How is it different from the Taliban imposing their morals on others and christians doing the same?

Question

I don't get it. Both religious extremists want everybody to live by rules that were written by ancient people thousands of years ago.

Answer 1

Christians don't use force and Muslims do. Christians believe in democracy and choice and Muslims don't. Christians know that not everyone will agree with their beliefs and Muslims don't care what your belief is because only allah's way is right. Christians follow Jesus who said to love one another. Muslims follow Muhammad who said convert or die. Christians follow Jesus who did no wrong. Muslims follow Muhammad who committed horrible atrocities. There are so many other differences.

God Bless.

Answer 2

No difference. However, the US (and its allies) hatred against the Taliban's religious influence is only a smokescreen for other underlying issues. It is an anti-PR campaign designed to entice world hatred against the Taliban. In the mean time, Christians have done (and are doing) everything they can to force their beliefs onto the rest of the world - as the Muslim world is doing the same. Although I am non-religious, I think religion can be a great thing in one's life. Taking religion too far - as in religious fanatacism - is completely wrong and probably goes against the grain of what each fundamental religion was founded on. It's ashame that people use religion as a vehicle of hatred against others. It's insane! I wish the world would wake up.

Answer 3

The only way that Christians can impose their morals on others in our society is through our legal system, which requires a certain amount of people to be in agreement. Under our system, if you can get enough support, you can impose your morals on Christians. That's very different from how the Taliban uses violence and physical force to impose their morals on everyone.

I suppose you could compare the Taliban to the extreme radicals who are willing to bomb abortion clinics and hunt down and kill abortion doctors, but they are really so few in number as to hardly be worth discussing.

Answer 4

The main difference between Christian fundamentalists and Islamic extremists is that the Christians have already finished their obligatory period of religious war, wheras the Islams are still continuing theirs.

Because Christianity is based in what are generally regarded as more civilized countries, the methods they use reflect the culture they are exposed to. It is more 'profitable' in the current climate to use subterfuge and propoganda to convert others than to declare religious war and kill the infidels.

In the case of Islamic extremists, their church isn't as organised and corporate. Most Islams follow the Qu'ran privately and tend to be a lot more dedicated than the average Christian is. This, too, reflects the culture that surrounds them.

Eventually, I hope, Islamic extremists will 'catch up' to Christianity and other religions, using more passive methods to convert.

Answer 5

It's no different. Take away the names and you have religion in a whole. Forget Taliban, forget Christian. Look at religion as a whole. The purpose of it all is to convert everyone to a belief and morale ideal. Regardless of the sect or branch of religion, it's all about conversion. Hell, look at the American constitution. Is that parchment any different that religion because it's enforced by a police force and judicial system?

You follow the rules written by hippocritical, rebellious slave owners who didn't want to be told what religion to believe in or how many taxes to pay over 200 years ago becasue if you don't, you get beat to a pulp. Now, is that any different as well?

Answer 6

True, religious extremists want everyone to live by THEIR interpretation of a belief system, and often use unfair and unreasonable methods to enforce that goal.

However, it's unfair to compare ALL Christians (a wide and diverse group with extreme, moderate, and conservative members) with the Taliban (a specific group of extremists only). You need to limit your example to specific groups of Christian extremists, and not blame everyone who might identify with Christianity for the sins of others.

Answer 7

A perfect, topical example is the movie Evan Almighty.

Religious Right Christian, Dr. James Dobson, wrote in a review that he was offended by the movie, and thought that people shouldn’t go see it.

Today Religious Right Muslims in Malaysia claim they are offended by the movie (for exactly the same reason as Dobson in one case) and the don’t want the movie to be shown at all.

See the difference?

One says, “I don’t like it, you shouldn’t watch it,” (which is what most reviews say, right?) while the other says, “I don’t like it, it shouldn’t be shown.”

The difference is subtle, and I don’t know if it reflects culture or religion, but it’s a good example that answers your question.

Answer 8

True Christians will not force you to believe what they believe. We want you to believe because we love you the wayJesus does; however, a Christian will not kill you or threaten you if choose not to listen.

Now, an extremist, zealot, or fanatic, not matter what they believe, is a dangerous person, and then there is no difference.

Answer 9

The taliban fanatics cut off your head. You better be a good, quiet little muslim before you meet one of these idiots in the street. The Christians will invite you to church, bible study, prayer meeting, breakfast, lunch, dinner and a picnic. You figure out which way works for you.

Answer 10

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