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2-20-2007 4:06 PM
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RELIGION OF PEACE?
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2-20-2007 4:17 PM
brazilnut72
RELIGION OF PEACE?
To borrow another Brazilian phrase, "nem aqui, nem na china." (not here, not in China)

The only peace that has ever been part of the Islamic creed is "peace by conquest."
2-21-2007 4:32 AM
fudzzz
So in reply to this one clip of one misguided and delusional religious fanatic, you question Islam? My friend, almost all religions have their share of fanatics and misguided people who commit murder, rape, torture, etc, all in the name of their so-called religion.

Does that mean you should just sum it all up to being the religion's fault? Please, I've read about many incidents of Christians, Hindus, etc who have committed similar acts. But I don't conclude that those religions preach violence; because I've seen the good side of those religions too, and good people who do good deeds.

This above clip/article does of course sadden me. I read it today in the newspaper today and wondered w...
2-21-2007 4:59 AM
brazilnut72
So in reply to this one clip of one misguided and delusional religious fanatic, you question Islam?

If this were the only case, then you might have a point. Of course there are Christians and Hindus and members of other religions who do terrible things. However, in Islam you have the concept of Jihad which is consistently spreading violence and mayhem over the globe.

The whole reason I posted was because I DO think, and don't succumb to the mindless moral relativism that you expounded.
2-21-2007 7:41 AM
fudzzz
Brazilnut, if I was to be as ignorant as you, I would say the same thing about "Crusade" as you did about "Jihad". But of course, I know better, and do my own research instead of believing everything the media throws at me.

Please go read up on "Jihad" first, and then you will understand what I wrote in my previous reply. Jihad, like the Crusades, were carried out at a certain point of time in history. Unfortunately, this term is still being used today, by both sides mind you, to provide reasons for terrorism and what have you.

Some even refer to Jihad as the 6th pillar of Islam, which is absolute rubbish and not supported by the majority of Muslims.

And my first comment was referr...
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