Scenario 1: Millions of hindus butchered by invading arab Muslims. Justification? "I did it for Allah!". Meaning, the Quran condemns pagans to death, and Hindus are the worst kinda pagans with all those "idols" (insert foaming at the mouth by angry self righteous jihadist). By the way, read about the "arab invasions", thats exactly what happened.
Scenario 2: School bus blown to bits. Just before the blast, what do the non-muslims hear? "Allluah Akbar!!! (God is the greatest)". Yes indeed, they loveth Allah sooo much, they blow themselves up for him...well...its more selfish than that actually...the Quran says in Surah An-Nisa that the only certainty of heavens "reward" is to die while killing unbelievers. So, they may love Allah, but obviously they think theres a lot in it for them too.
2006-11-25 09:59:23 · 12 answers · asked by Thoughtful Tristan 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Just wanted to note that nobody is answering your question.
Just saying "well Christians did it"
You are clearly asking a question about today and everyone here is coming up with abstract opinions about the past. Perhaps the biggest hate lies in the athiest?
I'll answer your question. No, not that I have seen. If 9/11 can be justified, anything can I guess. A WW3 could be, certianly. Nuclear usage could.
Bless us all, we need it.
David
2006-11-25 10:18:37 · answer #1 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Yes, the horrors we justify as Love for Jesus, like the Holocaust, the Inquisition and Mr Bushes current crusades. All the death and destruction in Belfast, The Ethnic cleansing in Bosnia, The KKK, The Phalangist Christians being turned loose on the Shattilla refugee camp by Israel,
The list grows way to long. It is not just a Muslim problem. Xtian terrorists are just as bad as any.
In fact every religion murders in the name of God and for the love of God. God must just love the smell of burning flesh.
2006-11-25 10:08:35 · answer #2 · answered by Barabas 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
The disputers of the "Conversion by the Sword Theory" point to the presence of the strong Muslim communities found in Southern India, modern day Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Western Burma, Indonesia and Philippines coupled with the distinctive lack of equivalent Muslim communities around the heartland of historical Muslim Empires in the Indian Sub-Continent as refutation to the Conversion by Sword Theory. The legacy of Muslim conquest of South Asia is a hotly debated issue even today. Different population estimates by economic historian Angus Maddison and by Jean-Noël Biraben also show that India's population did not decrease between 1000 and 1500, but in fact increased by about 35 million during that time(dubious; discuss) .
Not all Muslim invaders were simply raiders. Later rulers fought on to win kingdoms and stayed to create new ruling dynasties. The practices of these new rulers and their subsequent heirs (some of whom were borne of Hindu wives) varied considerably. While some were uniformly hated, others developed a popular following. According to the memoirs of Ibn Batuta who travelled through Delhi in the 14th century, one of the previous sultans had been especially brutal and was deeply hated by Delhi's population. His memoirs also indicate that Muslims from the Arab world, from Persia and Turkey were often favored with important posts at the royal courts suggesting that locals may have played a somewhat subordinate role in the Delhi administration. The term "Turk" was commonly used to refer to their higher social status. S.A.A. Rizvi (The Wonder That Was India - II), however points to Muhammad bin Tughlaq as not only encouraging locals but promoting artisan groups such as cooks, barbers and gardeners to high administrative posts. In his reign, it is likely that conversions to Islam took place as a means of seeking greater social mobility and improved social standing.
2006-11-25 10:21:10 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Our relationship with God is supposed to be just like our marriage to the spouse. God said do not get married to an unbeliever. That is called unequally yoked. If a Christian marries someone that is not a Christian the non-Christian will not understand their relationship with God like you have. We, the church, are supposed to be the the bride to Jesus Christ. In Matthew 9:114-17 Jesus is comparing Himself to a bridegroom of a wedding. He says that why should His followers mourn for Him while He is still with them. They should mourn for Him while He is away from them. All Christian people whether married or not should place Christ in the front of their lives. He is the most important. Then their marriage should be second. If the spouse is a Christian they should be doing the exact same thing, putting Christ first. But if they are not they might fell betrayed. It is not like Christians romantically love God like they love their spouse. Philos love is a love of like friendship, this is what stage you go through before you get married. Then it is eros love like the love in a marriage. The third love, agape, means unconditional love and that is what Jesus Christ has for us. He will love us no matter what. I hope this helps!
2016-05-23 02:23:02 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Listen, I am Muslim, and I am African-American. My people, black people, were bought to American in chains by CHRISTIANS.
For 400 years in America, black people were chained, enslaved, raped, lynched, and burned alive. This was done By American-Christians. It is said that the Christians came to Africa with the Bible in one hand, and a sword in the other.
We could easily look back in history and blame Christians for many atrocities: slavery, the Crusades, and the Salem Witch Hunts. But, thinking people, people of intelligence realize that you can not judge a religion the actions of the worst of its people.
If that were the case, black people would hate all Christians.
Learn about real Islam.
2006-11-25 10:24:18 · answer #5 · answered by Victory 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Listen you find me a quote in the Quran that allows unlawful killing.
Quotes from the Holy Quran:
1."...Take not life which Allah made sacred otherwise than in the course of justice..."
2."...Do not kill (or destroy) yourselves for verily Allah has been to you most merciful..."
3."...The concept of a life not worthy of living does not exist in Islam"
2006-11-25 10:03:38 · answer #6 · answered by Farhan 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
It's easy to justify murder for religious reasons because you make it seem as though you had no control over it, it was 'His' idea.
Doesn't make it right, and I'm sure God will have His say in the end.
2006-11-25 10:06:28 · answer #7 · answered by arewethereyet 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It also works pretty well with "I did it for jesus" or "I did it for [insert deity of your choice here].
There is obviously too much violence in this world either caused by religion or using religion as an excuse. The answer is religious tolerance which is harder than it sounds. Even a question like yours adds to this intolerance by implying that violence is only on one side.
Perhaps the answer is for everyone to become atheists. We are the only ones who dont kill for our religion.
2006-11-25 10:09:05 · answer #8 · answered by Jim T 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Unfortunately the Muslims have taken the shock value out of any atrocity they may do next. Nothing can be safe against their attacks, so the answer to your question is no.
2006-11-25 10:04:56 · answer #9 · answered by Mr. Right 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
You might as well put the name of any god there. Pretty much every religion has done awful things in the name of their particular god. What do you think the "witches" tortured to death in the middle ages heard?
2006-11-25 10:05:19 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 2⤋