[SoothingDave]

I do not think Islam is a religion of peace, but I also do not feel it is a religion of violence.

I guess if you're just cheering when you hear the news that 3,000 americans are dead that wouldn't make one violent.

Sigh. Two things, one already mentioned. Back in the day, not too long ago, various Christian factions were very cruel and warlike. This must make Christianity a religion of war, no? What about those fine Christians who helped wipe out and dislocate the native peoples of this continent? I'm sure the Indians felt that Christianity was a peaceful religion. As long as you did whatever the white man said, that is.

Second, Have you ever cheered upon hearing of the US dropping bombs on Iraq or Libya?

SD

[Joyful Wisdom]

Second, Have you ever cheered upon hearing of the US dropping bombs on Iraq or Libya?

Thanks SD. Appreciate the back up. Like the allusion. Never thought of it in those terms before.

[Invincibly Ignorant]

Sigh. Two things, one already mentioned. Back in the day, not too long ago, various Christian factions were very cruel and warlike. This must make Christianity a religion of war, no? What about those fine Christians who helped wipe out and dislocate the native peoples of this continent? I'm sure the Indians felt that Christianity was a peaceful religion. As long as you did whatever the white man said, that is.Yes I can see how Christianity can be perceived as a violent religion as well.

Second, Have you ever cheered upon hearing of the US dropping bombs on Iraq or Libya?

I wasn't out in the street waving my hands. Another difference. I wouldn't be happy if we were targeting civilians although I know that some civilian casualties cannot be helped.

[ksen]

I'm sure the Indians felt that Christianity was a peaceful religion. As long as you did whatever the white man said, that is.

I'm sure the Indians never did anything to provoke the wicked White Man either.

Second, Have you ever cheered upon hearing of the US dropping bombs on Iraq or Libya?

What does modern America have to do with Christianity?

-ksen

[Elsie]

Sigh. Two things, one already mentioned. Back in the day, not too long ago, various Christian factions were very cruel and warlike. This must make Christianity a religion of war, no? What about those fine Christians who helped wipe out and dislocate the native peoples of this continent? I'm sure the Indians felt that Christianity was a peaceful religion. As long as you did whatever the white man said, that is.

At least it's not WRITTEN into the NT to be that way!

Second, Have you ever cheered upon hearing of the US dropping bombs on Iraq or Libya?

SHssssssssssssssh. You're gettin' close to home! :^)