what others think of the universe

what is your belief, are you a Buddhist?

No.

Evidently, it doesn't matter terribly much, does it?

Even the Quran, from what I read a whole ago, notes that calling yourself a Muslim does not save you alone, rather it is by doing good and holy deeds through the eyes of Allah.

A very Noble ideal, I must admit.

yes

believing is not enough

actions and belief and faith go together

For quite some time I was good friends with an Imam, actually.

oh nice, I assume you asked plenty of questions

Indeed. Though a translator was needed each time we met.

We shared a great many stories

A very good man, if very broken physically.

who isn't broken physically in these times, isn't that the whole purpose

Well, he could not walk without substantial aid. Some wounds never heal.

ah ok, I thought you meant something else

Well, I am sure he carried some emotional scars too.

He had to flee his home, after all.

I see

it's the way things are meant to be

Maybe, but it is still a sad thing to see it unfold.

we all have our stories

am sure he learned to adapt to his situation, thats why humans are so incredible, we can adapt to any situation

Indeed. I am glad to of known him.

He was actually, of note, insistent on visiting a Christan Church

And apparently had a fantastic discussion with the Pastor there

They seem to of become friends too

interfaith dialogue is a wonderful thing, learning of what others deem as truth is very insightful

We are all humans, after all.

It helps sometimes to talk face to face

so why are you here?

For example, I am sure you and I disagree on numerous things, but we can still engage in a productive dialogue.

As for why, even I don't know the answer to that.

I am an Engineer, and in a sense I felt it would be useful to try and reach the people my profession so frequently detests and that so commonly detests my profession.

I understand

I don't think anyone here disregards your profession

science is a wonderful thing

Generally when speaking to people who hold such beliefs, either way, people tend to realize that each other isn't really the enemy.

I am a bit more skiddish on Anti-Vaxxers, but they, too, deserve Mercy of some form or another.

I wouldn't be talking with you right now if certain individuals didn't come to amazing breakthroughs