How could anyone believe a prophet whose main purpose is to promote death and destruction?

Question

If islamic extremists are waging war for "holy" purposes, let them explain what is holy about their purpose?

Hint for "holy": sacred, blessed, sanctified, hallowed, venerable, revered; devout, pious, believing, chaste, moral, spiritual;

Antonym: evil, sinful, wicked.

Answer 1

The people who kill in the name of Allah are no more Muslims than Hitler was a Christian. Just because people claim they are something, doesn't make it true. You should learn to judge people by what they do, not what they say and then you will learn the truth.

Answer 2

Because the people who promote death and destruction in the prophet's name are no better than the people who promote death and destruction in the Son of God's name. It is the bad apples who give the religions the bad name but it doesn't actually mean the religion itself is bad. The Islamic extremists have their jihads but the Christians had their crusades too.

A modern day example of Christian promotion of death and destruction could be various fundamentalist groups promoting the deaths of doctors that perform abortions, homosexuals, other perceived pagans and heretics-- generally, anyone who is perceived to be sinful. The same argument could be given for the actions of the Islamic extremists as their justification for their actions is that their targets are also sinful and they are only an instrument of God's wrath. Same difference though-- they're all violent radical extremists, no matter what the religion. The actions of the few do not mean that all Christians or Muslims are wicked. It means some are but most are normal, law-abiding, peaceful citizens.

Despite your quote from the thesaurus (or perhaps because of it since you just copy and pasted), you seem to show a frighteningly feeble grasp of logic or reason if you couldn't even figure out something this simple.

Answer 3

Islam is a religion that teaches peace, much like Christianity. Both of these groups have extremists who take things out of context. Christian extremists use the Bible to justify their violence (abortion clinic bombings). They often point to Jesus saying:

"Do not think that I came to bring peace on the earth; I did not come to bring peace, but a sword." Mark 10:34

Again, in Luke 12:51,

"Do you suppose that I came to give peace on earth? I tell you, not at all, but rather division."

Obviously Jesus intended to bring about peace.
Out of context these passages look "wicked," but Muslim radicals do the same with the Quran to justify there violence. Do not judge a whole religious community based on a group of radicals, whether they be Muslims or Christians.

Answer 4

No one does, except for extremists...if you knew anything about Islam you would know that the Qu'ran and Prophet Mohammads teachings had nothing to do with death and destruction........therese some crazy morons that kill people cuz they say Jesus told them too...is Chrisitanity a religion that promotes death and destruction too?

Answer 5

I am a Muslim.
I have read the holy Quran many times over and memorise much of it.
The Holy Quran preaches love.
Islam in all its glory invites all humanity to Devinne salvation and .
Islam is just,
It is a fierce warrior when it fights in self defense.
It is not a liar to claim weapons of mass destruction were they do not exist
nor Qaeda affiliations were they do not exist.
If you want to pass judgment. do so. AFTER you get your facts rights

Answer 6

It's not so different from other nations going to war for "just causes" and killing others and all of the collateral damage. How can a person decide what's just for everyone else to the point that they have the right to kill anyone who disagrees? This is part of the reason I choose to remain politically neutral.

Answer 7

That's the difference between a false prophet and a prophet of God. A prophet from God will always seek to get people to turn away from their sins and turn to Him to be healed. They preach like Jesus did who was full of Grace AND Truth.

A false prophet will seek to deceive people by taking some of God's truth and over emphasizing a portion of it while adding some man made teaching to it.

Answer 8

So please read more books.. some just dont show Islam the way its supposed to be.. and if ur talking about Lebanon, they aren't guilty, let me remind of who aimed more destruction at the other.. and Lebanon isn't only an Islamic Country.. its Christian too

Answer 9

people always like the "easy way out" - when you are in pain, lashing out at the world is the only way you have of coping.

That's one reason I disagree with U.S. policy to inflict pain. It only makes them lash out more.

Islam is the "easy way out" for many people. Believing in a God that will destroy everyone who doesn't follow their way of thinking helps them justify their own destruction of others.

The problem, of course, with asking God to be just: is that YOU will be held accountable too. I'd rather ask God to be merciful.

It would be interesting to hear a Moslem justify their position in a rational manner. I notice none have thus far tried.

Answer 10

I want to ask Muslims a question.
Why are they being terriorists. That sounds like a slam.
I really want to know the reason behind it.
what is to be gained? Do you feel bombing the trade towers made your countrie a better place to live?
What did bombing Africa do for your people?