Anyone else feel sorry for the Muslims?

Question

OK, I am a Catholic, and I have to admit that sometimes I am embarrassed by what others do in the name of my religion. The worst one for me is whenever a Christian tells ANYONE they are going to Hell, I want to crawl in a hole, because I am just so, so embarrassed by what they are doing (considering Jesus specifically told us NOT to do that!)

However, it pretty much ends at embarrassment. Sure, MAYBE a dozen abortion shelters have been blown up in the last 30 years, and we had the crusades and inquisition 500-1000 years ago, but since then Christians have been a pretty peaceful bunch. A few may be embarrassing at times, but no real violence. Our radical 1% just makes crazy statements and criticizes Harry potter books.

However, Muslims on the other hand have a much different problem. Sure, 99% of Muslims are great people, but the other 1% are FAR from embarrassing. Come on, killing a teacher for naming a teddy bear Mohammed?
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20071130/ap_on_re_af/sudan_british_teacher
And remember when the Pope got them mad by saying many are spreading Islam by the sword? They said, pretty much, “How dare he call us violent! Kill him!”

I really feel sorry for the rest of the Muslims out there. Just keep being a peaceful religion, and try to denounce them as much as you can, this whole thing will tide over eventually (hopefully).

Does everyone else share the same sentiments?

Answer 1

Christians and Muslims are all HUMAN BEINGS with feelings, desires and aspirations.

What makes them different are the environment, religious teachings, culture and other factors that mold their lives.

Once you become an adult, you are responsible for your own behavior. You can think and re-evaluate your belief system.

I was told, by a Muslim friend, that it is a sin to question your religious belief and the leaders. If that is the case, if you are raised believing it is right to kill all infidels, you do not question it, but, just do it.

According to the Christian belief, the Bible says, "Come let us REASON TOGETHER". You are allowed to question, and research your beliefs. In this way many atheists and non Christians (and even name-sake Christians) have become believers of Christ. I am one of them.

I will give one example: When I was working in the Middle East, I asked my co-workers to tell me about their religion. One of them asked me, "Will you become a Muslim if you find that Islam is the true religion?" I said, 'Yes'. When I asked them, "Will you become a Christian if you find that mine is the true religion?" They just smiled. I knew why.

We had a very healthy discussion at the end of which they did get a lot of information about forgiveness of sins and why Christ died, and what makes a Christian, etc. I also undersood a lot about Islam.

I do not like the way the leaders try to spread Islam, by force. But I pity those who would like to be moderate, but cannot

Answer 2

There are always those that are fanatical about their religion. It is unfortunate that they are the ones that get out of control and have those who are greedy for money supplying the fire power to reek havoc on others. That being said, is it right for any power to decide what is democratic or not, or is it a question of placing military basis in that area for better control and access to other countries and a question of how much oil that country has? Missionaries can lend aid without promoting or inflicting their beliefs on others.

Answer 3

Absolutely. The absolute bile against Islam especially on this site is just disgusting. Just look at all those other answers with nothing but hatred, subjective viewpoints and a complete misunderstanding of human nature. With every thing that one Muslim does in the world it sets public opinion against ALL Muslims down another notch - never mind the fact that there are just as many bigotted, violent and hatred filled people in the West. Truly it must be a hard life to be a Muslim in these times - and the jingos are only making it harder for the moderates.

Answer 4

Round of applause for you - very well put. Over the years there have been numerous embarrasing incidents for the muslim community: the horrible scenes following the death of ayatollah khomeni when the people tore his body to shreds, the Salman Rushdie rubbish and all the peasants burning books, Abu Hamza (how embarrassing is he) and so on. We all know that the vast majority of people of all races are just fine its always a small minority.

Answer 5

you believe Political Correctness. The Crusaders were at War with the Muslims... it was a war! the Muslim´s lost. Due to this we (in the West) now have earned the ability to choose our religion or not. Christians say this and Christians say that, it´s all Sticks and Stones.

The inquisition is exaggerated beyond belief, just like abortion clinic bombings. (6 ppl dead, 6 too many, but even EVERYONE outside America knows about them, wonder why?)

The difference with Muslims is their answer to anything always seems to be to kill someone. Í just can´t understand it.

Answer 6

While I understand where you're coming from and I believe it is from a place that is not malicious, I also feel you need to look at what happened after 9/11. Our president went to war because he felt God was behind him on this decision. Not just any God either, the Christian God. If you look at it from an extremist perspective the U.S. effectively declared a Holy War. I think it is terrible but that's what happened. I'm not letting a few Christians off the hook either. WE started it this time around. If you think about it, this is more a Sudanese problem than a Muslim issue. Sudan has one of the worst human rights records in the world. Read Amnesty International's website for this and you'll see what I mean. I think it's more complex than just a Muslim issue.

Answer 7

...I am sorry to say that many in the PLO, who follow the "religion of peace", were celebrating and dancing in the streets with joy on 9/11 after their murderous brothers wrought violence and murder here in the United States.
...It is a violent, murderous faith, and it is being coddled in the US. In the elementary school where I attended, Muslim kids get time to worship in a special room and Christians can't - go figure!
...I think those who would be peaceful may be viewed as traitors and murdered also.
...One more thing - where in the world today do any of see or hear of Christians beheading others and slitting throats?

Answer 8

From an outside prospective I see Islamic law as barbaric and unreasonably cruel. At the same time I will let them have their ways as long as those way are not thrust upon me. The same point can be made to Christians. I don't believe in what you believe in so lets leave it there. I don't need to be converted or to be called a heathen for not believing.

Answer 9

I would like them to rebell and denounce the actions of the so called radical muslims. Show the world that they really don't believe anyone who is not muslim is wrong and should be killed.

Answer 10

No. There are Muslim schools in the USA teaching children to hate Christians and Jews. I think that this is widespread, especially in Muslim countries. More than 1% are brainwashing their children. Yes, they may speak of peace, but where's the peace in how they are raising their kids? They even have cartoons about suicide bombers in Muslim countries! It's a way of life for them. Lip service about peace means nothing. It's the actions that speak louder than their words.