Bro Jafar,
I have something to say about your comments in this thread:
(1) Quran is not a collection of poetry or human philosophy. Quran is a message from God to mankind. That is the fact and the proof is there (74:30-37, 2:23-24). Whether it will resonate with people or not, that's a different story. The poetry or philosophy (Lao Tse, etc.) are human-made and not comparable to Quran.
26:224 And the poets, are followed by the strayers.
26:225 Do you not see that they traverse in every valley.
26:226 And that what they say, is not what they do!
26:227 Except for those who believe, and do good works, and remember God greatly, and were victorious after they were wronged. As for those who did wrong, they will know which fate they will meet.
(2) And I do not resonate with human teachings of philosophy/poetry in any book/writing because most of them are liars. Just take your statement below as a proof:
[I actually will have more respect to the Thread Starter (or anyone who replied) IF it's more of something like this:
"I find the Gospels to be the best books for me, within I'm inspired by the example of Jesus Christ, through his life story I found the meaning of love, compassion, humility and forgiveness. I'm truly inspired by the story and it makes try to apply love, compassion, humility and forgiveness within all aspect of my life"]
If "Jesus" is really applying what he is talking about (love,compassion, humility and forgiveness), why does he in person fail to follow his own teaching! See bible verses below:
(a) You blind fools! Which is greater: the gold, or the temple that makes the gold sacred? (Mat 23:17)
(b) On reaching Jerusalem, Jesus entered the temple courts and began driving out those who were buying and selling there. He overturned the tables of the money changers and the benches of those selling doves, (Mark 11:15)
Just my 2 cents comment!