I guess that is my point, sir. That religious differences (affiliations) are NOT worth killing for. I think that the human race, if it is to survive into tomorrow needs to narrow the rifts caused by perceived differences between us and focus on things that bring us together NOT seperate us further.
Religious based hatreds are no different than racial or nationalist based hatreds. Hatred is hatred and it has been, and may always be, the downfall of mankind. Christianity was based on the teachings of a man called Jesus who stated, "Love the neighbor...", yet there are Christian apologists in this very thread who are espousing hatred and vengeance against people who hold differing beliefs from themselves.
Don't misunderstand me... I'm NO dove. I'm quite hawkish when in comes to the defense of our freedoms and liberties in this country (USA). If a muslim horde (or any other horde) invades the east coast of Florida, I'll be there with my firearms in hand to defend these shores. However, those who profess a hatred of all Islamic, or Bhuddist, or Hebrew, or any other religious group JUST because those groups are not of the same belief system are fomenting and perpetuating the same hatred and chaos that they are accusing these other religions of doing. It's bigotry... plain and simple... no better than the KKK's stance on African-Americans.
Regards,
V.T. Eric Layton
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