Is there not a history of Christian Terrorism?

Question

But yet as a Mulism I still study and respect the Gospels because Allah commands it in the the Holy Qur'an. All I am saying is that whether you are Muslim, Christian, Jewish, Atheist or Agnostic and so on, you will have your beliefs misrepresented by a group of "extremists"

Answer 1

Luckily, most religions seem to work beyond their childish views and see the bigger picture... trying to blame current prejudice on past history IS futile, and counterproductive.
I am not saying that any past persecutions were warrented or acceptable. But that doesn't set a stage for terrorism today. There is NO justification in any way shape or form to go out and kill people with suicide bombers. You are aimlessly killing...there is not a specific person that is condemned. The world in general needs to see that extremist groups are never right. But EVERYONE needs to condemn them and not support them in their actions in any way. Harboring terrorists and assisting them in mindless killing DEFINATELY will turn nations against anyone that does so.
EVERYONE needs to read and study Gospels, Qu'an, Torah.. and try to see the underlining themes of peace and cooperation.

Answer 2

Absolutely. As you pointed out, every group has its extremists, who will try to use force and violence to push their beliefs. The problem isn't in the religion, it is in the extremists as people, and their modified interpretations. They are not interested in the true intentions of their religion, but rather in forcing it on others, and justifying doing so violently. (Hell, I've known a lot of Christians who seem to think it's ok to do that!)

Anyone who's got it in their mind that Christians have never been responsible for a kind of terrorism should read about the Inquisition, or the Salem witch trials. And if one equates Islam with suicide bombings and such, one should consider whether or not Christianity should be represented by those events.

Added: Although, I have to say, I'm not sure there are any agnostic extremists. That's not to say there aren't agnostics who are violent and pushy, I'm sure there are plenty. And I'm really not trying to make any points about agnosticism. Like any other belief, it's a matter of personal opinion. I'm just saying 'agnostic extremist' is kind of an oxymoron. Never heard of someone killing in the name of agnosticism. I have to admit, though, that would be pretty funny. Some guy runs into a building with a bomb strapped to him, shouting, "For Maybe!"

Answer 3

They have gone to wars, but terrorism is a fairly modern concept. No excuses. The Living God gets the blame for much that people do.
I have just read how 25% of young Muslims in the US. agree that suicide bombing is justified in certain circumstances. I have a real problem with this. No Christians no Jews or atheists are ready to line up for suicide jackets. At least not in great numbers.
I cannot imagine some Doctors (Muslims) killing anybody. The few Muslims I know I can't believe would hurt anyone. With one exception and he readily admits he hates America but he won't leave it.
I'll be happy to see this number (25%) go down. What is the problem with your religion that it is so high in the first place? Or can you criticize your religion for its many faults-or not?

Answer 4

Yes, this is absolutely true. We should never judge a whole religion on the basis of extremists. That is simply unfair to the vast majority of adherents, who are peaceful.

Unfortunately yes, there is a history of Christian terrorism. I hate to even think about how many were murdered in the name of God at the hands of people claiming to represent God.

I also hate to think that people of my own religion also commit terror and violence. I am a Hindu, and while my religion teaches peace, and most Hindus are peaceful, there are still extremists out there who give my religion a bad name.

Answer 5

Every religion or belief system is plagued by extremists - you are absolutely right. Even people like me who dont believe in any religion has its extreme side that will attack those that believe differently.

Why? That is the age old question and is based more on a persons internal ideas and psychological issues then a "religious" reason.

People who do extreme things in the name of their religion are seeking to justify their sick and twisted personal agenda and hide behind the religious faith and call it "extremism". It is just plain BS.

Most religions teach to be kind to one another, love one another, care for one another, etc. However it appears that no matter the religion you will always have those extremists that choose to overlook that basic underlying message and take other passages that fit their sick and twisted personal agendas and conform it to their needs. Thus the reason I feel religion as a whole is flawed and open to bastardization.

Answer 6

Yeah of course. Like you basically said there's always a group of "extremists" who may go a little over board on their beliefs in all religions. Not only religions though. There is extremists in every group of people with all different kinds of beliefs. Political partys for example.

Answer 7

each and every person go jointly with terrorism, Islam/ Christianity the two are no longer the only ones. Political Islam is a substantial undertaking for the trendy civilized international. quite of pointing arms, a minimum of while you're Muslim guy or woman - you ought to objective to end political Islam from turning out to be in non-Islamic countries. study from historic previous as a manner to no longer relive that historic previous.

Answer 8

There is a history of violence and terrorism throughout all history regardless of religion, or ethnicity, or nation. Violent behavior raises out of the human condition because of anger, greed, and lust for power and control.
Some zealous people link their own violent actions to their faith, and that is unfortunate.

But there is a difference between Christianity and Islam:
No where in the Bible's New Testament does Jesus teach that violence towards other people is acceptable behavior.

Islam however, follows the writings of Muhammad, and the Qur'an which promotes war and violence in many areas of the text.

Below are just a few of the thousands of verses in the Qur'an that promote violence and display Muhammad's DELIGHT in terrorizing others.
-The point again is that many will credit their religion for their violent behavior. There is, however, a much higher likelihood that a person will learn violence from the Qur'an than there is from the teachings of Jesus.
-Some violence is due to the teachings of zealous clerics who have their own agenda. I don't recall hearing in the news that Christian ministers and pastors are advocating bomb-belts for their congregations.

Answer 9

You have an individual belief and practice system. The terrorists responsible for 911 had a different one. Yet you and they both are Islamic.

You'll find terrorists in all religions, and most nationalities. Thing is that what they do has an impact, unlike, sad to say, any good deeds that peace loving people might do.

There is no recent history of Christian terrorism.

Answer 10

Yeah, you're right about that. Of course, if someone claims to be a Christian and commits a terrorist act, then his salvation is definitely questioned. He is as far from God as anyone can be or he wouldn't commit the act. I believe the generalisation of groups has always existed.