Why are Christians and Muslims fighting here?

Question

We both believe in God. The word Islam means Peace. We believe God is Love and Jesus surely taught us to love our neighbors. Clearly many of our neighbors are Muslims. Wouldn't God be more pleased if we spread peace in His name? Does He really want us to fight over who loves Him most? I say God taught us to Love Everybody. Am I wrong?

Sen b, thank you and i believe Muslims like you and Christians like me are actually the majority. We have to make that known to avoid having fanatics as our public face

Sen b, see Tribble? that is what i am talking about and it stinks

Answer 1

totally agree with you ....we can get so much more done forinstance heloping the poor and oppressed and powerless is a major focus of the Catholic church and many other Christian denominations- and that is a major Islamic duty as well. Just like in a career you need to PRIORITIZE what time you have to focus on things that matter and that ou will later be able to have some pride and satisfaction of doing.
Enjoining good behaviour and discouraging the negative is a major Islamic guideline-so that would seem to go along wiith the other major religions as well. Interfaith dialogue is orthwile if it avoids hostile judgement calls and if it includes a healthy dose of respect aAND humor We can all make fun of ourselves a little bit and still keep our self esteem. We can share a meal, help each other in times of sickness,etc. It doesn't diminish your belief in your personal way of worship. When I lived in Africa in a medium sized village I noticed at meal time whoever was serving lunch at home would call to whoever was outside their doorway wlking by ,children playing etc and invite them in to lunch It was expected you would enter and eat it wasn't just a lame invitation for politeness The Christian kids would come in and eat with the Muslim families, and vice versa. The households would watch those children in their view whether it be Christain/muslim or animist. I saw a Christian neighbor basically RAISING her Muslim neighbor's kid when the Muslim lady had twins and was overwhelmed. It was a mutual agreement and no one was put out by it or surprised at all When governments get out of pushing people around and interfering in local clans and culture, it seems to work out for the best. We will never agree on exact ways to wrship God. But lets use our similarities to take us as far as we can, then walk our own path in peace when it divides.

Answer 2

Who is fighting? I'm a Muslim, i don't have a problem with Christians let alone "fight with them" say who? I respect all other faiths. Its called lets agree to disagree. Its always worked for me. I don't know of any other Muslim who has a problem with Christians. I would love to know where you get your facts from. Peace to you.

Of course i see your point but people like Tribble are obviously the minority and needs to practice his faith correctly. I know God does not want me to drag myself down to the likes of his level, and i never will. Thank you for your comments. Peace to you :)

Answer 3

We do not believe in the same GOD. If you knew Scripture you would not say such things.
Muslims deny the deity of Christ making them unbelievers.the Christian GOD consists of The Father(Jehovah) the Son(JESUS) and The Holy Spirit(Ruot). This is the Christian GOD.

Answer 4

Define "fighting". It's the radicals that fight; both Christian and Muslim ones.

Answer 5

Because they want to?

Answer 6

because religions arent good for you

Answer 7

Thanks for steppin up and pointing that out! Its worse than a anthrax scare in here.