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QUESTION?
I have read the Koran and the teachings of Mohammad are clear. Terrorists are actually following verses of the Koran in everything they do. Muslim's who denounce such acts are in fact, according to the Koran, ignoring the Koran and Allah's commandments.
So, who has really perverted Islam? The terrorist who acts upon the verses in their holy book, or the Muslim who ignores the teachings of his holy book?
Well, you're one up on me. I have not,as yet, read the Koran. However, aren't there examples of scripture, when taken literally, that would indicate Christians should be much less tolerant of all others? If I recall, according to the Bible, we should be plucking out eyes, stoning individuals for a variety of transgressions,and shunning all non-Christians. We should be spending our Sundays in worship and
nothing else. Can't it be argued that every religion as its "zealots" and/or "fanatics"?
I am only able to speak from personal experience but the Muslims I have had direct contact with have never indicated to me that they harbor any ill will towards any other religion. I can say the same for the Jews, Buddhists, and Hindus I've known.
In the course of history, how many have died in the name of "religion"? I believe the terrorists have perverted Islam and are using that view as justification for their actions. Personally, I think that, in the end, none of this is about anyone being a devout follower of any religion. It's about power and control. It's about who will rule the world. If wasn't, then why haven't bin Laden and the other terrorist leaders sacrificed themselves and reaped their rewards?
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