just because some psyko and a group alqida decides to attack america london and other inocent people that doesnot mean every muslim is like that for example if a muslim is driving like he is carzy they are going to say relegion and he was up to some thing because he is muslim but if they were christian they would not care what his relegion was
199813
Study our recent U.S. history (20 years) and you will discover that more than 95% of our terrorist attacks and wars are against Muslims, and that they are the instigators of such activities.\n\nOR -\n\nStudy religion.  What are the Muslim faith doctrines ... OOPS!  "Death to all infidels!!!" (you are an infidel if you are not a muslim).\n\nNot all religions preach violence; you mentioned Christianity in your question, as I understand it christians preach peace, hope and love.\n\nOR -\n\nStudy Ancient History.  As far back as you would care to travel in time you will find the muslims at the heart of conflict from their very inception as a family, then tribe, then nation, then world religion.\n\nOR -\n\nStudy sociology.  Muslims view of life does understand that what you 'believe is true, is true' regardless of how other individuals or nations regard truth.  The driving force in Muslims lives is their religion because they clearly see that it is their belives that give meaning to life (and direction for their life choices).\n\nMeet a devote muslim and you will meet a person that has NO tolerance for anyone who does not believe exactly as they do. \n\nThis is true of very few of the 5000+ religions in the world.\n\nIn my opinion, muslims are just like you and me (hopefully), individulas that in the U.S. have the right to their thoughts and beliefs as long as they are not hurting others.  BUT therein lies the problem.\n\nThe scottish have a saying "Fool me once, shame on you.  Fool me twice, shame on me."\n\nWhy are people racist . . .
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Yes, it is frightening to think they have a mandate from Allah to kill Christians, Jews, Hindus, Buddists or anyone that does not embrace Muslim.  It is so pathetic that these children are being taught to hate from infancy and that children are brainwashed into believing murdering others and being murdered is an honor and something to be aspired to.\n\nAmerica needs to wake up but too many want to deny the truth of what is happening.
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Muslims are not bloody sick bastards u idiot. That is not what islam is about. Instead of saying muslims did this muslims did that say a group of people.How about I say priest are gay and rape little boys no outrage..It would be wrong because u cannot judge everyone from one persons action.The only reason why u r saying these things about muslims is because that is all u see in the news because that is what they try to portray muslims as. Grow up..In the next couple of years it will be another religion that we will be going to war with. First they we're killing black people then it was the jews now they are going to war with muslims..whose next? Who will the white man target next?\n\nI dont understand..Arent u ppl overjoyed when a muslim is killed? When bombs are thrown on muslim countries?
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We should be very careful when be blame Islam or christianty or judiasm or any religion for violence. for that matter any group of people for the ations of a few. \n\nIslam does not preach violence, as the Americans do not preach prisoner abuse (abu dhuraib). for a muslim to hate all americans for what happened in abu ghuraib, for east asian to hate americans for what the US did in vietnam, south americans to hate americans for what the US did in niguaragua... and so on would not make sence. some nice man in chicago didnt do that, neither did some lady in texas.\n\nand same goes for Muslims, 1.4 billion muslims did not destroy the WTC. and if you read up on Islam you will realize, those who did, arent following Islam.\n\nwhat we do need to look at is what makes people go to such exteremes, why are induviduals and governments willing to go to such inhuman extents, something is deffinatly not right.
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As a friend of a Muslim family from Pakistan. Let me put some first hand observation on this topic. If it was told (truth)the Muslims do believe in Jesus, they believe He was a Prophet, not the Son of God Mu hammed to them was a Prophet also and Allah is there god. They feel that Christians and Jews are infidels, we are not worthy of knowing the truth. We are so wrong and there true purpose is to convert as many as they can to being a Muslim they call it the only true religion. They intend on ruling the world, they're a waring group, even among themselves. They fight like crazy amongst themselves. They feel superior to anybody other than other Muslims. They feel they are the right linage to Abraham through Ismael.  Abraham was a Jew. They hate Jews, go figure. I am not sure they really know what they believe. It would take a really good shrink to break down that confusion.  As we know they function on hate and destruction.
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I agree with you totally. But to answer your question seriously ... Muslims have been in the U.S. for some time. But, because they minded their own business, worked hard, didn't evangelize, and basically just lived quiet peaceful lives (just as their religion teaches them to) no one noticed them much or paid that much attention. Then came 9-11. Islamic terrorists. Because of the actions of a handful of mislead fundamentalist fanatics people who new nothing of Islam judged ALL Muslims based on that. Now, good people, good Muslims, suffer the political and cultural fall-out brought about by 9-11. So now some folks have a new scape goat. Communist Russia fell. The news media and the politicians and the religious right (another group of fundamentalist fanatics) needed another villain. Currently its Islam and Muslims. They use the hate and bigotry they stir up to keep people occupied. That way folks don't raise a fuss about REAL issues. The environment, health care, etc. Its easier to bash others in ignorance than it is to honestly think and work on REAL issues. Know what I mean? ~ Peace & Blessings ~
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Anonymous is so right!!! Islam is a great religion and a way of life. People always think Muslims will bomb something or want to rage a jihad against someone. It's not like that. People like that are extremists!!!!!! Everyday Muslims like me are just like any other people. The only thing that separates me from other teens is my religion. Not every Muslim wants to kill and blow up buildings. I am a Muslim who wants to be happy. I want peace, I want to go to college and become a doctor! I want to leave the US and move to England. I want to be happy among Muslims and non Muslims. So don't judge Muslims, not all of us are cold blooded extremists. And why do people pick on Muslims when people of the Christian religion and the Jewish religion and other religions do dirty things too. People just look for some group of people to pick on. It's not fair.
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It's not really as bad as saying they're all terrorists, since a lot of westerners actually are christians.  Sure they shouldn't generalise like that, but there are far worse things.  And you're doing the same thing by saying that middle eastern people group all westerners together.
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They are like all the other Muslims here, they say one thing in public and then in their Mosques they say another, They are scared to say anything against the terrorists groups, how come they don't march in the streets with signs that say death to Al Queda, Hamas, and others, because they don't feel that way at all. And they don't have the guts.
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Its more than likely that they are just curious. As a christian i didn't know anything about the Muslim religion until 9/11. It then became a big topic. Ive learned a lot and have also sought out info on other religions and just generally like to hear about other religions. Its just curiosity.
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This assumption is not necessarily correct. "all" people dont think Muslims are terrorists. I have many muslim friends who are very good human beings. Innocent, helping and humble
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You see this is the sort of behavior ill never understand. Why if you are secure in your own beliefs would you be so threatened and so angered by someone who has different beliefs. Whether you agree with them or not. I'm a Muslim and it  makes absolutely no difference to me if the person next door worships Jesus, Buddha, Vishnu, the moon or the fairies they think live at the bottom of there garden. Go figure ??
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of course they are afraid , they would also be going against their religions teachings therefore no longer Muslims, have you  no Idea of what their religion is all about? the Muslims that are terrorist are only doing what their religion dictates, the ones who are not doing or saying any thing is the sleepers who on command will take up arms and fight when it is time to do so, and with over a million of them in this country how the hell do you think things will be , we will be fighting the invaders plus the ones internally soon, we let our P,C , lawmakers pass laws where legally our gov, can't even touch these people so it will be up to the civilians to take care of this problem alone,how many of you gave up your guns or said GUNS KILL  and since you want to be politically correct , you will probable end up either dead or in slavery,
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the point is that they dont try to take jesus out of the holidays. they only act when they see the situation is growing and might cause a dispute bigger than what it should be. it is true we have a freedom of Religion in this country and part of that freedom is respecting everyone else's beliefs. The people that you see "standing" out against your christian holidays is becuase they feel like your forcing them to believe the way you believe. they feel like your being in their faces about it.\n\nTo relate to this situation. I assume you are a christian and if your not please imagine you are and you are located in a muslim country and there are muslim posters everywhere promoting islamic beliefs and Allah everywhere. thats the way those people feel about the holidays that you have in the country. they feel you are interupting their daily life.
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Christians are NOT the only ones who discriminate against others. Most organised religions talk  'smiting the infidel'. They all believe that their's is the one true way.
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I dont think Islam respects anyone who doesnt see like they do, which may be true for other religions too, but "death to the infidels" is a uniquely Muslim idea that may bear upon the poor image.
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To answer your original question, it is because Islam will NOT hold their fellow Muslims accountable for their actions.\n\nWhen asked of a Muslim, why doesn’t the Islamic majority in the United Nation condemn the thousands of terrorist acts perpetrated by those of your faith? The answer comes back, “We cannot judge our Muslim brothers. Only Allah can judge them.” Yet when it comes to judging the infidel, there are no holds barred. Now, let us contrast this attitude with what the Bible teaches.\n\n1 Corinthians 5:11-13\nFor what have I to do with judging those also who are outside? Do you not judge those who are inside? But those who are outside God judges.\n\nThis is the polar opposite to Islam. The Bible teaches that the Christian is to judge the actions of other Christians and call them on the carpet if they are doing ANYTHING unbiblical. However, those who are NOT believers, the Christian is to leave alone, that only GOD will judge them.\n\nSo there is the contrast. If Islam was really concerned about peace, and was a peaceful religion, they would do something to stop these violent people. But don't hold your breath.