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U.S. Muslims most likely to reject violence- Gallup
Daily Star ^
| August 4, 2011
Posted on 08/04/2011 8:52:42 AM PDT by Captain Kirk
BEIRUT: U.S. Muslims are more likely to reject violence than Christian groups in the country, according to data released Thursday by the U.S.-based polling firm Gallup.
Over the course of interviews with 2,482 Americans, Gallup found that 78 percent of Muslims believe violence which kills civilians is never justified, whereas just 38 percent of Protestant Christians and 39 percent of Catholics agreed with the sentiment. Fifty-six percent of atheists answered similarly.
A rewording of the question led to responses that were more similar across the groups. When asked if it would be justified for "an individual person or a small group of persons to target and kill civilians," all groups had a significant majority opposed
Protestants and Catholics were 71 percent against. Muslims were still the biggest group opposed, at 89 percent, while 76 percent of atheists were opposed.
The yearlong survey set out to measure religious and non-religious attitudes toward violence 10 years after the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, for which Al-Qaeda claimed responsibility.
The survey discovered that 92 percent of Muslims did not believe any Muslim in their community had sympathy toward Al-Qaeda terrorists, but just 56 percent of Protestants and 63 percent of Catholics said the same.
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TOPICS: News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: muslims; polls; violence
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Attitudes toward Muslims have sunk in recent years. A poll conducted by Pew poll in August last year found that only 30 percent of Americans have a favorable view of Muslims.
To: Captain Kirk
They’re certainly quiet about it...
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posted on
08/04/2011 8:53:55 AM PDT
by
null and void
(Day 924. When your only tools are a Hammer & Sickle, everything looks like a Capitalist...)
To: Captain Kirk
Obviously, they weren’t asked about “honor” killings.
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posted on
08/04/2011 8:55:13 AM PDT
by
hsalaw
To: Captain Kirk
Yeah, right . . . Prove it!
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posted on
08/04/2011 8:55:26 AM PDT
by
laweeks
To: Captain Kirk
U.S. Muslims are more likely to reject violence than Christian groups in the country, according to data released Thursday by the U.S.-based polling firm Gallup. I'd like to see a poll as to what group is most likely to lie to pollsters.
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posted on
08/04/2011 8:56:03 AM PDT
by
Tribune7
(We're flat broke, but he thinks these solar shingles and really fast trains will magically save us.)
To: Captain Kirk
The Koran also says that Muslims can lie with impunity to “unbelievers” so I would read this poll with that in mind. Judge them by their actions, no by their words. If I remember correctly their silence after 9/11 was deafening until a few were shamed into making some tepid condemnations a few weeks later.
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posted on
08/04/2011 8:56:27 AM PDT
by
apillar
To: Captain Kirk
What is truly surprising is The Daily Star of Lebanon appears to have an agenda. Who woulda thunk?
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posted on
08/04/2011 8:57:07 AM PDT
by
pepperdog
(Why are Democrats Afraid of a Voter ID Law?)
To: Captain Kirk
By all means, rely on “polls” to confirm Christians are more violent than muslims. Whatever you do, don't pay attention to actual acts of violence. And everyone knows how honest a muslim is when interviewed right?
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posted on
08/04/2011 8:57:14 AM PDT
by
carolinacrazy
(Bow to your sensei.... BOW TO YOUR SENSEI...... www.jackassdemocrats.com)
To: Captain Kirk
Lemme guess... this survey was funded by CAIR, wasn’t it?
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posted on
08/04/2011 8:57:20 AM PDT
by
ZirconEncrustedTweezers
(I don't have hobbies. I'm developing a robust post-apocalyptic skill set.)
To: Captain Kirk
I believe that this is true. You see, they become muslim AFTER they are convicted and sent to prison
To: Captain Kirk
What is their opinion on taqiyya?
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posted on
08/04/2011 8:58:51 AM PDT
by
KarlInOhio
(The Repubs and Dems are arguing whether to pour 9 or 10 buckets of gasoline on a burning house.)
To: Captain Kirk
What a stupid supposition. What Muslim is going to say that violence is warranted when they are the ones most being careful to want to look like they are peaceful? A muslim that says they are for violence against civilians is going to worry about being put on a watch list. Of course they are going to try to appear against it. Stupid, stupid, stupid people think this kind of survey means anything.
U.S. Muslims most likely to reject violence- Gallup
In other news, the Brooklyn Bridge has gone on sale. Bids will be accepted in a few days.
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posted on
08/04/2011 9:01:30 AM PDT
by
pyx
(Rule#1.The LEFT lies.Rule#2.See Rule#1. IF THE LEFT CONTROLS THE LANGUAGE, IT CONTROLS THE ARGUMENT.)
To: CynicalBear
Thank you. Stupidity should always be pointed out.
To: Captain Kirk
"Gallup found that 78 percent of Muslims believe violence which kills civilians is never justified...."
The Koran says it is OK to lie in the furtherance of their twisted f'd up religion. When thinking about these assh*les it is always good to remember the adage,"actions speak louder then words"
To: Captain Kirk
Muslims having been spreading their poison via the sword for 1,400 years. I believe that history carries more credibility an any contrived poll.
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posted on
08/04/2011 9:07:01 AM PDT
by
TexasRepublic
(Socialism is the gospel of envy and the religion of thieves)
To: Captain Kirk
The poll results are not surprising since many muslims are liars too.
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posted on
08/04/2011 9:07:11 AM PDT
by
Niteranger68
(If you don't vote for the best candidate, you're no different than a draft-dodger.)
To: TexasRepublic
typo correction: more credibility THAN any contrived poll.
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posted on
08/04/2011 9:08:10 AM PDT
by
TexasRepublic
(Socialism is the gospel of envy and the religion of thieves)
To: apillar
Silence speaks only to those that have already decided what they want to hear.
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posted on
08/04/2011 9:09:43 AM PDT
by
stuartcr
("Everything happens as God wants it to...otherwise, things would be different.")
To: Captain Kirk
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