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The Iranians I have met have been very friendly and good people. Unfortunately, they are ruled by evil mullahs preaching hate. They are oppressed by the evil theocracy that took over after the Shah was deposed, and suffer without freedom or liberty.\n\nBut, except for some of us, nobody - not the UN, not the EU not the Democrats - give a rat's tail about the people of Iran. They're too busy hating Bush, hating Israel and hating the USA to actually care about anybody.
241340
Hate is a by-product of ignorance.  You should do what you can to learn more about the others' beliefs and how they got them and be accepting of their beliefs. Don't argue or grossly defend your opinion as this will aggrevate the situation and cause an escallation of disagreement.  For every person there is a different set of values and beliefs.  It's part of what makes us each unique.  Be open and willing to share that you are accepting and share your beliefs.  In some situations, however, it is inappropriate to engage in these personal types of discussion, for instance at the office.  Sometimes, though you are almost forced to reply to someone's animosity; in this case I like to remind them that this country was based on people being different in their beliefs and values and cultures - it's what holds us together as a country, even if many of us forget that.  Hope this helps and good luck with whomever you're concerned about.  Take care.
655908
I think you are very mistaken when you say you have a culture of freedom and tolerance.\n\nI assume you are from the US?  Your history does not support your statement
502374
It sounds like you've answered your own question.  There is still a problem in figuring our what the  culture wants and what some individuals in that culture might want.  Individual freedom should be balanced against the desires of the majority.
19297
really...what could you rant about for hours. i, personally, could rant about religious tolerance. for days. YOU KNOW what you could talk about (and completely enjoy) for 40 pages.  what do you feel most passionately about? what would you scream from a rooftop?
276421
nothing i mean to each his own cause if you hate racists are you not being in your own way a racist yeah dude chew on that >:)
341965
Awesome! I read the whole thing, and I can't believe an American feels this way. I am a Muslim, and I have to say you hit the nail on the head! Too right. I didn't always believe what you said. I am also American, and noone wants to feel negative feelings about their country. We all want to love where we come from. Still, lately evidence of so much wrong-doing has surfaced on the part of our government, that I am forced to re-evaluate things. I have studied Islam extensively for thirteen years, and it is a beautiful religion. There's no such thing as racism in Islam. We believe all races are equal. The only religion I've seen so much racism in is Christianity. And I used to be a Christian, so I hope nobody here thinks I am against Christianity. I'm not. True Christianity is beautiful, however, hardly anyone practices it in its pure form any more. And racism? Oh, yeah. Talk about racism. It's so engrained in their heads through their own bible, the book they study and memorize so much that it becomes a part of them, like another leg or body part. It is a racist book. There are no Arab prophets in the bible. Does that make sense? No. There were Arab prophets, black prophets, any number of different nationalities of prophets in history. The people who re-wrote and re-translated the bible took them out upon translating and interpreting them! Yes, that's right. They took them out because they were racists. They wanted the bible to be a white bred book only, and they wanted America to never have any citizens become presidents or have positions of power who were not white. That is why we see there are 350,000 members of this ONE organization. Just one. And how many others are there? Don't think the government is not backing this up. They love it. Christianity is not Christianity any more. Even the Christians who are practicing Christianity are usually pretty racist without even knowing. They don't even know the bible is subliminal. The racism in it enters their sub-conscious so much, that they don't even realize. So what is the biggest threat to this racist idea? Islam. It stands for everything they are against. Unity of all races and nationalities. It stands for peace. That's why they lie about Muslims being terrorists. We are not terrorists. They are the real terrorists, and I'm not referring to Christians, here. I'm referring to our government, which has infiltrated Christianity with so much hatred of races other than lily white. I know a lot of people are going to be pissed at me for saying all this, but it is true. You've been lied to, people.
299166
I do not promise not to use the word hate where it is justified.  More often, it is the situation, rather than a person or group that I "hate" anyway.  I don't think the leg that fell off my table cares if I hate it or not.  And I am a pretty loving person when it comes to people. I always have and will continue to use the word "hate" conservatively though.
212526
I'd like to believe we could become one big global community. Sadly, given the state of things in the world today, I don't believe that's possible. I may not agree with another persons' beliefs, but that doesn't make me hate, or even dislike, them. We aren't born to hate. Hate has to be taught. Prejudice is taught. I couldn't care less what color your skin is, where you were born, whether you're an "American" or not. America's supposed to be the great melting pot, but we discriminate against people for all sorts of superficial reasons.\n\nWhat makes me special? I'm a child of God.
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People hate other people. It's almost an inherent aspect of the species. Hatred is rampant in Europe, Russia, the US, the Middle East.\n\nWhy? Because people are intolerant of those who are different. And that intolerance makes them want to eliminate those who are different. It's the whole basis for attempted genocide in Africa, the Palestinian conflict, racism everywhere, and the same for the war on terror (both the US and foreign sides of the conflict).\n\nShould we step in and stop the hatred? Absolutely. But where do we start? I think we need to start wherever home is, and clean our own mess and stop prejudice-inspired violence here.  \n\nI don't care what people think about other people. If you want to hate someone, or fear them, that's your choice. But that doesn't give anyone the right to attack someone else just for being different. Not the Skin-Heads, not the Genocidal generals, not the Terrorists, and not the US neocons.  \n\nSadly, the way the world is going, people are polarizing and even political parties are starting to hate and attack each other just for having different beliefs. The world has gone to hell in a hand-basket, and there's serious question on whether people are going to wise up and learn to get along before the process becomes terminal.
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Why does anyone hate anyone?Some people say that it is fear of the unknown.others say its the media.i think that it has allot to do with how your family life is and where you live.I have lived all over this country and each place has selective hatred against one race or another some people are just bigots.
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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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It's easy to understand your anger.  But, your anger is the same anger they have, intolerance.  I'll admit their beliefs are fucked up, but hating them only puts you on their level.  You obviously care about people being free and equal, don't let these assholes bring you down.
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Why aren't you busy dancing atop dead burnt bodies?\nMr sensitive know it all.\n\nnote: And by the way...Mr Devout MUSLIM FREEDOMFIGHTER.\nIts about your AVATAR....doesn't Islam forbid that sort of thing?
118692
Not of speech.  I believe that the way to calm many problems is allowing people to talk them out.  I don't see how saying something that you believe is bad.  Even if it is repugnant to others or hurtful to some.  Everyone on this earth is entitled to feel however they want.  EVEN if they hate me...my religion...my family...my country...my God.  That doesn't mean I will agree with them or even dignify what they say with a response but I will not censor them as I would not want to be censored.
584606
Do you have a question or just wish to show your hatred of Christianity?
505053
I agree. I won't be a hypocrite about it, though, because I've been guilty at times, too. However, when someone posts something hateful, it's sometimes so hard to resist the urge to respond!