http://www.englishforums.com/search/pro.htm?q=user%3aKabayan&o=DateDescendingSearch results for 'user:Kabayan'en-USXMOD (Build: 3607.32596)http://www.englishforums.com/English/WhyWorldRunningAfterReligions/2/zcchd/Post.htm#429972Fri, 12 Oct 2007 04:13:19 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:429972kabayanDew 2007 wrote: Why are all of you so strict about the people who don't support the religious points of view? By using the phrase "all of you" I am assuming that Dew was including me among the people who are so strict. However, my asssumption still has a possibility to be wrong. I am just wondering, did I explicitly say something that showed strictness to people who don't support religious points of view ?http://www.englishforums.com/English/WhyWorldRunningAfterReligions/2/zcchd/Post.htm#429258Wed, 10 Oct 2007 11:03:38 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:429258kabayanFollowing any religion is not necessary. What necessary is to think objectively. If you think we have to erase religions from the world because of so many dirty things done in the name of religion. It would be logically similar to think that we have to erase cars from the world because of so many lethally accidents and pollution caused by cars.http://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatDoYouThinkOfHolland/5/zrhzm/Post.htm#426814Wed, 03 Oct 2007 22:43:08 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:426814kabayanDear Floxflow Goede Morgen, Our countries have been making a good relationship since we agreed to stop the fight between us. Your country has been giving us a lot of help, for a long time The Netherland was a member of Donor Organisation who supported Indonesia. I have heard that almost every languages in Europe has been absorbed so many nautical terms from The Dutch language. Is this true ?http://www.englishforums.com/English/Freedom/2/zrpqz/Post.htm#426331Tue, 02 Oct 2007 18:24:31 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:426331kabayanWe all have different interpretations and opinions regarding freedom. It is a part of freedom right ? That's why we all are here. For discussing things while knowing each other.http://www.englishforums.com/English/Freedom/2/zrpqz/Post.htm#426134Tue, 02 Oct 2007 11:57:39 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:426134kabayanIn my subjective opinion, the goal of religion ( at least mine ) is clear, FREEDOM from chaotic -reedom, and FREEDOM from logicless thinking.http://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatDoYouThinkOfHolland/4/zrhzm/Post.htm#424689Fri, 28 Sep 2007 09:09:44 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:424689kabayanThe dutch colonised my country until they lost our country to Japan in 1942. We fought for our independence in 1945. After our independence and the end of world war II, the dutch wanted their colony back, so we fought for our independence until 1949. There are so many old people who speak Dutch here, and we have so many Dutch words in our language. Many of our students still go to netherlands to take their master or PhD. We have a lot of movies about our fights with The Dutch. In those movies all of The Dutch are our enemies. When I was a child I used to play "Indonesian fighters vs Dutch Army" . I have to say sorry to all of Ducth people here that we use The Dutch to maintain our National sense of belonging....http://www.englishforums.com/English/HaveAGoodRamadan/zrrwm/post.htm#417863Thu, 13 Sep 2007 06:38:29 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:417863kabayanHappy Ramadhan for all Muslim and Muslimaa. I wish the Allah gives you all the grace to you.http://www.englishforums.com/English/DoIslamAcceptableReligion/vpxpx/post.htm#412506Sat, 01 Sep 2007 02:22:41 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:412506kabayanI don't know why there are some people who say something like what have been said by the initiator of this thread. Throwing up a simple statement and then leave the discussion.http://www.englishforums.com/English/DoIslamAcceptableReligion/vpxpx/post.htm#412505Sat, 01 Sep 2007 02:16:32 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:412505kabayanQur'an surah 109:6 " For you your way for me my way" It seems to me that Dew understands Qur'an better than some Islamic propagandists here. I agree with you Dew, I think I'm getting sick for discussing Islam over and over again.http://www.englishforums.com/English/Religion/4/vpcnp/Post.htm#410414Tue, 28 Aug 2007 07:42:49 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:410414kabayanI haven't read anybody who care to give us a definition religion.http://www.englishforums.com/English/Religion/3/vpcnp/Post.htm#409911Mon, 27 Aug 2007 08:56:13 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:409911kabayanI agree with Dew that some of the most cruel destructions are done int the name of god. However, we have to be carefull about the exact percentation. I am sure that the most influencial factor of all destructions are politic and greed.http://www.englishforums.com/English/Religion/2/vpcnp/Post.htm#408892Fri, 24 Aug 2007 18:07:42 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:408892kabayanDew 2007 wrote: Too much sweet is harmful to the Health! (LOL) You bet ! Can Eating Sticky rice cake everyday be cathegorised as Eating to much sweet ? If it is so, I will eat sticky rice cake twice a week then hehehehehehehehehehehehttp://www.englishforums.com/English/IslamIsTheReligionOfPeace/28/vdbvd/Post.htm#408891Fri, 24 Aug 2007 18:02:22 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:408891kabayanMay I add one or two things ? In my understanding regarding God ( with capital letter ), God should be the main creator of eveything except of herself and God is not created or affected by anything. If one thing still can be affected or still be created, I will assume it as not God. God, is the only one thing that is worth to be worshipped. However, I would not blame one who want to worship a god ( with non capital letter ) other can God who create the universe. I understand that some human can have a need for worshipping. in this case he or she would need something to be worshipped. If he or she can not find one, he or she would eventually create an object to be worshipped. In this case, god ( uncapitalised ) is a mere object...http://www.englishforums.com/English/Religion/2/vpcnp/Post.htm#408882Fri, 24 Aug 2007 17:29:09 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:408882kabayanIf there were one who care to define that religion is a kind of cake made from sticky rice flour with palm sugar. I would not hesitate to eat religion everyday. LOL.http://www.englishforums.com/English/Religion/2/vpcnp/Post.htm#408878Fri, 24 Aug 2007 17:22:12 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:408878kabayanI feel that I need to clarify that I am not a pro religion nor anti religion guy here. I am trying to be equal, however, sometimes I feel that I have to defend my choice for believing in a religion that is fit with what study result. I am just an ordinary human.http://www.englishforums.com/English/Religion/2/vpcnp/Post.htm#408877Fri, 24 Aug 2007 17:16:55 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:408877kabayanRegardless your opinion on religion. I think it is better for each of us to do an academical observation on religion/s. With all respect, I have to disagree with Dew that religions teaches us that human are not equal. In my understanding, religion teaches us that "basically" human are made equal, unequality among human is a side effect of choice.http://www.englishforums.com/English/Religion/2/vpcnp/Post.htm#408869Fri, 24 Aug 2007 17:04:43 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:408869kabayanLadies and Gentlemen, I think we have to define what religion is. I will provide you with my definition of religion. You may disagree with my definition, you can add your own opinion or understanding. In my understanding Religion is a system teaching which is related to deity concept. Religious teaching may contains some or all of these thing in the list below : 1. The concept of Deity 2. Ethic 3. Law system 4. social system 5. sciences related teachings ( as proofs ) 6. Worshipping Religion can has some of these aspects below : 1. Sacred text / Holybook 2. Messenger 3. Teachingshttp://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatFavouriteMartial/vxhgd/post.htm#407065Tue, 21 Aug 2007 01:59:16 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:407065kabayanWow ! I'm impressed ! I had never heard about kyudo before.http://www.englishforums.com/English/ThePlaceILiveIn/3/vxbpm/Post.htm#407064Tue, 21 Aug 2007 01:51:37 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:407064kabayanI will take some pictures of my hometown, and I'll show them all here.http://www.englishforums.com/English/IslamIsTheReligionOfPeace/26/vdbvd/Post.htm#407063Tue, 21 Aug 2007 01:43:31 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:407063kabayanDoll and Dew, What a nice conversation you two made. I am entertained.http://www.englishforums.com/English/IslamIsTheReligionOfPeace/26/vdbvd/Post.htm#407062Tue, 21 Aug 2007 01:39:19 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:407062kabayanDew 2007 wrote: the things which Mohammed told, Or perhaps it was Jesus? But it was TOLD. Such things are specially given to the people to believe without any proof. But you believe it, because it's easier to believe, because the best reason is to say - you can read it in a Holy book! I adore you, because you are such a strong believer!!! Be happy in your faith. But there are a lot of people who would think it wrong. I would just say, it's a good fairy-tale. And like all the fairy-tales it is meant to bring somebody up. You were brought up on such fairy-tales and never questioned them. Dear Dew, I am sure that I haven't found anything in Qur'an that says that followers of Islam should believe anything...http://www.englishforums.com/English/IslamIsTheReligionOfPeace/25/vdbvd/Post.htm#407060Tue, 21 Aug 2007 01:25:33 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:407060kabayanAlma_Armita wrote: Forbes wrote the following post at 17-08-2007 9:37 PM: Kabayan wrote: Well, what I really wanted to say is "Islam has no principles asserted to be true without proof." Is that not the same thing as saying that Islam is not a revealed religion? what u mean Forbes by Islam is not a revealed religion?? let me understand more plz. Sorry for my comprehension, but I don't understand what you meant by "revealed religion". Would you mind define it further please. I just wanted to say is that Islam teach its followers to THINK to use our brain including in understanding every religious concept. Qur'an says that there is no religion for them who do not think. Even...http://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatAboutMarriage/6/blmxj/Post.htm#405003Wed, 15 Aug 2007 16:54:59 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:405003kabayanI need to ask an apologize Floxflow. I misstyped your nick in my previous post.http://www.englishforums.com/English/IslamIsTheReligionOfPeace/23/vdbvd/Post.htm#405002Wed, 15 Aug 2007 16:52:15 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:405002kabayanForbes wrote: I think I need further explanation! "Dogma" has many meanings. In one sense what you say simply means "Islam has no teachings" which is clearly nonsense. It could also mean "Islam has no principles asserted to be true without proof" - that is going to depend on your point of view. There is behind the word a sense of authority. So what do you mean? Dear Forbes, I thought noone would need any further explanation, since this is an english learning forum instead of religion explanation forum. hahahahaha.... Okay, I opened an online dictionary, and I found that dogma has several meanings. I will provide them below : 1. a system of principles or tenets, as of a church. 2. a...http://www.englishforums.com/English/Chess/2/vkqcp/Post.htm#404997Wed, 15 Aug 2007 16:37:46 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:404997kabayanPrez1dent wrote: And are you good in it? No, I'm not good in playing chess if you compare me to a grandmaster.http://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatFavouriteMartial/vxhgd/post.htmWed, 15 Aug 2007 16:33:51 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:404994kabayanI don't know how to create an interactive polling system like the poll that was made in "favourite sport thread". So, I'm just asking you all ; What is your favourite martial art ? Since I am from Indonesia, I love Pencak Silat. Pencak Silat is our traditional martial art. I also like Kempo and Aikido.http://www.englishforums.com/English/IslamIsTheReligionOfPeace/23/vdbvd/Post.htm#404786Wed, 15 Aug 2007 05:53:56 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:404786kabayanThe Painkiller wrote: It's the first time that i read a topic about religion that is too civilized.But it doesnt mean that i was convinced with every opinion i read . Learning English is more important than convincing someone.http://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatAboutMarriage/6/blmxj/Post.htm#404602Tue, 14 Aug 2007 18:01:09 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:404602kabayanSo, it is not necessary to be an atheist for avoiding extramarital sex prohibition. Right foxflow ? Choosing atheism and avoiding extramarital sex prohibition are not related.http://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatAboutCroatia/vnpbb/post.htm#404252Tue, 14 Aug 2007 04:12:28 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:404252kabayanThe only country which has a checkerboarded motive flag.http://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatAboutMarriage/6/blmxj/Post.htm#404244Tue, 14 Aug 2007 03:15:50 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:404244kabayanAusim wrote: Meral_90 wrote: Having sex before marriage is a big sin for all religions.. That is why i'm an atheist. Most of my atheist friends do not accept the possibility of God/Gods existence due to the lack of physical/concrete proofs of God/Gods existence. It is nice to hear that one atheist chose to be an atheist because of avoiding forbidden acts. what a simplicity ! haha.....http://www.englishforums.com/English/PeopleHate/2/vxbpn/Post.htm#404242Tue, 14 Aug 2007 03:06:35 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:404242kabayanThe initiator of this thread just stated his subjective opinions.http://www.englishforums.com/English/IslamIsTheReligionOfPeace/23/vdbvd/Post.htm#404240Tue, 14 Aug 2007 02:55:08 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:404240kabayanAusim wrote: Sdk wrote: Please give comments on the subject topic Dogmatism can't lead to peace. I agree ! According to my understanding. There is definitely no "Dogma" In Islam. You can ask me, if you need further explanation. If you don't need any further explanation, you can provide your proofs that Islam contain dogmatic teachings. I don't know why our friend Ausim saying something that can lead a controversion for followers of "Dogmatic Faiths" ? Would you explain this Ausim ? Sorry, I sent a similar reply before I was signed in.http://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatThoughtsAboutFuture/3/vmxcc/Post.htm#401583Tue, 07 Aug 2007 15:41:34 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:401583kabayanno problem feras.http://www.englishforums.com/English/ABeautifulGirlChinaLiuyifei/vnwwz/post.htm#401138Mon, 06 Aug 2007 17:16:20 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:401138kabayanshe is pretty.http://www.englishforums.com/English/MyTravelingPhotos/vnkkm/post.htm#401135Mon, 06 Aug 2007 17:12:11 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:401135kabayanNice photos ! We can see clouds below us. that's funny..http://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatIsTheLastThingYouSaid/16/vljlv/Post.htm#401130Mon, 06 Aug 2007 17:08:13 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:401130kabayan"Nothing !"http://www.englishforums.com/English/TellAboutIndonesia/vngbn/post.htm#399955Fri, 03 Aug 2007 10:18:22 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:399955kabayanIndonesia is not a well known country, it surprised me that you know a lot. Indonesia was the number one badminton country for years. But I think China has passed us. The incident is still debatable, I don't know for sure because it wasn't in my city. I live 200 km away from Jakarta. I hope it was not real, but I can't do anything if this riot really happened. Our government and people should be sorry for that. Thanks ! another opinion ?http://www.englishforums.com/English/IraqiMiracle/2/vncbn/Post.htm#399793Fri, 03 Aug 2007 01:06:12 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:399793kabayanThe final match was held in Bung karno Stadium in Jakarta, Indonesia. We Indonesian are happy for Iraq. Most of Indonesian supported Iraq, not that we don't like Saudi Arabia, but we thought that the championship title would be more meaningfull for Iraqis.http://www.englishforums.com/English/TellAboutIndonesia/vngbn/post.htmThu, 02 Aug 2007 20:06:25 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:399717kabayanI am from Indonesia. Would you tell us what you know and/or you think about Indonesia ? Thankshttp://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatDoYouThinkAboutItaly/5/dnbpl/Post.htm#399594Thu, 02 Aug 2007 14:51:19 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:399594kabayanI had one vespa scooter some years ago.http://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatDoYouThinkAboutItaly/5/dnbpl/Post.htm#399590Thu, 02 Aug 2007 14:45:40 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:399590kabayanVespa motorcycles have been very popular here. FIAT cars used to be popular, but now Japanese cars are favorite in my country.http://www.englishforums.com/English/TakingHostagesSolvingProblems/vncnd/post.htm#399586Thu, 02 Aug 2007 14:23:23 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:399586kabayanDifferent person will react differently to desperation situation. I think it is cruel to kill innocent people even in a war. But, I don't know what I would do if I were in their situation. I don't know my own capacity to manage my emotion with huge burden. Do you think that it is more cruel to make other people be in their desperation state ?http://www.englishforums.com/English/YourOpinionAboutRussians/6/vjwxv/Post.htm#398645Tue, 31 Jul 2007 00:46:19 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:398645kabayanRussian culture is so rich, they have some world famous writers, they developed ballet, and I'm sure we can find a lot of theater groups there. I don't know about Russian movies though. Do Russian filmmakers produce good films ? Hey, I wonder why there are so many good female tennis players from Russia recently ? Is this because they have found a good training system ?http://www.englishforums.com/English/YourOpinionAboutRussians/5/vjwxv/Post.htm#398546Mon, 30 Jul 2007 18:24:34 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:398546kabayanIt's okay Dew. My point is that I can't hide my admiration to Russian chess players. Playing chess is one of my hobby, it is usefull to cure occupational stress.http://www.englishforums.com/English/IslamIsTheReligionOfPeace/22/vdbvd/Post.htm#398538Mon, 30 Jul 2007 18:15:22 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:398538kabayanDear madam/sir It is not my intention to provoke us into a debate, I am just trying to improve my ability in using as many English words as I can.http://www.englishforums.com/English/IslamIsTheReligionOfPeace/22/vdbvd/Post.htm#398534Mon, 30 Jul 2007 18:07:48 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:398534kabayanDew, I agree with you that people have a freedom to choose what they want to believe in. I also agree that people should not ke saying that what he/she believes now is should be believe by all human kind. On the other hand, it is better for people to not keep saying that a certain belief ( it can be Islam, Hindu/Budha/Communism ) is bad without doing an academical research or study. I do think that it is God's prerogative right to decide which belief system is teh right one. It is also a prerogative right of God to decide whether God is exist or not. A litle bit complicated isn't ? regarding quarelling what is more peacefull, I have to admit that it is disgusting. I think you would agree with me that action is more important...http://www.englishforums.com/English/YourOpinionAboutRussians/5/vjwxv/Post.htm#398510Mon, 30 Jul 2007 17:08:09 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:398510kabayanI was hoping that you would guess, but okay I will tell you the reason why Alexandra Kosteniuk is my fav. chess players. It is obvious that she is one of the best female chess players beside Xie Jun, antoaneta, stefanova, and Polgar sisters, more than that she is beautifull.http://www.englishforums.com/English/YourOpinionAboutRussians/5/vjwxv/Post.htm#398445Mon, 30 Jul 2007 12:59:21 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:398445kabayanMy favorite Russian chess player is of course Alexandra Kosteniuk. Do you know why Dew ? hehehttp://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatThoughtsAboutFuture/2/vmxcc/Post.htm#398440Mon, 30 Jul 2007 12:37:29 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:398440kabayanFeras Shahbi wrote: Kabayan wrote: My future will be great ! Your future will be depended on how you treat it. The world's future will be better in some ways, but might be worse in some other ways. Ok Kabayan , but how ? I mean you said : ( The world's future will be better in some ways , but might be worse in some other ways .) So, do you mind if I ask you what are that ways ??!! Thanks friend By saying that the world's future will be better. I was stating an optimistism that most of the problems the world has now will be "deleted" ( sorry, I can't find the right term this time ) By saying that the world's future might be worse. I was stating that we should be carefull and ready for facing some...http://www.englishforums.com/English/IslamIsTheReligionOfPeace/22/vdbvd/Post.htm#398434Mon, 30 Jul 2007 12:26:12 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:398434kabayanWell, do we really so many posts to discuss this issue ? In my opinion, and I think Dew's opinion too, the issue itself is not too important since the purpose of this forum is for learning or even practicing English language. Nevertheless, as a Muslim, a really like discussing "Islam related subjects" since it is challenging to explain why I ( subjectively ) accepted Islam as a way of life that worth to be believed by me. As I remember, I never say something like "Islam has to be believed by eveybody" nor I try to proselytize or suggest anybody to change his/her mind. I know that not all muslims use rational reasonings in accepting Islam, and I know that some Muslims missunderstood Islamic teachings and give Islam a bad name. ...