Is there any part of this that anyone can honestly disagree with?

Question

Ok, here are a few statements.Are any of them wrong?And if so, which ones and why?

All major religions have a certain number of radical fundamentalist's who would like nothing more then to have their beliefs instituted and enforced and the only difference is how they try to achieve this goal.

Most major religions have had at least one holy war where they invaded another country in order to kill nonbelievers or convert them.

Most major religions have had groups who would kill in the name of their religion even if it was done in an act of terror.
Examples: Bombings of churches against Protestants by Catholics and vice versus.Bombings, shootings, beatings, and death threats against everything from an abortion clinic to another faith to a person because they are gay.So, terrorism is not isolated to one religion.

Most members of most major religions believe that they are right and everyone else is wrong and it says so according to their religious texts.

If you examine history can you honestly say that any of these statements are untrue?

I ask because I am curious about what kind of responses I will get.

Keep in mind, when answering, that a major religion is defined as one embraced by millions upon millions.Scientology is not one of them.

Also, when answering, I used the words "most major religions" in all but one of the statements for a reason.It is meant to say that some major religions are excluded from these statements such as Buddhists.

Answer 1

All of your points are very true and valid. It is deeply frightening that christian fundementalism is on the rise in america again. Especially as america has the largest WMD stockpiles in the world. Imagine what would happen if the fundies got all of that!

Answer 2

There are exceptions....but for the most part...yes...at least for MOST western religions. I don't think I;ve ever heard of anyone killed in the name of Taoism. I know that the Janists of India certainly would never behave in any violent fashion. Obviously a Quaker would not fall under this...nor would a Unitarian.

I think some religions have a higher percentage of extremists...and I think you can trace the percentages of the extremists to the inherit wealth and education of the nation/culture.

An example is when A Muslim killed a Jewish child during the early stages of the intifadah...and then stuck his hand in the child's blood and rubbed it across a window.....the Arab world cheered. There were actual demonstrations of joy in palestine. When a crazy Jew shot up Arabs at the Western Wall....Israelis condemned him immediately as a butcher.

It is NOT a coincidence that extremism in this nation (the US) is on the rise as education falters, and the gap between classes increases.

Answer 3

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Christians are not Catholics--------The Catholics had a Holy war, The Christians never have. You lump all denominations together. Just as I lump all the Atheists together. Its wrong.

Oh by the way, my faith doesnt try to destroy abortion clinics either ,and I can trace the roots of my faith all the way back.
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Answer 4

Yes, although in fairness the unquestioning adherents of atheist and even secular philosophies have committed similar crimes. Stalin and Mao get the gold and silver medals for genocide in the history of the last century.

The invasion of Iraq by the "Coalition" was not primarily a religious war, it was underpinned by the ideal of "spreading democracy". This doesn't make it any less stupid, mendacious and arrogant than many religious wars.

I am a great believer in democracy, by the way, but even the most noble of human ideals can be corrupted by morons.

Answer 5

I will be honest with you. If you were to scrutinize my life. If I were to give you the details, then you would see evil deeds. Mankind with the alignment of any religion is still sin full. If we bring our attention to God then there is another story.

I am one to say that whatever is real, whatever exists, it is the same for everybody. We cannot believe our way to a personal reality.

My belief is that God is righteous, holy and all powerful.

I am thankful that He has caused me to have faith in the Bible. I am talking about my Christian faith in Jesus.

I am thankful that I have been forgiven of my sin. I do not claim that my deeds are sinless in this life.

Answer 6

It`s hard to find fault with these statements,I`m not sure about Protestants and Catholics bombing each others church`s though.
I do know for a fact that Jesus never once told us to;

I. Go out and slam My Gospel down everyones throat.
2.You don`t need to live My Gospel as long as you can quote chapter and verse.
3. Judge whoever you like,it`s okay by Me.

Answer 7

It would not..... persecution ought to include hostility, disrespect, rudeness, recommend and attacking type of words or moves. If it change into persecuting too DISAGREE then we may sense that in route of fairly a lot another human being contained in the international. yet many ppl who disagree and disapprove of those with faith see their moves and unkind words as merely disagreeing, even as frequently they don't look to be. and clearly that sword cuts both techniques with believers who imagine they're merely disagreeing with nonbelievers too..... it truly is why faith and politics do exactly no longer make good casual conversations the position diverse critiques are in touch, IMO> :))

Answer 8

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Answer 9

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It's all about the sibling rivalry.

Answer 10

All are wrong.
True believers of the One True God are loving, humble, progressive...as taught in the Holy Books.
People who act reversely have nothing to do with religion, although they bear the name of religion or of anything else.