Is it reasonable to call it a religion of peace?

Question

There is no other religion in the world whose book commands its followers to kill the non-believers. In the light of what the book says and the actions of millions of the followers, is it reasonable to call it a religion of peace???

What the book says:
http://www.thereligionofpeace.com/Quran/023-violence.htm

The actions of its followers in Thailand, Pakistan, Somalia, Palistine, Iraq, Ethiopia, India, Yeman, Dagestan, Bangladesh, Chad, Algeria, Turkey, Sudan, Jordan, Chechnya, Indonesia, etc, etc:

http://www.thereligionofpeace.com/attacks-2006.htm

If the majority of muslims really want peace, then they should get out in very sizeable numbers to protest the terror. After all, there are 1.6 billion or so followers in this world.

I am usually not one to quote scripture. But in light of the history of Islam (going back to how the religion caused the crusades) and supported by current events. I believe Jesus warned us:

Matthew 7:

15 Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.

16 Ye shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles?

17 Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit.

Answer 1

Those are powerful eye opening web sites.

But they don't mention the Christians murdered or imprisoned. Probably because those aren't really recorded in the media. (Or churches burned down.)

Another thought, is that they rejected the teachings of Jesus Christ, the Son of the Living God. In that His redeeming Grace isn't for them. So they have a religion of works and religious actions.

Jesus Christ said that He gives us peace, not as the world does, but His Way.

Jihadist can take verses from the Koran and justify their murders for the cause of Allah & Islam; But Christians cannot take a single Word from Jesus Christ to justify any murders.


The only righteous war that kill would be to defend the innocent on ones country or the innocent of another country. To save lives of many.

Answer 2

There is no way Islam is a religion of peace. Of all the religions on the planet, Islam should be at the very bottom of the list for the title "Religion of Peace"

Unfortunately, muslims should be protesting the "extremists" but instead they are busy instead trying to tell the world there is nothing wrong with Islam.

If C.A.I.R. actually put as much energy into fighting radical Islam as they do fighting people who are critical of radical Islam, maybe they would be making a difference. Instead, we have apologists for terrorists. The Qu'ran is a black mark in the history of mankind.

Answer 3

Who mentioned that Islam replace right into a faith of Peace? Islam is a faith of Justice and that Justice is to definitely everyone. you may take random verses out of The Lion, the witch and the cloth wardrobe and ask why CS Lewis replace into considered one of those hater of youngsters..yet that doesnt recommend that CS Lewis replace right into a hater of youngsters. Likewise once you attempt to comprehend the Quran you would be able to desire to comprehend it in CONTEXT (which isn't carried out) ok you published plenty. unwell attempt to do justice. a million) the 1st verse you published replace right into a remark on the conflict of Badr. The muslims have been lesser in quantity than the nonbelievers so the verses previous have been an encouragement that Allah would help the muslims with the angels who would strike terror into the enemys heart. 2.the 2nd verse says that the muslim who sits and does no longer something isn't equivalent to the guy who strikes and does something interior the way of Allah (Feesibilillah) with their WEALTH and LIFES. This doesnt immediately recommend combat as Jihad has many levels. Kitaan(easily struggling with) is taken into consideration one of them. the certainty that it replace into clarified that there replace into an exception that being individuals that have been unwell or disabled is an affidavit to the justice that Islam encourages. We understand the vulnerable and disabled in our societies. 3.Your verses are ALL out of context. examine them in contextual style. 4. The rape could be shown. The PUNISHMENT for the crime of the rape (zina) will by no potential be enforced (Stoning to dying) however the choose delivers what punishment he desires. If the lady has bruises, has fought back (so the rapist has scratches) something could be a evidence that she replace into violated in some way and Islam is basically. 5. Allah gave the guy the allowance interior the Quran to marry as much as 4 better halves. earlier this they might marry as many as they needed and that's a similar in different societies. we don't lie approximately our faith besides the undeniable fact that that's confusing to get the certainty out interior the sea of incorrect information and wilful lies via Islams detractors.

Answer 4

The site you refer to 'what the book says' is very impressive indeed
In 'primitive' society people do depict evil as something that exists in others and then they can let hell loose on them.
But the reality is that all that evil is inside of each one of us. It is less spectacular to start that battle.

Answer 5

Please stop sayings you don't really know about, did you read the book?? U have to make a difference between what some people do, and not condemn all the religion for what some extreme people did.
Also u can't take a verse and not read what was written bfore and after, u can't understand the whole meaning.

Answer 6

Consider this previous question:

How accurately does this article describe psychotic religious extremist fundamentalists?
http://www.officer.com/publication/artic...

Cyber Harassment
Its forms and perpetrators

My answer:
"Live chat harassment or "flaming" (online verbal abuse)" applies best. When people are harassed due to religious beliefs, race, disability etc., it is even more serious. When this occurs it is called a hate crime.

Answer 7

" Ghar ke andar Ghus ke maarna Chahiye Bhandchodh Pakistanio KO" Rand ke Bache..... I wanna whoop their Monkey ar*se

Answer 8

Hello...excuse, ya! why dont look at Malaysia, Brunei, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE....

Answer 9

No it is called deception

Answer 10

NO, it is a religion of OPPRESSION.