Does Koran Justify Terror?

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This might be the most famous example of Jewish terrorism -- in the sense that we commonly use the word "terrorism."

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_David_Hotel_bombing

 

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The better answer is that the radical elements of the religion have not taken it over.

 

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Reading the Times story you get the sense that the Koran is open to broad interpretation of its laws. In some ways it seems like radical muslims make up the koran on the fly to suit their needs.

 

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Just like some radical Christians warp the Bible the same way.

Here's one you hear little of: radical Buddhists.

 

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Radical Quakers? I think not. Quakers of the world, unite!

 

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If not for the radical quakers we might still be paying a tea tax to england.

 

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Well, if that's as radical as they're going to get, I say we bring them back into power.

 

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Some of this stuff is just crazy.

Laws concerning Acts of Violence

[12] He that smiteth a man, so that he die, shall be surely put to death.

[13] And if a man lie not in wait, but God deliver him into his hand; then I will appoint thee a place whither he shall flee.

[14] But if a man come presumptuously upon his neighbour, to slay him with guile; thou shalt take him from mine altar, that he may die.

[15] And he that smiteth his father, or his mother, shall be surely put to death.

[16] And he that stealeth a man, and selleth him, or if he be found in his hand, he shall surely be put to death.

[17] And he that curseth [1] his father, or his mother, shall surely be put to death.

[18] And if men strive together, and one smite another [2] with a stone, or with his fist, and he die not, but keepeth his bed:

[19] If he rise again, and walk abroad upon his staff, then shall he that smote him be quit: only he shall pay for the loss of his time, and shall cause him to be thoroughly healed.

[20] And if a man smite his servant, or his maid, with a rod, and he die under his hand; he shall be surely punished. [3]

[21] Notwithstanding, if he continue a day or two, he shall not be punished: for he is his money.

 

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zionist_political_violence

 

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The comparison in modern times might not be 100 percent accurate, but it certainly is historically accurate. And it's foolish to think that hideous violence is NOT committed these days by Christians "in the name of God." It just doesn't happen on the same scale.

 

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Alla - I have to agree with junkie. We are not packing our tooth paste in glad bags and wasting hours on end at the airport because of christians.

 

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Actually, "Christians" have yet to really learn much from their history. They have only learned to manipulate the system better to their advantage.

In addition to that, many Christians have become far more moderate in their mindset as they repeatedly encounter individuals with different cultures, mindsets and histories. Essentially they are being educated with information that comes from outside of the church.

This is what happens when you keep the church out of the state.

Now, counter-balance this nation with that of Saudi Aradia, Morocco, Iran, Pakistan, etc. How many of their schools teach of knowledge outside of the Koran? How many of the individuals in those countries deal with people of different faiths?

History has shown that you could easily swap the locations of the religions. If America's primary religion was Islam, given the laws that are in place, we would be looking over at the crazy Christians in the Middle East and asking, "What the fuck is wrong with them? They keep pushing for this Jesus guy to return!"

The key difference is the dissemination of information and education.