Is Islam ruling the world? if not, why we can not be safe if we criticize Islam?
102351
No, Islam is not ruling the world.  (If it were, there would be a lot less unrest, mosque bombings, corpse burnings, etc).  That is something that the paranoid among the "dumbed-down" US citizenry fear, just because Muslims are out-spoken and are willing to live and die for what they believe, regardless of american threats, sanctions, etc.\n\nThey say it's a "free country".  Plenty of people criticize Islam, without fear.  Just because some fool in another country decides to print an ugly comic negatively depicting Prophet Muhammad does not mean that people can not intelligently (and that is the key word here) criticize the faith.\n\nJust would be nice if, when it is done, the person criticizing would study up on it before spouting emotional half-truths.\n\nLM
590161
Islam means submission. They are not free because they force submission from their followers while killing those who do not follow Islam.
155806
of course...islam means "peace"...it guides us to love, tolerate..help..support..respect....help...be compassionate...and negotiate through peaceful means. the extremist version as potrayed by sum isnt islam. yet ppl from other religions n beliefs shud learn how to respect other faiths.
95776
Islam contains a large amount of intense venemous hatred for non-muslims. Quran and Hadith are filled with this hatred, which has always been easily tranformed into physical violence since the creation of Islam. Mohammed himself was a terrorist in his time, when he ordered to kill those who left Islam. He took part in many battles against people just for the reason they did not accept Islam...........So don't be afraid to question these fanatics. Your greatest weapon against them is TRUTH and they will try to prevent it by attacking you and your questions, or getting them removed as "abusive" people are getting fed up with these creeps. You will find many who will offer you their support.
257258
hmm, there was this thing that happened in our history, what was it,\n\noh yes,  for the last 15 to 1400 years the radical muslim islamic movement has been killing civilians in order to make the whole planet an islamic caliphate,\n\nI could give you the BS answer of September 11 but there is a history on Earth of this movement again and again trying to take over governments,\n\none example that comes to mind is China in 1421, where the progress of that nation that was ahead of the rest of the world 400 years came to a hault, \n\nso it is a threat because of a) I kind of like the progress of science, b) i don't want to worship their fu(king god allah, and c) I kind of like my wife geting an education and getting to go to work and not having to wear no god damned vail, and d) I like voting for my leaders, the american constition, and of course e) my civil liberites, right to trial by jury afforded my via US constitution,\n\nmy advice to the US govt,  find all muslims that want to kill civilians and have the means to do so, money, weapons, and kill them first,\nsecond, convince islamic leaders and leaders in these countries to not spread the seeds of hate, for the true religion is a peaceful one
426374
NO. It is a myth created by the liberal media outlets. Islam is a fanatic religion. I invite anyone to go to any and every arab and muslim country and conduct a poll and ask them what they think of america? what they think of the west? what they think of christians? what they think of jews? i guarantee that majority of every muslim and arab country will answer negatively. \n\nThis is not a matter of opinion, just open your eyes, and take a look at the world. Islam is not being spearheaded by a few "extremists". These extremists are the people, and they are supported by the people. So moderate islam does NOT exist. Sure there are a few muslims that are less interested in terrorism, but for the most part, they are all brainwashed, and will all share the same fate.\n\nI said, the answer is NO!
252091
thats is the main problem there ...\n\nthey dont try to know about Islam ...just thye have thats idea ...and dont try to know if thats right or wrong ...\n\nim sure many of here whom hate Islam ..they hate it for nothing more than dont know anything about islam .\n\nso if u wnat say ISLAM is bad religion (even thats not true bcs im muslim and i know my relogion well )...so befor saying thats read and know what is the islam ..then say ur opinion ..waht ever we agree with it or not ...but dont say ur opinion and u dont know anything about ISLAM .\n\nGOD/ALLAH bless you all
254262
Islam itself is an aggressive religion. It feeds on anger and percieved injustice. The only thing it has any respect for is strength. That is why we need to support our President and show Islam that American has some real teeth and we will smoke you if you mess with us.
105560
Of course not...Islam has more and more mistakes, but Muslis scholars twist and add and add. thne they claim other religions faked and fubricated and they are the last best religion.....look all the rules, see how it is plain and makes no sense.\n\nPrayer, very repeated one, that makes human far from spiritual and praying to God....why God would want you to say same thing on and on and on just like a boring song said everyday same and same.\n\nlook cruel punishment, discriminations against women and all that stuff that makes you sting..  it's hard religion, it's absolutely doesn't suit other places.\n\nWell, you asked "why you don't like Islam" and then you added, you are ordinary people....\n\nI don't like Islam...but definitely I love Muslims.  cuz if I don't like Islam, that doesn't mean I hate Muslims!!! \n\nIslam is wrong simply, plaigarize many from bible, rediculate other religions, encourage hatred, violence and impose rules over the head and blood of others. put its rules, holiness more important than bloodshed.  it destruct our countries, divided people.... Islam full of mistakes and cruel punishments.  do you agree of whipping, cutting and these inhuman actions.  unfair, and discirminations against women.  \n\n\nThis is my opinion on Islam, please Muslims I don't mean to offend you
1092311
I think it is because we have been taught that Islam is a religion that believes in violence against all non-islamics and does not give rights to women.\n\nCorrect me if I am wrong but that is what we have been taught.
439767
Islam is a peaceful religon, like most others.  It's the way humans interpret the teachings that cause problems.  Islam also states that the religon should be defended.
175142
It depends on who you speak with and their interpretation but ultimately my understanding is the goal is for a Islam world...but I dont think we should fear anything. The world needs to get over religious fanatics (stupid and lost people) and get with getting along and respecting religious differences. Look at countries like Canada that have successfully brought various cultures and religions together in peace and harmony...not perfect but better than most places in the world. When you come to Canada you leave your wars at home. This is how the world needs to think.  \n\nHowever if it makes you feel better...your answer to your question....have lots of kids and keep them strong in faith.
777993
I doubt it as Islam is such a peaceful religion as British Muslims tell us all the time.\n\nThe politicians tell us all how we have this amazing multicultural society whilst all the while minorities and majority whites seal themselves into communities exclusively filled with the same kind of people as they are. Thinking insular thoughts and suspecting the other communities until it all erupts in violence sooner or later.
218664
Quite an easy answer really.\n\nIt's because Islam butt's their noses in everyone elses business first.\n\nIf they kept themselves to themselves and didn't do stupid things like blow up buses and hijack airplanes, then we'd be very happy to leave you all alone to yourselves.
86777
It's not Islam.  It's the state of Muslim nations which is in a struggle for freedom.  Muslim nations have directly and indirectly been, and in some cases, continue to be colonized by Western Nations.\n\nMuslims have not been able to fully practice their beliefs in about 100 years.  In many cases they have been oppressed by tyrranical regimes that are supported, militarily and economically, by Western countries.\n\nAs a result, desperation and extremism have been allowed to flourish in some parts of these countries.  If history is any indication, once these people are able to rule themselves by the Islamic Shari'a (jurisprudence), they will not have any animosity against anyone.\n\nWhat we are seeing today is reactionary.  If the West, especially the U.S., was to implement a more even-handed, fair, and truly pro-democratic foreign policy, there would not be a need for such extremist reactions.  Unfortunately, so far the West has viewed the Middle East as a region to serve interest of the West, even if it went against the interest of people of the Middle East.\n\nI must say that it is arrogant to think that what pleases the West (i.e. materialism) will be the answer that will please Muslim nations.  Not to mention, absolute freedom infringes on the borders of morality that Muslims live by. This is philosophical and idealogical colonialism at its worst, which is more dangerous than military and economic imperialism.\n\nWho are we to think that they're jealous of us?  If anything, Pope Benedict was correct in saying that Muslims criticize the West for marginalizing God and religion in everyday life.  The West is in dire need for an idealogical renaissance.  Morality has been replaced with greed and selfishness.  As a result, we say 'democracy' but act in the most fascist manner.\n\nIt's time for us in the West to wake up.  The presence of extremism in the world indicates that we are also extreme, but in the opposite direction.  We need to start refocusing on God, human rights, family, and the global community.  Then, and only then, will we not taste the sour fruits of our seeds.
91153
I agree with the majority of the people here.  How could we possibly know the rules of Islam when we do not practice it nor study it?  I do believe in religious tolerance (as in don't start war with someone just because they don't believe what you believe).  Jesus himself said that we are not to offend anyone and that we are to live above reproach.  Now that the world knows, I'm sure the incident will not repeat itself.  I need to add that the violent protests are NOT necessary.  The majority of people know about Islam from what we see on television.  It is ridiculous to assume that everyone knew it was forbidden to draw him.
767298
There is only one ISLAM! Don't add or create new words using ISLAM in it such as RADICAL ISLAM because that implies that this is a part of Islam when it is not. Killing innocent people or committing suicide is not part of Islam and yes i CONDEMN them but I disagree with the use of the term Islam when referring to those people. Happy?