepal to Shinto practitioners in Japan. True learning often requires stepping away from extreme absolutes and embracing nuance.