Yeah, Jainist hinduism damn well predates Gandhi. I bring him up for Jainists because he's the most direct in applying the Jainist philsoophy. I just find him a fascinating man, and after reading his views on violence, I can't help but get irritated when people treat Jainism as black and white. CLea...

I believe he is worth talking about in a martial arts forum because of two reasons: Non-violence vs violence. He himself clearly knew thigns were not so black and white. And thus, in a forum full of people who like to practice hand to hand combat....IS a time ever right to face physical violence wit...

First ill post the good: Looking up quotes, I found something surprising about him. "But a man who, when faced by danger, behaves like a mouse, is rightly called a coward. He harbors violence and hatred in his heart and would kill his enemy if he could without hurting himself. He is a stranger ...

Dude this fight was freaking amazing. I loved it. I actually heard some MMA guys comment that "well they were both tired so i knew it would be boring" Can't believe i heard this from other guys i trained with. It was a great bloody fight. I loved it. Haven't seen anything this good for a l...

By all means, critique religion. Ive pondered athiesm many times, and will probably continue to do so, maybe embrace it. But man, at one point there is critique of religion and then just being retarded. http://middleclassdub.blogspot.com/2011/10/islamophobia-and-antisemitism-same.html On dishonesty:...

My apologies for the delay in my response. Sometimes, it seems I have all the time in the world for weeks to buzz around these forums, and other times, very little at all but for a tiny peek. I've put my study of this particular volume on hold until I completely finish The White Man's Burden, by Wi...

Finally, Warraq comes around to detailing how and why Islam and Christianity have diverged along such completely different paths. He lays it squarely at the feet of religious authority. Islam never had its Reformation. Luther was able to retreat to friendly territory, make powerful allies, and his ...

http://www.newsweekpakistan.com/the-take/180 I think she is wise to stay out of politics, especially in pakistan. She has some interesting things to say about her aunts husband: "Zardari’s certainly no more democratic than a military dictator. What’s the difference? He was selected to be presid...

Not an attempt at thread ressurection, just want to point out hypocritics all around. In a recent WaPo article, there was mention of an even in which a group of Taliban thugs apparently blatantly burned hundreds of copies of the Koran while happily burning down yet another school. Clearly, the hypoc...

Jesus christ, i should seriously make some effort to take time writing my posts and edit it. I barely understand what i wrote, reading it all over.

There are conservatives far more capable and intellegent than sarah palin. David Frum would make a better face for the tea party than sarah palin. Atleast to those who know how to read. Infact, though he is respected, im surprised he isn't more well known or read(David Frum) There are conservative ...

Well, I think Islam is terrible, for one. Also totally false. And there are no excuses to be made for the terrorists, or the Taiban's manners, regardless of the political stress they've been under. I never one said teh actions of teh terrorists or other assholes is morally justified. Just not 'hurr...

I MUST WATCH THIS FILM.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BBvIweCI ... re=related

Guy mubin i talk to on facebook, helped take down terrorists. Here he deals with accusations of entrapment and basically also an article talking about his work. I think guys liket his should be given 'hero' status. They save lives. Guy mubin i talk to on facebook, helped take down terrorists. Here h...

Look im canadian, and while i think canada can learn from europian countries on our healthcare system, i agree with our system. Thing is, if obama really wanted change, he would have caused far more contreversy and would not care about be elected for the next term. He would shake the system. But he ...