Can i ask you something... Why are you generalizing? i mean to generalize all the Muslim people in this quesiton isn't logically fair. Would it be fair to blame all Chrisitans for what Adolfe Hitler did to the jews, and all those who refused to join christianity?\nEvey human being is entitled to represent himself? how would you like to be blamed for some horrible thing just for because for example you are a female??? \nfocusing on "Muslims" in whole is unfair, because everyone is his/her own individual, some of them are bastards, some are good people, etc... It is not the religion that identifies you, you identify yourself!
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well said, baryoshaa..\nI commend your feeling.\nBut, i asked this not to justify any of religion or to hurt any religion including Islam.\n\nbut... all of your statements about "Would it be fair to blame all Christians for what Adolfe Hitler did to the jews, and all those who refused to join christianity?" and so on.\n\nisn't that what most "muslim" in yahoo answers did? -notice i put quotation- (as a sign of trying not to generalize)\nI've seen that actions all the time done by many of the yahoo answers participants who claimed to be muslims..\n\neverytime any q start to argue about validity of islam, many of them always resort to "Christian BAD BAD BAD..."\ninstead of just genuinely answer the q.\nwhy they assume the asker is Christian?\n\nLike what you did...just now.\nIsn't it possible that the people who question them are kids or some ignorants who could very well be muslim (who doesn't do his homework in reading the Quran).
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i am for free speech!! keep it up!! muslims should learn tolerance just like Christians had too. it is unfair for groups to say it is wrong to depict mohammand but it is OK to depict Christ.
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Hang on a minute. I thought Muslims looked to Allah and Mohammed as their Saviour/Prophet and Islam as their religion? Regardless, there is nothing on record that says Jews are the 'chosen people'. The only people who say this are Jews themselves, and these interpretations are based on THEIR interpretation of a 'Bible' written by fellow Jews...who played down their role in the execution of another Saviour of mankind. \n\nIf we all believe that the Lord/Allah/Jesus/Jehovah is our saviour (because God has many faces), we are ALL chosen people - not just one race or one nation of people and certainly not because one race of people has written a 'Book' biased in their favour...\n\nWhy ask such a stupid and ill-informed question on this board if not to provoke ill feeling?
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Its like saying all men are rapists.  All men want to dominate and hurt women.  All women are whores.  You just can't generalise like that.\n\nAnd actually not all terrorists are Islamic, there are more than enough terrorists destroying lives in Africa and South America and Ireland to mention a few places.  And these are predominantly christian lands.\n\nDon't be so prejudiced against people, because there are some nice Moslem people out there who are horrified by what the extremists are doing in the name of their faith.  It must be scary times for those who are peaceful to see themselves grouped together with the mass murderers and are subjected to force of ill-will from non-moslems who feel it is their right to punish moslems.\n\nIf a priest abuses a boy, we don't lynch mob all priests, we understand that he is a bad seed.  Similarly we aught not to categorise all moslems as the same.
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No, I don't!  I'm sick of all this persecution based on religion/culture.  Do I disagree with Muslims on many points and take issue with their actions?  Yes.  Do I think that because I disagree with them they are barbarians who don't deserve to live?  No.  It would be horribly egocentric of me or anyone else to declare themselves a moral authority and decide and entire people don't deserve to live.  Someone else gave themselves that same sort of moral authority about sixty-five years ago.  His name was Adolf Hitler.  I'm glad to see we've all learned so much from the past.  Way to promote bigotry, world.
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This question is actually laughable. Have you not read other questions and answers? Seems to me there is always someone willing to attack a religion or a group. Don't feel like Christians are the only ones. Personally I think Islam gets attacked the worst in Answers but that's my opion.
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At this moment in time, it is Politically Correct not to insult Islam for fear of alienating this section of the community.  What gets me is that this seems to make it open season on every other religion.  This is wrong!  Why, because in open debate you should be able to tear apart the base lines of anything in an argument (as long as its valid or be willing to accept that someone else may be right/you are wrong) without facing the threat of a suicide bomber trying to cosy up to you just so he can get to heaven and enjoy some virgins.
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I never criticize other religions. I think it's insulting to do that. I don't even discuss my religion unless someone asks about it. I believe that people have the right to practice any religion as long as they are not hurting others by doing so. I also believe that too many "religious" people are intolerant of what others believe.
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Before 9/11, I've never heard of a follower of Islam who hated Christians. Therefore, I think it's just a select few. And, if you like a place, why should your decision be dictated because the main religion is not your own?
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Interesting question:\n\nI will add this to your question:\n\nWestern media is considered bias and untrusted by most Muslims.\nEven when it shows Western mistakes and wrongdoings...\nThen Muslims who always say that Muslim media are lies...\nUses the Mistakes and Wrongdoings that come from suddenly "tursted" media to say how bad the West and non Muslim world is....\n\nI never see here posted:\n\nMuslims who comment about Darfour\nMuslims who defend human rights\nMuslims who address issues of mistreatment of women and honor killings\nMuslims who recognized that Non-Muslim do not have the same and fair treatment in muslim countries...\n\nWhy ??? Exactly because of their sources of informations for one...\n\nI deal with refugees... And I can tell you that recently there is now refugees of Christiand denomination Palestinians who talk about unfair treatment not of Israelies but of Muslims Palestinian Radicals...\n\nI deal with Muslim women who have been either survived death or are threatened to be killed because they dishonor their families...\n\nThese subjects of HUMAN RIGHTS are NEVER addressed by Muslims in general... I personally know of Muslim who deal with these issues and have death threat because of it... And these are not isolated cases...\n\nNo comment from Muslims about DArfour\nNo comment of Muslims about Northen Nigeria\nNo comment of Muslims about Armenian Genocide\n\nNot only no comments, but we hear in their and Western Media that there are now conferences to prove that the Holocaust did not exist... No demonstration nor solid critics by muslim media to counter these lies, no Muslims on Yahoo will inquire about this new layer of blatant constant denial of the Reality...\n\nSouth America had just as much Pressure from US interest as Arabo muslim countries... they have taken tehir destiny in their own hands and changed from dictatorships to democracies... Why ? Because they are not in denial !\n\nYou regularly see massive demonstration for HUMAN RIGHTS and JUSTICE in South America... Universal, not just for a certain group...
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You question is proof of the amazing stupidity of Muslims as a group. \n\nFirst, you offer no link or source for you claim, which is typical of Muslims who resemble the primitive mind set that relied totally on the oral tradition. Muslims blindy accept what they are told orally and almost never have any substance behind their claim.\n\nSecond, under your logic, you should be Christian because there are more Christians than Muslims in the world, who are also far superior in education and thus, under your stupid logic we should ask "who would there be so many Christians unless it were not true?"
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Why would the asker lie about his religion? I also noticed a few  people couldn't answer the question referring him to scholars and yet others were offended because he asked.On the day of judgement I suppose the scholars would answer for you.
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I don't think you are a middle eastern or a muslim when I read your questions.  The first thought that came into my mind was a very heavy-handed and one-sided bias.  I am glad that you are doing the necessary research to justify and re-affirm your convictions, but I somehow get the feeling that you are specifically researching to judge and condemn.  Don't get me wrong, I get what you are trying to do, I just can't seem to shake the impression of rabid.\n\nI am anti-war too, and I grew up amongst muslims; some have been my best friends and some my worst religious and cultural enemies, but I still seek out, talk to, and most importantly, listen to both sides of the conflict.\n\nAcknowledging the bad is good, but acknowledging the good is also crucial, although the most important is learning from your mistakes and rectifying it (and trying not to crow in the process).\n\nThat was a general statement, it was not directed at you specifically, if you are so inclined to take offense.\n\nMay God and His Word dictate your actions.
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please my answer is not intended to offend you.\n\nif i slap you what reaction would you have.yes ! i got the answer.\nyou will either defend or slap me back. RIGHT.\n\nlook at it correctly and with understanding you will see that we are attacking Muslim all the time...WHY?\n\ni believe they don't want anything accept your understandings toward them.
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I commend you for taking a stand and letting all the Muslims on the site know how you feel. I want to assure you (and them) that there are many many of us who feel the same way. I live in Toronto Canada and especially in the area I live in there is about a forty percent Muslim population. I don't even think of them as Muslims-I see them just as people-as myself or any other person. I was raised to respect all people regardless of their Religion, the colour of the skin, their Nationality or personal beliefs. The gym I attend only allows women and has screen to protect the Muslim womens privacy from men who may walk in. I've been very happy with that as tolerance and respect promote peace and harmony. I have seen many Christian radicals/extremists (I am Christian) and I can tell you that Muslims believe in peace and in giving back some of their riches/gains. They are such respectable people it's a shame the bad reputation they have now because of a few deranged Terrorists. Hopefully people like you will continue to speak out and make them feel liked and accepted. Fortunately one of the good things I can say about Toronto is we learn tolerance and acceptance because we are such a melting pot of different cultures. Ok I'm going to sign off now because my fingers are starting to hurt lol but if even one Muslim reads this and feels better then I'm glad I made the effort to type it!!! ☺
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This gentleman is all along writing these hateful so called questions. In the last two months he asked 45 questions and all is hateful remarks/query against a particular religion (Islam). Here are his hateful Questions’s headers:\n\nLast Question Asked by frances - 10 answers - Religion & Spirituality - 20 minutes ago - Open \n\n1. Is it true that mainstream Muslims (seriously religious) are criminals to most of the world?\n2. Is it true that mainstream Muslims (seriously religious) are criminals to most of the world?\n3. Are there any Muslims out there who are grieving the death of Zarqawi?\n4. Are there any Muslims out there who are grieving the death of Zarqawi?\n5. Did the lack of a "Renaissance" contribute to the malaise and backwardness of Muslims today?\n6. Islam -- religion of peace, love and tolerance for others?\n7. Islam -- religion of peace, love and tolerance for others?\n8. Do moderate Muslims simply ignore the directives to "fight the nonbelievers?"?\n9. Do moderate Muslims simply ignore the directives to "fight the nonbelievers?"?\n10. Can a Muslim ever endorse the concept of the separation of church and state?\n11. Can a Muslim ever endorse the concept of the separation of church and state?\n12. What are Muslims generally referring to when they speak of their "humiliation"?\n13. What are Muslims generally referring to when they speak of their "humiliation"?\n14. Can Muslims do ANYTHING in Paradise?\n15. Will my African Grey ever let me fully pet him.?\n16. Will my African Grey ever let me fully pet him.?\n17. What do Muslims mean when they speak of their "humiliation"?\n18. Is it true that the Muslim definition of "peace" is restricted to Muslims?\n19. Is it true that the Muslim definition of "peace" is restricted to Muslims?\n20 Are moderate Muslims ashamed of their extremist warriors, but simply afraid to speak up?\n21. Why are there no Muslim responses when asked why Muslims do not repudiate extremist groups?\n22. Where is the outrage from Muslims when violent criminals are perpetrating ghastly murders in the name Allah?\n23. Do Muslims allow for well-meaning good people from other religions to also go to heaven?\n24. Is Europe doomed to be taken over by unassimiliated Muslims?\n25. Is Europe doomed to be taken over by unassimiliated Muslims?\n26. How can it be that Islam means "peace" and yet the religion exhorts its followers to fight nonbelievers?\n27. Do Muslims Suffer From A Giant Inferiority Complex Because Of Their Poverty And Backwardness?\n28. Why do Hindu's seem to do well economically when they immigrate and Muslims fail economically and murder other\n29. Why do Hindu's seem to do well economically when they immigrate and Muslims fail economically and murder other\n30. Do Muslim men look down on western men who don't abuse their women?\n31. Do Muslim men look down on western men who don't abuse their women?\n32. Are Muslims so far behind the west because they did not experience the Renaissance?\n33. Is it true that among the Muslim immigrants in Europe, female genital mutilation is widely practiced?\n34. Is it true that among the Muslim immigrants in Europe, female genital mutilation is widely practiced?\n35. Does Sura (9) ? "the Verse of the Sword" abrogate tolerance toward non believers by Muslims?\n36. Is Darfur caused by Muslims attacking nonbelievers?\n37. Is it true that Muslims believe that Islam must someday rule the world?\n38. If a state of war is declared, can a sitting President stay in office beyond two terms until the end of war?\n39. Why don't "moderate" Muslims speak up against militant Muslims in no uncertain terms?\n40. Why did the pedophile Muhammed strike his favorite child bride Alisha in the chest? Gentle? Sure.?\n41. Has Haliburton made money on Iraq or not?\n42. Why are Muslims warlike? Was Mohammed warlike?\n43. Why did constantinople become
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If you are a christian, a jew or a muslim, you do all worship the same god. Maybe it is time to examine your premises as to what a god, or your god, is, and why is it that you think it is involved in man's foibles - at least on a day-to-day basis.