Do people realize that extremist christians can be just as evil as radical islamists!?

Question

Anyone heard of the IRA? Does any realize that Muslims believe that radical Islamists are infidels in the eyes of Allah/God? Has anyone read the Koran? Do people know that Muhammad wanted to remind the Middle East and the World of the teachings of Jesus Christ?

Why do people think that the radical Islamists are people that make up mainstream Islam?

Answer 1

radicals are crazy, doesn't matter their religion, race etc...

Answer 2

"Nothing in excess."

- Pericles

If everyone did everything in moderation, the world would be bland. There would be fewer conflicts, but also fewer opinions. Everyone has their own way of life.

Not getting into the religious aspects of it all, I love all people just because the world needs more love, more peace, and far less violence. Judging people by race or religion is wrong by my moral standards, and running into an Arabic-looking person in public would have no affect on me. For others, there would be an awkward silence, stares, the old, "Look - a terrorist!" remark. I'm sick of society's ignorance and intolerance. Both are promoted by society and government alike, when just the opposite is what is so needed right now.

Some day, maybe the world will be a better place. If not, I actually look forward to the day I die. I believe that wherever I go will be a much simpler and happier place than this cold and corrupt Earth.

Off of my soapbox, though . . .

No, I doubt that many people have actually read the Koran. Then again, most probably don't care because of the way they automatically assume and judge anyway. Reading the Koran would not change them in the least. I have skimmed through it and as you have mentioned, found it very interesting that no one understands what is truly written. I am Roman Catholic and do not agree with the extremist Christians either - especially the television evangelists who ask for callers to send in donations which, of course, go directly into the evangelist's pocket!

;-)

Answer 3

Hello,

My thoughts on this:

1) Besides being Catholic, the IRA is also a nationalist group who wants a united republic of all Ireland. The acted up when the British troops were there and went after commercial, military and political targets. Far more often than not, they phoned and warned the public about an upcoming blast to minimize deaths or injuries. The Vatican condemned the organization on several occasions. They did not publically saw off their prisoners' heads on the internet.

2) Unfortunately as we say, the squeaky wheel gets the grease and the radicals get attention for that reason. The Islamic communities around the world could do more to be vocal and discipline these people and keep them from getting access to mosques.

3) I can publically write, mock and chastise Jesus, the Pope or redicule other religious leaders of the Christian churches.
All these people will do is pray for me... not put a fatwah on my head, have mass demonstrations saying death to Michael or slit my throat like Vincent Van Gough's grand nephew.

4) Yes, Islam regards Jesus as a great prophet.

5) I have the Koran at home and read through it. Like the bible it would take a lifetime to figure it all out but I have read it through like a novel for the time being. The overall impression I get is that Mohammed has taken quite a few teachings from the old and new testament, added some more ideas but in many cases has revised things going back in many cases to an eye for and eye and a tooth for a tooth.
For example, instead of giving the man your jacket when he demands your shirt, you cut off his hand. In summation Mohammed is revising some of Christ's teachings. That said there is much common sense and wisdom to be found as well.

Cheers,

Michael Kelly

Answer 4

I can understand the stigma behind it for people with a firm grounding in the muslim religion and its teachings. It may seem like muslims are being treated "unfairly."

However, it is important to remember the following. When the muslim faith has members within its community who use the power of its teachings to corrupt rather than enlighten, to destroy rather than create, it is in fact the responsibility of the muslim people to eliminate those extremist sentiments. It is not the responsibility of everyone else to painstakingly pick out the "good" muslims from the "bad" muslims, for that can be a very difficult task as no one's true intentions are ever crystal clear.

When people commit acts of violence "in the name of Allah," it creates a bad name for all those who worship Allah. If those people were simply commiting acts of violence under other reasons not identifiable with Mohammedanism, then the muslim religion would not be under the fire it is today. But again, I must stress, it is the responsibility of the good religious leaders to have a reformation and make it safe for their faith. It is NOT the responsibility of innocent peoples targeted by extremists sects to go out of their way to understand the good ones from the bad ones. These people have lives and families, they're scared, not bigoted.

Craig

Answer 5

Yes, but angry christians use the power of money more than sacrifice. Also I want to point out Islamists have been through ALOT more than christians. In a weird way I can understand why a child would kill themself, because people are slaughtering their friends and family, and some get taught when they are very young that americans are bad, and you should killl them.
Also pointing out that why American media doesn't really cover the IRA is beyond me. There are holy wars happening all over the world, yet we are in denile that there is no reason for people to be mad at us.

Answer 6

thank god some one is thinking in the world. Of course. The extreme christians here are trying to start the business with islam. I think the majority of arabs are like the majority of americans they dont like to see people killed or dying. Its the fanatics on both sides that draw the general population into their wars.

Answer 7

Not all radical muslims are as evil as others. For instance, look at salafis. Muslims from this org are considered to be radical muslims but they strongly condemn terrorism like 9/11. Even prophet Muhammed s.a.w.s said that a muslim should be a moderate muslim and he did not support extremism in religion.

Not only extremist christians but also moderate christians can be as evil as terrorists. So I noticed that it is not extremism but most certainly their nature make them more evil in the society.

Answer 8

I don't think that all Muslims are radical extremist terrorists, but, nowadays, all terrorists are radical Muslim extremists. I feel the real problem is that internationally, the majority of Muslims aren't standing up to these extremists. I think that if they did, and supported the true beliefs of their faith, the extremists and their support would slowly disappear. I also believe that without the tacit support of their other non-violent Muslim brethren, the extremists would soon be removed from this world, and we could return to a peaceful state.

Answer 9

What color is the sky in your world? Yes, I have read the Qur'an. I've read the Bible as well. Islam is indeed a "religion" of violence and intolerance.

Anyone who still believes that Islam is a religion of peace should really read it. I subscribe to the notion that it is wise to study the ways of ones adversary, so I decided to read it. I was amazed at what I read; the intolerance; the hatred; the violence. I'll grant you that there are many instances of violence in the Bible, but the big difference is that the Bible was written as a mixture of history and parables meant as a figurative guide for life not to be taken literally. The Qur'an, on the other hand was written as a literal guide to be taken quite literally.

Answer 10

Fundamentalist Christianity is an American cultural invention, not a religious matter.
Radical Islam is a territorial/land rights and political issue, not a matter of religion.

Answer 11

As a practionare of my own Native religion I have observed that religions from the middle east, or Abrahamic are very prone to violence if you disagree with their views on things. I was always of the opinion that if the creator wanted to kill he/she could do so with out the assitance of mankind