In Judeaism and Christianity we do something about those who kill supposedly in Gods name.Why doesn't the religion of "peace"?
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Your knowledge of Islam is very limited, thus your querstion.\nHere goes:-\n\nIslam NEVER CONDONES violence of any kind.\n\nIslam’s Response to Terrorism\nAbdul Ghany Jahangeer Khan\n\nIslam means the religion of peace. A person following Islam will find that he or she is surrounded by noble teachings, the aim of which is to establish peace between man and Allah, the Creator of all; between man and man; and between man and the rest of Allah’s creation.\n\nHow does such a religion deal with the issue of terrorism? And what does the word terrorist mean? Dictionaries will define a terrorist as one who systematically uses violence and intimidation to achieve political ends – or one who controls or forces others to do something by violence, fear or threats.\n\nAll these definitions are covered by two words in the Holy Qur’an, the sacred book of Islam: Fitnah and Ikrâh.\n\nIn the Holy Qur’an, God begins to deal with the issue of terrorism by teaching Muslims never to become terrorists in the first place. Two of the very first verses of our Holy Book say: ‘Al-Fitnatu ashad-du minal qatl’ – meaning that in the sight of Allah, ‘persecution, or making people constantly fear for their lives, is much worse than killing’. And also: ‘Lâ ikrâha fid-dîn’ – ‘There shall be no compulsion in religion’, that is to say, that no one has the right to force others into complying with their demands or compelling others to follow their line of thinking.\n\nAllah Almighty warns the believers again and again that they should never abandon Him, the source of all goodness. Allah Almighty reminds us that it is those who have abandoned Him and thrown away all good, and divested themselves of every shred of human decency, that are the ones who will eventually resort to terrorizing others, forcing them into complying with their demands. The believers are repeatedly reminded that they would lose Allah Almighty’s love and His favors if they ever began to behave in that way.\n\nBut Islam does not content itself with these injunctions strongly forbidding Muslims from ever becoming terrorists. It also makes sure that the believers are made into highly moral, excellently behaved people, by inculcating those lofty human values that can turn them into people who sincerely love humankind without distinction of religion, race or social status. Islam no doubt encourages the logical and rational discussion of views with people of all creeds in a calm and dispassionate way, with the only aim that truth prevail over error and falsehood. But it also reminds us that it is error and falsehood as such that are to be hated and detested. The people who unfortunately hold on to error are never to be hated. That is why the motto of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community is ‘Love for all, hatred for none.’\n\nIn Islam, an amazingly powerful emphasis is laid on developing love for mankind and on the vital importance of showing mercy and sympathy towards every creature of Allah Almighty, including human beings and animals. For indeed, love and true sympathy are the very antidote of terrorism.\n\nIt is related by ‘Ayesha, may Allah be pleased with her, the talented wife of the Holy Prophet Muhammad, may peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, that some desert Arabs came to him one day and asked: ‘Do you kiss your children?’ He answered: ‘Yes.’ They said: ‘We never kiss them.’ The Prophet (sa) said:‘What can I do if your hearts have been stripped of compassion?’ He also said that Allah Almighty has no mercy for him who has no mercy for his fellow beings.\n\nThe measure of compassion shown by the Holy Prophet (sa) cannot but amaze anyone who knows how rough and violent was the society into which he had been born. Abu Qatâdah, may Allah be pleased with her, relates that the Messenger of Allah told him: ‘It happens that I stand up to lead the prayer, having in mind to lengthen it. Then I hear the cry of an infant and I shorten the pray
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I am a Muslim and i TOTALLY disagree with attacks on civilians.Killing civilians is totally not allowed in Islam so those who do it are mislead and i even doubt it if they are Muslims at all.A teaching in our holy book goes like this TO KILL EVEN A SINGLE INNOCENT MAN IS EQUIVALENT TO KILLING THE WHOLE HUMANITY.So those with little knowledge about our religion should enlighten themselves before reaching to any conclusions.
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What the hell has religion got to do with this? Chritianity has absolutely nothing to do with rememberence day. Jews, christians, muslims, sikhs and almost every other religion sacrificed their young men and women in various wars and conflicts. Why does everything we do have to be hijacked by religous obsessives trying to point score over other denominations? I'm in the army and a white poppy is completely disrespectful to those that lost their lives. I knew a muslim soldier who died in Afghan this year, are white poppy wearers ignoring him?
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More killing has been done in history in the name of religion than for any other reason.I believe in God without a doubt,but I wouldn't walk into a church if you paid me.It's funny that I find church goers to be the most intolerant folks I've come accross.The people in church may not be evil but yes ,religion is most definetly evil and you can bet satan is happy with the divisions that religion creates.All part of his evil plan.
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There are a lot of things God has asked Christians to do that we don't anymore because they are antiquated.\nPeople conform their religion to the current society/evolution and that is why most muslims don't kill non-believers.\nDon't incite rage. Don't hate.
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There will always be people who claim they are doing something in the name of God.  They are not thinking whether or not this is something Jesus would do.  I am sure this is something Jesus would not do.  These people are turning people away from Christ and are giving Christians a bad name.  It angers me to see something like that.  They will have their day when they have to give God an explanation for their actions.
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there is a passage in the bible of the ten commandments that says that you cannot kill anyone, but there is also something in christianity and other religions that are trying to classify this sorta thing as a "Just War", which means that it's acceptable based upon justifiable cause. it's like in Islam they have what is known as Jihad (which has a few different meanings) but is commonly known as a "holy war" and is allowed because it's a 'just war'. they feel that it is the right thing to do because of the severity.
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it really depends on which god you're speaking of. the god of the jews and christians (being one in the same) is an all knowing god and hardly needs to ask us anything. war being the current political issue on the books i guess the ? could be something in the neighborhood of "why is oil so important to you when i've offered you other alternatives?" spiritually speaking i'm guessing the ? could be "you see the miracle of life all around you every day and still you question my existance.  what don't you understand?" as a mere mortal i can hardly speculate as to the wonderings of a diety. as your fellow human i have to ask "if god were real?" be you pagan, christian, jew, or muslam, you simply cannot question the existance of at least some supreme being.
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I like the way they used to do sacrifices before Judeo/Christian Religions were born. In Ancient America tribes used to rip the victims heart out while it was still beating. \n\nMaybe this "God" will be pleased with us, if we do it in this manner. I mean if this "God" forgave people by killing his own son, then he would be even more pleased if we kill Jesus as cruelly as possible.
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It may be possible that some religious people don't research Islam because they're afraid they'll see the violence within their own religion.  Judaism and Christianity are two common religions that are filled with violence.  While Christianity softens it with Jesus, the Holy Bible is still a violent religious text.\n\nIt's easier to pretend your religion is about peace when you can call someone else's barbaric.\n\nEdit:  As pointed out, it is easier to remember the evil than the good.  Islam is a great example of this, as people rarely talk about the peaceful adherents.  Likewise, it's easier to remember the Christian who beats up a homosexual or bombs an abortion clinic than the Christian who is peaceful.
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those who kill in the name of religion have been misled.their minds have been corrupted by their leaders and it is a bad situation because everyday they are urged to do it.[no apologies]
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Hmm...Well, do what other bullshit religions have done: name it after your religion's savior, which I suppose would be you. Don't martyr yourself though. That can't be fun.
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This is only a theory, \nbut when Constantine and the Council of Nicaea canonised the Bible, they weren't too kind to the Jews. They didn't want anything to do with them as they felt Jews were beneath them. So they made it known, separated Easter from Passover, introduced the death penalty for ministering Judaism, same for those listening, coined the term 'Christ Killers' and basically treated them like dirt, and the same went for their Prophet and Book. \nAfter changing words in the Bible, adding to it (words like 'begotten' meaning to sire or father), calling Jesus a son of God - which was more powerful than having a Prophet who was only spoken to by God, they then started to regain their power back away from the people.... and all because some guy called Jesus had stirred up plenty of trouble for Rome by giving out free medicals and telling them to believe in One God that created all of us.\nThey set out to burn any Bible that didn't match their own and kill anyone who wouldn't accept the new doctrine - crusades. \nThe God of Constantine in the NT would certainly be more merciful than the God of the Moses in the OT.... it says so, as written by powerful political men of the 4th Century.\n:)
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No, we do not.  It's the Middle-Eastern conflict that aroused this notion.  The Quran teaches us to respect all religions.  Jews, Christians, and Muslims are considered "people of the book," which is a good thing.
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becuase the most bible were re-written by some people who called themselves scholars and  thought it is too sacred and that they strictly followed the commandment not to take his name in vain so they reverted to titles such as lord, god and as such.\n\nbut the truth is, are we going to desecrate god's name if we use? even jesus his son, in his model prayer urged us to sanctify his name, so then how can we sanctify it if we are too afraid to use it?\n\nits not becuase you are not one of the Jehovah's Witnesses taht would prohibit you to use his name\n\nanother reason to use his name specially if youre praying, is that it would identify WHICH god you are talking to!! hello!! are you not aware that even satan was called god? god of evil for that matter, that even in rome... a lot of god and goddeses exist!!
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First off, I think your question could have done without the attempt to compare Christ's message to the confused and conflicting pagan pantheons.  I understand that you are trying to single out what Christ's main message is but it very much like comparing apples and oranges.\n\nThe second part of your question, however, has merit.  Christ did teach to "love your neighbor as yourself" and that all lives are precious to God as the core of his message.  Based on this, it is certainly true that Christians are called to be peace minded and to aviod wars.  War is an awfull and terrible thing that is brought about by the effects of sin on our world.  But what about the wars and battle of the Old Testament?  If every type of armed conflict was abhorrent, why would Christ not openly condem the Jewish Patriarchs?  Each of them led their people in countless battles against enemies.  The answer is that the bible's only provision for this type of conflict is when innocent lives are threatened and need to be protected.  Authorities - or governments - are charged by God to protect the innocent against those who would harm them and sometimes the only way to do this is through battle.  In the same token, it is the governenment's crucial responsiblity to act wisely and to take into account God's will. \n\nIn light of this, I belive that your charge that any Christian who supports any type of international armed movement is a hypocrit to be much much too broad of a statement and does not take into account God's desire to protect the innocent and punish those who would harm them.
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Religion allows us to live under laws of man.\n\nStopping evil men in whatever way possible from killing innocent people with suicide bombs has nothing to do with religion.