Why is it that people who follow Islam and hate christians so much want to live in Christian countries like America and U.K.  Is it because they dont like living in their own countries dictated by their religios nut leaders and prefere Americas and U.Ks freedoms without being beheaded, beaten or stoned.
200931
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?
70145
I'm a practicing Christian, and a conservative one at that, but I'll agree with you: there's a LOT of anti-atheist prejudice in the United States. \n\nHere's the problem: many Christians, especially evangelicals, have a strong fear that atheists are out to completely secularize this country. You said you are from France, and I realize that secularism is the norm there, but please understand that the U.S. is different. The great majority of the population is believing (if not always practicing), and most of us actually want the concept of God involved in our lives and politics.\n\nI realize that many atheists have no agenda; they simply want to express their opinion that "there is no such person/thing as God." You seem to be one such atheist. Try to make this clear when the issue comes up, and I guarantee your standpoint will get a much warmer reception. As for those who seemed shocked and angry that you "dare" be an atheist, remember that there are two motives for this reaction. One is that they think ALL atheists are out to erase the world's religions. The rest of us are simply concerned about your eternal well-being. Do your best to explain things to the former, and accept the concern of the latter as a sort of compliment. \n\nI hope this answers your question, and God be with you, brutha (whether you believe in Him or not). :)
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I'm going to attribute it to being a land of immigrants.  With no other family around, they turned to the community of the church.  \n\nThen in the 1950s we had the Red Scare.  God was the opposite of communist somehow and there was a big push for religion.  \n\nThere is a bible belt in America, and it is scary.\n\nIf any of the idiots that are spouting off about America being founded by Christians should happen to read this far, this country was not founded by Christians.  The ten commandments has very little in common with the bill of rights.  You might be brain washed, check into it.
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FIRST REASON:i think that some Christians hate the people who claim that they are Muslims.there are terrorists claiming  that they are Muslims so the Christians hate them and we as Muslims become very angry when we know that they are hating us.they do not hate us they hate the terrorist who claims that they are Muslims.\nSECOND REASON:the minority of the Christians do not the Islam and the Muslims they make their opinion about the Islam and the Muslims from the media and the media in the western try to make all the people hate the Islam and Muslims.\nTHIRD REASON:some Christians think that the Muslim hate them ,they do not look to Egypt (for example)the Muslims and the Christians live with each other a peacefully life ,they co-operate and cohabit with each other.they also think that we are close minded people and they think that we want to live a lone without cohabit or co-operate with any non-Muslim.finally:there are a lot of Christians know the truth of the Islam and they believe that it is the religion of peace.
231286
Israel is the only country in the middle east that has a Judeo-Christian ethic and belief system.  Many Christians and Jews in the US support them because of that.  Also, they are of strategic importance to us militarily.
525911
I thought everybody already knew that religion, or the fanatical, misguided practice of it, was the source of violence in the Middle East.  And why do we keep electing religious whackos in this country????  Because a majority of the voting population cast ballots based on their religious beliefs.  So, is this country run by the Christian Church?  It sure feels that way to me.  I am a Republican, but am feeling shut out by the Christian fanaticism.
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The United States is currently going through a time where it is not sure of it's religion.  There is supposed to be religious freedom, but it is a Christian country.  I personally am a Christian and I think that is should be part of our culture as a Christian nation.  I'm sorry ur show isn't on.
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For me, living in the US as a muslim, I think it's pretty easy. In all my 15 years of living here, I honestly haven't met one person who discriminates, hates, or just doesn't like me because I am muslim. It's just the media and a couple of uninformed people that try to scare you about us muslims. Yes, there are some bad people out there that do bad things and call themselves muslims, but every religion has it's goods and bads. Take christianity for example, priests molesting children, Jews bombing Palestinians, Muslims flying planes into buildings, theres just good and bad in EVERY religion. Oh boy, I've gone off topic again, haven't I?
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Hate is a powerful word...an emotion that can cause harm to others. It obliterates good judgement, changes decent people into obnoxious (and sometimes violent) individuals/mobs.  It is sad when people, who need to be right all the time, think they are.\n\nAmerica is not "pure and without sin".  I know you were just trying to point out that America is as good as it gets (and I agree), but America is run/influenced by individuals who are sometimes motivated by self-serving interests rather than looking out for the good of the country.  So, in some instances, America does not come off looking like the great nation it is/should be.\n\nAmerica has strayed from it's founders' ideas for a great nation, which was based on Christianity.  We were great when Christianity was at the head of this country.  Because believing in God and following his word does not allow certain behaviors (encouraged by the devil, himself), there are those who have chosen to "change" what is right to fit their wants and desires.  Sin catches on easily...so, we are becoming a mess...and it shows to Americans and to other countries.  (Of course, jealousy is a common thread too).\n\nWe still have a great country, but we are in need of some good, old fashioned values.  We need to follow God's rules and get back into shape.  It will take some doing, but those that believe need to stand up and say, "This is my America too, and we will follow God/Christianity!"
243337
Western countries are controlled by a small exclusive club of people.  Religion is just another tool on their belt to control us with.  It's why western countries are split 50/50 on every damn issue you can think of.
607155
I dont hate America.But the world`s richest , most powerful and freest secular democracy should be liked by all.America fails to command that  respect .The reasons are 1)America supports monarchies,Theocracies,Military dictatorships,human right violators,and almost gives nothing to poorer countries. 2)When poor but learned youth want to migrate there American "private employers" pay a pittance to them and exploits cheap labor.3)In America cheap labor include doctors,dentists,software professionals and biotechnologists. 4)America wages WAR  against communism but after ousting the communist regimes (governing the poorest of the poor) leaves the victims(people) high and dry. 5) American freedom has gone to extremes by legalising homo-trans-sexuality and and loose sex. 6)Majority of Americans are Christians,but none in America emulates Jesus in loving the lowest the least and the last. and7)America unrealistically spends zillions of money on "space" and "army"while America`s own blacks live in "mobile"houses.
565439
Just another scapegoat to blame society's problems on, and a way to divide people. There is a massive misconception in the US today that this is a "Christian" nation and that certain people/behaviors should be condemned. Funny thing, historically speaking every time a single religion comes to power that nations folds in on itself.
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I think there is plenty of hate for both groups, and they stand on basically the same level. The reason we see more animosity directed towards the fundamentalist muslims is simply because there are more of them and they're a bigger problem. In comparison, the KKK is small potatoes. Not that what either group does is acceptable.\n\nAdditionally, mainstream Christianity publicly denounces the actions of the KKK. Perhaps it has more to do with a lack of freedom of speech in these middle eastern countries, but we don't see this from mainstream Islam.
642069
i was a christian but i recently converted to Buddhism. I think its because we respect that everyone is entiltled to their own opinion. You have to understand that Islam is being criticized a great deal over recent years and its the minority who are making their religion look bad.
132247
why do Palisteneans kill jews?\nwhy do some muslims hate christians and jews?\nwhy does america distrust muslims?\nwhy did they fight the Crusades?\nwhy do Muslims forbid killing, but will kill any muslin who tries to leave the religion and become a christian --- and nobody has a problem with this in the US?\nwhy does slavery still exist in the world?\nwhy do we go to war?\nwhy do we spend more on warfare than medicine?\nwhy does the US ignore the plight of many africans?\nwhy are there 2 Koreas when there used to be one?\nwhy is the dali lama no longer in Tibet?\nwhy do 60%+ of US marriages end in divorce?\nwhy does a civilized country like the US have the death penalty when uncivilized countries believe it is immoral?\nwhy did so many catholic priests hurt children?\nwhy does Israel have nuclear weapons but nobody wants to talk about it, but we may have to go to another war because North Korea and Iran also want nuclear weapons?\nDoes any non muslim really understand the muslim people?\nwhy do we have secret prisons?\nWhy is America hated by more people than hate Russia --- or North Korea --- or Iran ---- or just about any other country?\nAnd finally, why are you so uneasy about talking about slavery and the Civil War - events that shaped this country?
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The USA was established based on Christian Principles, and these have contributed to God's blessing it so much in the past (resulting in the high standard of living).\n\nThis high standard of living attracts people from all around the world.\n\nNow however, as the USA has moved away from Christianity, its greatness is decreasing. And with time it is likely to not be as attractive to people from other countries (but that may be 30 years from now).\n\nPeople pick on US citizens -- sometimes out of envy, sometimes because of scapegoating by leaders in other countries, sometimes because of perceived arrogance...\n\nCordially,\nJohn\nhttp://www.GodSci.org
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I agree that it "Islamic Terrorism" is a misnomer since the terrorists are motivated on the basis of political considerations rather than purely religious ones. Also, you are right to point out that when Christians commit hate crimes, they are not labeled "Christian Terrorists" but instead are looked upon as a single freak outlaw or as political activists. I also agree that Americans are largely ignorant of the beliefs and practices of the average Muslim and are therefore very easily convinced that Islam is a violent religion when the truth is that all the monotheistic religions are capable of inciting violence in their believers. However, I think you are wrong to blame this on the so-called brain-washing of "Jews who have tremendous hold over the mdeia - electronic and print - in the U.S." This comment shows that you are just as prone to believe in stereotypes, thereby misinterpreting and overstating the influence of Jews, as Americans, or for that matter, the people of any other nation are.\n\nA closed-minded xenophobe is a closed-minded xenophobe, and politically-motivated paranoia is politically-motivated paranoia. Your efforts to shift the blame wrongly placed on the Muslims to the Jews is transparent and unfair. No nation, no religion, no people has a monopoly on innocence and goodness, nor on evil and self-serving hypocrisy, for that matter.