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Originally Posted by djplong
Sorry, Richie, I know my reaction makes it look that way.
Yes, of course there are Islamic teachers inculcating hatred.
There are also so-called Christians doing the same thing.
Of course it's simple reality to note that the percentage of Islamists doing that (compared to the general population) is much higher than Christians.
It is also my OPINION that Islam is about 700 years behind Chistianity in 'maturing' - and by that I mean 'growing up' and doing things like policing their own. Christianity got a head start, if you take my meaning. 700 years ago, Christianity bore little resemblance to what is known and accepted today.
I'll be honest and admit I have no Musling *friends*, though I worked with many up until a few years ago and have one or two workplace acquaintences here.
That being said, the only person who said he wanted to kill my ex-wife on religious grounds was a Christian who ran a Christian BBS (called The Nor'Easter) in Londonderry NH back in the early 1990s. She has received no such threats from any Muslim. He quotes the Biblical passage "Thou Shalt Not Suffer A Witch To Live" (Exodus 22:18)
I *really* wish I was making that up.
Just to be sure - I'm not defending Islamist teachings. I'm defending the majority of Muslims (at least in this country) who do not practice said teachings.
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You still won't seriously address the question that's the elephant in the room. Why are you avoiding it.
Which religion is teaching conversion of faith or death in the present world, by edict of it's holiest book and the words of it's most eminent leaders?
Is that religion Islam or Christianity.
You say the majority of Muslims do not practice the teachings, but do they REJECT them? Do they SPEAK OUT AGAINST THEM?
I guarantee you they do not. The majority of Muslims in this country think we brought 9/11 on ourselves.
Your "friends" may not kill you, but they'll be understanding of those who do.