Both Judaism and Christianity are
based on Scriptures that can be
read to justify Holy War. Even
Passover has a potentially horrific dimension: what was
the sin of the first-born of Egypt
that God should strike them down?
All religious documents contain truth and error both...you must
use discernment to determine which
is which.
Of course, and to even take this step you have to use your G-d given brain. One cannot evaluate the truth of some parts a a religious text unless you first start with the premise that however great the words are, they are redacted to print by humankind. Many Jews are aware of this, and the many books that evaluate the Torah, (Mishna and Talmud). Christians have their "every word is true" group, and their questioners, and their apostates, but all believe some things are above questioning. One does not question the critical essence of the faith. Muslims have the word, and the final word from the angel to man. There is no questioning but if there were, new sects of muslims would arise and be a peace with the Jews and Christians. I am not holding my breath.