Which religions do you consider the most stupid and barbaric, versus the most civilized and intelligent?

I agree but I would put my version of Satanism in between 3 and 4.

That's about it! Not too sure about stupid, but barbaric, yes.

Anything, but Christianity or Judaism in that order.

Shrugs* it really determines how the religion is practiced and the denominations.

I agree with your list if given only those to choose from. Deism and Pantheism would be 6 and 7 for me.

My list from stupid to smart (this includes denominations of other religions) and sorry if this sounds racist in any way I don't really want to offend anyone in this instance, but this is my opinion. 1. Radicals of both Islam and Christianity are tied 2.

Satanists 3. Mormons 4. Jehovah Witnesses 5.

Baptists 6. Catholicism 7. Islam (I am not clear of Muslim denominations) 8.

Judaism 9. Buddhism (not really a religion, but I'll put it anyway) 11. Wicca (Not Dianic) 12.Taoism.

I believe ALL have been practiced in nations that have merits and demerits.

None are stupid, none are barbaric. I know what both those terms mean. Each of you should look them up.

They are all civilized and intelligent. However, you are talking about spectrum despite the exaggerated differences you are trying to suggest. Nduism Islam Christianity Buddhism Judaism All are equally far from God, as are we all.

All are equally near.

All religions that have been practiced, and are practiced to this day have their merits, and demerits.

Awwwww thnx for putting us on your top list...*blushes*:P Islam clearly prohibits all kinds and forms of aggression and violence against anyone, except in self-defense. Islam is a practical religion, meant to be implemented in every aspect of our life. Therefore, it realizes the fact that a person who commits aggression and violence against others will not cease these actions unless they are deterred by similar actions taken against them.

Islam also places very high importance on justice, and allows for aggressors and unjust people be punished accordingly, unless they repent before they are brought to justice. At the same time, Islam encourages people to forgive those who have wronged them whenever possible. Evidence of these ideals can be found in the Holy Qur'an, which is the word of God revealed to the messenger of God, Mohammad peace be upon him.It can also be found in the Hadeeth, the sayings of Mohammad peace be upon him, and in his teachings to Muslims.

A few examples of this are shown below from the Holy Qur'an: * "Fight in the cause of Allah those who fight you, and do not transgress; for Allah loveth not transgressors. " (Surah 2, Verse 190). * "But if they cease (fighting you), Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.

" (Surah 2, Verse 192). * "But if the enemy incline towards peace, do thou (also) incline towards peace, and trust in Allah: for He is the One that Heareth and Knoweth (all things)." (Surah 8, Verse 61).

Hugs* if the asker was girl.....*waves hands* if the asker was boy...hehehehehahahaha:P.

I cant really gove you an answer,but what I can give you is a way to a solution, that is you have to find the anglde that you relate to or peaks your interest. A good paper is one that people get drawn into because it reaches them ln some way.As for me WW11 to me, I think of the holocaust and the effect it had on the survivors, their families and those who stood by and did nothing until it was too late.