Even though most religons teach non violence, throughout history, a lot of violence has been laced with religon. Some examples are the Christian Crusades, how the Catholic Church tortured non followers, the war between the protestants and the catholics, the holocaust, the september 11 attacks. Also, why is there so much anti semitism if Jesus Christ said to love thy enemies and when he was killed by the Jews, he said to forgive them because they did not know. So if you claim to be Christian, why do you hate Jews? People also use religon to hate on gays. People say God hates gays but isnt it true that God love everyone, even if you betray him. Can someone please answer me?
2007-02-28 14:06:25 · 2 answers · asked by Dougy 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I think the answer is in your question.
People USE religion as an excuse. Wars are complicated things caused by many reasons, including economic and social issues.
People can be guided by their faith, but they also cherry-pick, believing some things and allowing other things to go unnoticed.
2007-02-28 21:48:12 · answer #1 · answered by Mr. Bad Day 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well I know little about Islam, but as for Christianity....
Though shalt worship no other God before me and the message to spread the word to the four corners of the earth come to mind.
When you preach against another persons Gods, of course you are going to piss them off.
2007-03-01 07:25:00 · answer #2 · answered by GreenMan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋