Ep7 - Islamism - Game - Changer

source: http://renegademind.co/ 3-7-2016 Show Notes "You have the power over your mind- not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength." -Marcus Aurelius During this episode we covered the 5 pillars of Islam (source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Five_Pillars_of_Islam) In order for us (Westerners) to understand Islamism, we must develop a basic understanding of the core belief structure of Islam. Don't be surprised by the overlap of other Abrahamic belief systems (Judaism, Christianity) (source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abrahamic_religions). These core beliefs where a brilliant system for Abrahamic people to follow and govern themselves by. Islam and Christianity are branches of the Hebrew Abrahamic belief system. The difference is merely interpretations. This discussion is a tool to help understand how the mind of ro (ruthless opponent) who is also a follower of a drc (destructive religious cult) can manipulate the words of others to their advantage. The 5 pillars of are the basic ritual acts mandatory for every Muslim believer to follow. Both Sunni and Shia agree on the details of these ritual habits of thinking. 5 acts of Islam summarized in plain english: Faith= Shadah (Arabic) Prayer= Salat (Arabic) Giving= Zakat (Arabic) Fasting= Sawm (Arabic) Pilgrimage= Hajj (Arabic) What do these words means? Faith: modern usage- a strong belief in a supernatural power/powers that control human destiny. original meaning- fidere (latin) to trust. Prayer: modern usage- the act of communicating with a deity. original meaning- precare (latin) ask earnestly, beg, entreat. Giving: modern usage- being the cause/source of. original meaning- yeve (middle english) that which is offered, often as tribute. Fasting: modern usage- abstaining from food. original meaning- fast (proto-germanic) confirm, pledge. Pilgrimage: modern usage- a journey to a sacred place. original meaning- hagh (hebrew) a gathering. Thanks for tuning in.