Most muslims are killed by other muslims. Most Christians are guilty of killing other Christians especially in foreign countries. Catholics kill prostantants. Catholics kill other smaller religions of the Christian faith. In Africa they killed Jehovah's Witnesses, Mormons, SDA, and other african religions. But mostly other Christians.
For some reasons most religions were their own worst enemy.
Most wars are faught over religion. Most soldiers go to war with their religious leaders blessings. Am I the only one who didn't know that and find it supriseing?
2007-06-08 15:12:59 · 12 answers · asked by Steven 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
True Christianity is unique in that it has no provision for its adherents to engage in warfare. Those ostensible "Christians" who do so ignore the Scriptures and the teachings and example of Jesus Christ himself.
(Matthew 26:52) Jesus said to him: “Return your sword to its place, for all those who take the sword will perish by the sword
(Isaiah 2:4) They will have to beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning shears. Nation will not lift up sword against nation, neither will they learn war anymore.
(2 Corinthians 10:3-4) We do not wage warfare according to what we are in the flesh. For the weapons of our warfare are not fleshly
(Luke 6:27-29) I [Jesus] say to you who are listening, Continue to love your enemies, to do good to those hating you, to bless those cursing you, to pray for those who are insulting you. To him that strikes you on the one cheek, offer the other also
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2007-06-10 03:01:52 · answer #1 · answered by achtung_heiss 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
"... especially in foreign countries." What is a foreign country? Why is it foreign? Could it be that you are foreign and the other is not foreign?
"In Africa they killed Jehovah's Witnesses, Mormons, SDA, and other african religions." Jehovah's Witnesses, Mormons, SDA are not "African religions."
How do you define "killing" anyway? Do you include the killing of one's spirit? One's mind? One's hopes and dreams?
Human beings kill themselves and other human beings for any reason or for no reason at all. We kill for fear, greed, lust, and envy. We want something we don't have or we are afraid we'll lose something we've already got. This is reality. And reality is that a few human beings connect to a higher power and detach from the killing. They hate no one, they have no anger or fear, and they wish no harm on anyone. They love everyone and everything. There are few who receive this awareness and accept it. There are few who find a way out from killing.
Maybe you are on your way.
2007-06-08 22:32:46 · answer #2 · answered by adirondackseamus_answer 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Most wars are actually fought over who has what the other person wants...Yes, many get the blessing of their religious leaders... but, if people were more open to making human conditions equal for all people rather than seeing who can amass the greatest earthly treasure, we might not need war. Greed is a human equation not a religious one. Jesus tried to get the Pharisees to see how they were wrong in this regard, but humans are rather dense.
2007-06-08 22:18:45 · answer #3 · answered by guppy137 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Most wars are not fought over religion in comparison to ones fought over other things they are probably on a even keel. Atheists want people to believe all wars are because of religion but it just isn't so. Take for instance the US in Iraq, that is Bush's (who is a devil worshiper) own agenda.
2007-06-08 22:29:41 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yeah I knew that. I would like to chalk it up to proximity. Muslims are closer to other Muslims, Christians are closer to other Christians. But I'm pretty sure that is just something I tell myself so I can sleep at night. Sigh, It's a sad, sad world we live in.
2007-06-08 22:17:14 · answer #5 · answered by ambergail1 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Jesus said by their fruits (works) you will recognize his followers.
Jesus said they are Satan's children because they do the works of their father.
Those so called christians who kill prove whose children they are.
Of your list only Jehovah's Witnesses have proven they would rather die, than disobey God in this matter.
2007-06-09 09:49:04 · answer #6 · answered by TeeM 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
In spite of the religious inspired violence prevalent in the world most religious beliefs inspires its followers to respect and serve others. Even though I'm not religious, I believe that overall religion is a positive influence on humanity.
2007-06-08 22:19:48 · answer #7 · answered by kirbyguy44 3 · 2⤊ 2⤋
I knew that.
a lot of killing is do to a belief in God.
folks who do so in his name believe they have his favor when they kill.
if there is a god he can't be please with any of them...unless of course the bible really is true!
2007-06-08 22:21:42 · answer #8 · answered by creole lady 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
That's why I'm an atheist. Or at least one of many reasons.
2007-06-08 22:21:53 · answer #9 · answered by punch 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋
How interesting!
2007-06-08 22:17:36 · answer #10 · answered by kait 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋