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Clarification needed. Rule 7 preaching

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7. Do not use scripture to directly or indirectly attack another person or group of people.
If one debate on Islamic topics, and gives a quote from the Quran that, for instance, will not go down well with a Muslim, do you consider this an attack?
Do you allow posts that might feel offensive to a Muslim, even though it is supported by Islamic scripture and is not directed at the person?

Why I ask, is that nowadays everything is considered Hate speech, except of coarse if people criticize the Bible.

secondly, what if I place a post on, for instance, Allah dont know the name of eve, and I say, "Allah forgot the name of the most famous woman of all humankind."
Will you consider this as an attack against "a group of people"?
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Re: Clarification needed. Rule 7 preaching

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Mousetrap wrote: Thu Oct 10, 2024 11:04 am If one debate on Islamic topics, and gives a quote from the Quran that, for instance, will not go down well with a Muslim, do you consider this an attack?
If you quote, it will not be considered an attack.
Do you allow posts that might feel offensive to a Muslim, even though it is supported by Islamic scripture and is not directed at the person?
Yes, that is allowed. And it's not just limited to Muslims, but for any religion.
Why I ask, is that nowadays everything is considered Hate speech, except of coarse if people criticize the Bible.
This forum tries to allow free speech, yet also be respectful.
secondly, what if I place a post on, for instance, Allah dont know the name of eve, and I say, "Allah forgot the name of the most famous woman of all humankind."
Will you consider this as an attack against "a group of people"?
Saying he "forgot" might be considered injecting a personal opinion, but saying he did not know would be acceptable.

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Re: Clarification needed. Rule 7 preaching

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I think I can interperate that I am allowed to post facts, without making a claim that, say, "Muslims or a Muslim" believes in "[a curse-word]", or that some ancient man who called himself a prophet, was say, a "pedophile".
But I am allowed to place verses of a religion showing that, their Book and Prophets said things that might embarrass such a member of that religion.
This is what healthy debate comprises off.
I see a lot of Atheists and Muslims doing exactly that, and I applaud the Christians for not taking offence, but engaging in an attempt to answer such statements against their Book and God.

Why I am asking this question is that, in light of the unrest in the UK, where the average English persons are branded as "Ultra Far Right Racists" by them challenging the Liberal governments' handling of the Islamic crime ridden towns, I seem to be banned from many Forums fore even quoting the Quran.

Now, I can only hope that DCR will remain neutral and will allow clear research and referencing of different religions, to continue debating about all non Christian religions and Atheism, as they are allowed to quote and reference against Christianity and the Bible.
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