Christian, muslim and atheist radicals?
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Here in Argentina, there's a saying. The thousands of planes that reach the airport safe and sound are not news. The news is the one plane that crashed and killed all of the staff and passengers.
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Islam (the muslim faith) is a hot topic for discussion right now. \n\nAs a western Christian I find some of the traditions and beliefs of muslims to be incompatable with my own, yet that has not stopped me from getting to know some wonderful muslims that have taught me much about unconditional friendship. \n\nI've also discovered that the Islam that is practiced by certain feared groups appears to be a little different from that practiced by the muslims that I have known. But then Christianity seems to be interpreted and practiced in many different forms too - otherwise there wouldn't be so many different types of Christian churches. Go figure. Religion is certainly interesting. :)
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Talk about stereotyping ! \n\nThere are bad Atheists out there and yes, believe it or not, there are good Christians, good Muslims, and good Hindus. Yea, even those of fundamentalist stripes can often be people of high morals.\n\nAnd BTW most fundamentalist Christians would say that good deeds never earned anyone salvation- faith in Jesus is what they base their salvation on.
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Hmm... I'm not sure under which category you fall, but you're only partially right.  Often those who *don't* force their beliefs on others are classified under the few who stand out as the overbearing fundamentalist Christians who take no time for another person's beliefs or understandings.  Those who turn to an atheist and openly say "You're going to Hell" are misguided, cruel, and closeminded about the possibility that he or she may not be 100% right about their perception of the world.  The other Christians who don't lash out follow a better guideline -- educate others about your faith and defend it, but don't waste time arguing that their thoughts have no merit, even if they don't believe in God.  One person will not listen to another if either have no intention of gaining knowledge in their discussion.  It's a pointless argument that many Christians sadly utilize.\n\nSo for those Christians who truly don't force their opinions on anyone, the reason they aren't liked is because of a generalization.  A non-Christian looks at all the fanatics shoving ideas down their throat, and in a flash accuses all Christians of being so.  It's a sad truth.
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I do agree that fundamentalists and extremists exist in ALL groups---christians, atheists, muslims, etc. ALL groups. No groups are exempt from such dogmatic attitudes.  I don't trust the extremeists and fundamentalists of the liberals, nor do I trust the extemists of the other end of the spectrum.
558114
They are not Muslims. Its the same if a terroist from a Christian denomination would slaughter innocent people all in the name of God and Jesus etc.
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Yikes!  Oh, yes, the bible thumpers are SUCH a peaceful bunch, aren't they?  I think they forgot about the Holy Crusades.  Anyone who adheres to an organized religion must automatically surrender brain cells at the door, otherwise they would realize that killing someone is not going to save them from hell or anything else.  Problem is, most of these people were born and raised in their faith and will never consider that any other way to live is possible.  They were brainwashed from such an early age that they become enraged when their 'faith' is challenged.
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Who states that they do not push their less than Faith?\nEvery time a Christian question is posted the first to answer is usually a Atheist when the question is directed at other Christians\n\nTo me some are just as bad as Fanatical Christan's,Muslims and all other Religions who are Fanatical
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As for Jews or Muslims (and both should be caps btw) I dont like&#92;dislike them or anyone else because of a blanket judgement by society of them, their faith, race or ethnic trait.  As for "Muslims" in particular.... I do think the moderate Muslims (If any such persons exist) are letting the foaming at the mouth militant radicals do their faith a great diservice by not DAILY loudly and publicly condemming the current atrocity being commited by the militant Islamists in the name of their religion.  I say daily because, check the news, an opportunity does present itself at least once daily.  So, having said that, my opinion of the radical extremist mutation of Muslims that claim to have a mandate from Allah to kill anyone not accepting "the prophet" is they make a strong case for drowning at birth and I would gladly take my turn at the creek bank.  More bluntly, I laugh like all HELL everytime I hear on the news about one of their ball bearing and nail packed bombs going off pre-maturely and blowing the butchering morons up.
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Omg baby, this is way too funny. But in my opinion, I think the religious fanatic would be entirely more dangerous. Why? Because atheist dont press what they believe on you and they dont have big "bibles" to throw at you when you have sinned, and i know that when they get together in mass congregations they tend to jump around, fling their hands everywhere, reach for the sky and start screaming in tongue. And they can be so hyporitical, atheists just keep to themselves most the time. Others just run around and will not shut up.
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Atheists are wonderful people. Most Christians seem to like me.( As far as I know.) Some Christians are real dickholes but I would put feelings aside and help anyone in need. Some Christians are very nonjudgmental. You will find good and bad in all people and races. I know Islamic people that are appalled with terrorism. I abuse everyone equally. People that know me  in person know I'm harmless.Sometimes people don't get my humor on answers. Thank you for the thoughtful question.
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I agree, Christianity is constantly under attack on this forum and Christians of all denominations should support one another and not join forces with those whose only motive, is to rip and tear asunder.
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Islam (notice I didn't say "radical" islam-the religion itself is radical).
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It's not Christians and Atheists.  \n\nIt's fundie xians and militant atheists.  (I suppose you could call me a militant atheist, because I'm guilty of the hostility and disrespect at times when dealing with xians of the fundie variety).  I don't mind christians as a rule (Or Muslims or Jews, or any other religion).  I believe faith is a personal thing and everyone has to follow their heart, but the moment they start trying to push their religion on others, or condescend to anyone who doesn't believe what they do, it gets my back up and sometimes the claws come out.
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no it was christians who had crusades who killed indiscrimitaly and took their land who really started with terroism. the cathlic church burning and torturing people to convert have killed more people than any muslim nation. I am cathlic so I know our history.
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You make some good points. It's amazing how so many people can deliberately ignore calls from Muslim leaders, even in "moderate" countries, to kill or convert all non Muslims. Were it up to me, we wouldn't give a penny to any of those monsters.
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i do not think all muslims are terrorists, just like i don't think all christians are racist, cross-burning, biggots.\n\nthe following is a copy of an answer that i just put in a similiar question...\n\none day, a couple years ago, i was pumping my gas and the young man at the pump next to me starting talking to me. we had very good conversation for those 3 minutes. it was obvious that he was not from the area, so i asked "where are you from?" he lowered his head, hesitated, softened his voice and said "afganistan". i felt so ashamed of americans at that moment. that this young man could not even lift his head and say proudly where he was form. did he think that i was going to yell out at the top of my voice? did he think i was going to call him a terrorist? i still to this day remember that moment.\n\neven among the christian faith, there are people that take it too far. the KKK consider themselves chritians. do the rest of the christians walk with head bowed and whisper that they are christians for fear that someone will call them out as a racist biggot? no, they don't.\n\ndo not judge all by one.