why the muslisms are so very combative people, when their religion isn't??
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maybe those some "combative people" hates what the U.S is doing in Iraq and Afganistan from killing, raping, torturing prisoners, recently hunting children, ....... etc....\n\n\nNEWTON'S third law\n\n"For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction."
525836
From the little of reading of the q'uran that I have done I sometimes wonder if a lot of so called Muslims are illiterate or just follow their hostile leaders who tell them what to believe. Because I find that q'uran allows only self defense and only to the point of saving themselves or crops and any violence beyond that, ALLAH  ( I Hope that out of due respect that I have spelled Their Gods name correctly) will deal with harshly any Muslim that uses any force beyond that of which to stop the invasion of themselves or crops, their is nothing mentioned about suicide bombs or mass executions. Their God and our God are the same the big difference occurs remember in the bible when God promise Abraham and Sara a child and Sara was getting quite old so she suggested that he have sex with the slave girl.It is within that family that the Islam religion is born. And the Christian , Jewish religions descend from Abraham and Sara which is what God had promised many years earlier but God was not happy about Abraham and Sara losing faith in his promise to them and Sara was quite old by the time her son was born . And the term Holy war is a media buzzword to stir up trouble because basically holy war was meant to be a time when you are trying to get rid of sin in your life and you battle within yourself against the sin so that you can break away from it.
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It is interesting to note that protestations seem to go only one way.\n \nThe muslim bunch cheerfully ignore "insults" published against "Jews","Buddhists","Shinto's",\n"Christians"," Hindus","Deists", "Rastafarians","Wicca's", "Confucians", "Bahrain's", practioneers of \nVoodoo,  etc. and then riot in the streets when the media portrays Muhammad for what he was, i.e., \na blood-thirsty intolerant tyrant responsible for the deaths of millions of people.\n \nNo doubt they have this attitude as they do not recognize persons they consider as "unbelievers" to \nbe capable of being insulted.\n \nMany muslim dominated countries don't allow other religions holy books into their country and forbid \nthe proselytism within their borders of other religions as if they had something to fear.\n \nMuhammad's  so-called HOLY BOOK specifically calls out for the slaughter of all non-muslims.\n \nIt was his practice when he was alive and this practice remains a part of this groups tenets today.\n \nDeath due to one's beliefs totally dwarfs "cartoons" printed in a newspaper. \n[Death seems to have some degree of permanency]\n \nUntil they disavow this part of their bible, the Qur'an, I see no reason to offer up sympathy for them \nand their religion for this alleged insult.\n \nBTW, I considered the "cartoons" to be to the point and very well done.
117216
if you were to check out Muslim History you would see that it started off as a religion of violence. Mohamed converted much of the areas of todays Islamic world through violence. I am  not saying that all Muslims are violent and radical, but i am saying that the majority are showing the true colors of their religion. I think it is right to stand up for what you believe but not with violence. "Actions speak louder than words." "Lately" you have just seen more of what this religion can be about (It condones 'Holy war' and suicide). For all of you moderate, nonviolent Muslims, I am sorry. I do not mean to include you in this.
600551
I think it is religious in nature.  Not being preduice at all.  i think that the muslin religion is to conquer the "non belivers" and they are following their religion.  Not saying it is right but that is the cause.
513082
Might I ask if you have actually read the Koran?   If so, you should have found that it is for the most part a very peaceful book.   As with all beliefs, anything can be interpreted to suit good or bad - it's all how you look at it.\n\nThe Bible could be held out as violent (eye for an eye etc) as could the Torah.\n\nAnything can be used and interpreted to justify actions in the name of Religion.\n\n"They are not peaceful people like us?".. who is 'they' exactly?   If you think 'us' is a peaceful world, look again.
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Just because they are extremist about their religion and their religion teaches them to fight. So, they are fighting with every other religion people. - in Indian subcontinent, they fight with Hindus, Sikhs, and other religious people and of-course rest part, they fight with jues and Christians.\n\nAnd they know that they dont have power to win any battle by fighting directly. so by terrorism, they feel some what good that they killed some other religion people. \n\nsometime i think what if the middle east wouldn't have oil - then what would be their income ?? \nLake of education, lot of wife/children, oh.. there are hell lot of reasons ..\nAnyways, i accept that there may be some good people also. but there is one TRUTH.\n\n"EVERY MUSLIM IS NOT TERRORIST BUT ALL TERRORISTS ARE MUSLIM"\nTHIS IS TRUTH OF THE WORLD AND PEOPLE SHOULD THINK ABOUT IT.
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I think you are correct, although Its not PC to say so, since they are a minority almost everywhere in the world, and its not PC to say anything bad about minorities ( unless it happens to be a white Judao/christian minority) \nEDIT: If Islam is not a religion of violence, why is every single conflict today about Muslims trying to make others live by their rules, or about Muslims trying to force Islam on others.
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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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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 ??
582097
well as a Jew I can tell you I dont think G-d wants us to fight. I personally think people use religion as an excuse to cause conflict so that they will gain money and power.
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Well, may I say, Sir, that the birth of Islam, itself was in violence?\n\nThe fact that they have a Religious and Political Agenda to Dominate the World is open Knowledge.\n\nSo, whether they are provoked or not,  will not make any difference at all.  Ultimately, they will attack all of us. Even at the risk of being martyrs.  Because that's what their Religion is all about.  Others before me have already detailed this.\n\nIf they speak of different interpretations, I'd caution you to remember that it is written in their Koran that must resort to deception and cunning to defeat the infidel.\n\nSo, I guess it's not an option for us, Sir; because that's what they are.  We can't help it.  We can either fight back or be killed.\n\nThat's the set of choices we will have.
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I suppose it's how extreme a form of their religion they follow. Look at the number of so called honour killings happening, where people have relationships outiside their social or religious background. It's rather worrying- i was watching it on crime watch the other night.
741758
This is very true. The problem is people using religion to justify their actions. It is very easy to say that I did what I did because God wanted that way; include a few bible verses that are compatible with your actions, and you are good to go. How can anybody that believes in God try to argue?\n\nBy the way, you see this all over the bible. God said attack and kill all. God said keep the virgins. God said to kill a bunch of kids. Some of the most terrible things in history were based on religious grounds. \n\nWe do not want to go back to those days, because then everyone will have a reason to go against everyone.
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I think it's because alot of bible pushers here are vary arrogant and offensive.  they don't do the religion justice by acting like the way they do.
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Regarding Violence in Islam, check the 1st link attached.\n(Fight in the cause of Allah those who fight you, but do not transgress limits; for Allah loves not transgressors. And kill them wherever ye catch them, and turn them out from where they have turned you out; for tumult and oppression are worse than slaughter; but fight them not at the Sacred Mosque, unless they (first) fight you there; but if they fight you, kill them. Such is the reward of those who reject faith. But if they cease, Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful. And fight them on until there is no more tumult or oppression, and there prevail justice and faith in Allah; but if they cease, let there be no hostility except to those who practice oppression. The prohibited month, for the prohibited month, and so for all things prohibited, there is the law of equality. If then any one transgresses the prohibition against you, transgress ye likewise against him. But fear Allah, and know that Allah is with those who restrain themselves.) (Al-Baqarah 2: 190-194)\n\nFor other issues, it's true some verses replace others. But as far as I know they're few and the aim of this is to get the legislation step by step so people can realize it. The 2nd link discuss it but it's in Arabic.
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N their opinion it is their religion they can do it if they want, but the outside can't.  It is like u making fun of ur brother and then someone else does it Ur ready to beat them up.