According to Ibn Abbas, the Prophet said "Kill him who changes his religion,” “behead him,” and “Any person who has changed his religion, kill him.” (Al-Bukhari, Vol. 9, p. 45).
While you're at it, here's another one:
“Uqba mocked Muhammad in Mecca and wrote derogatory verses about him. He was captured during the Battle of Badr, and Muhammad ordered him to be executed. 'But who will look after my children, O Muhammad?' Uqba cried with anguish. 'Hell,' retorted the prophet coldly. Then the sword of one of his followers cut through Uqba’s neck.” (March 624: Uqba bin Abu Muayt)
Once you're done with the mental gymnastics required to spin these scriptures into something benevolent, perhaps you can tell me how they should be applied to the modern world.
p.s. I'm an atheist (aka, not a Jew, Christian, Buddhist, etc.), so pointing out the Crusades or some other trinket of history won't add much credence to your argument.
2007-02-02
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