I am a bit disturbed by all the gushing I see on here recently about how Islam is a religion of peace and all.
Certainly there are nice folks who claim to be muslims. Please note that they are "nice" DESPITE, not BECAUSE of their religion.
If they were to follow the Koran literally, they would be trying to kill every infidel (every non-muslim - also called "pagan") they run into.
Sura 9:5 But when the forbidden months are past, then fight and slay the Pagans wherever ye find them, and seize them, beleaguer them, and lie in wait for them in every stratagem (of war); but if they repent, and establish regular prayers and practice regular charity, then open the way for them: For Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.
They would certainly not befriend Jews and Christians...
5:54 Section 8. O ye who believe! Take not the Jews and the Christians for your friends and protectors: They are but friends and protectors to each other. And he amongst you that turns to them (for friendship) is of them. Verily Allah guideth not a people unjust.
So much for peace in the middle east...
For a little more info and quotes from the Koran see (just did a google search on "koran infidel kill", you can find better sources I'm sure)...
http://members.aye.net/~abrupt/house/islam3.html
Those who follow Islam to the letter will and do try to convert or kill the rest of us, or die trying, it is their duty to their god. They DEFINITELY will not make friends of jews and Christians (though before Mohammed solidified his power base he did advocate being nice to Christians and Jews, only later do you get 5:54 above).
I'm glad a lot of folks who call themselves muslims disobey that particular aspect of their faith and don't constantly try to kill the rest of us.
For that, a big "thanks" and thumbs up.
Certainly there are nice folks who claim to be muslims. Please note that they are "nice" DESPITE, not BECAUSE of their religion.
If they were to follow the Koran literally, they would be trying to kill every infidel (every non-muslim - also called "pagan") they run into.
Sura 9:5 But when the forbidden months are past, then fight and slay the Pagans wherever ye find them, and seize them, beleaguer them, and lie in wait for them in every stratagem (of war); but if they repent, and establish regular prayers and practice regular charity, then open the way for them: For Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.
They would certainly not befriend Jews and Christians...
5:54 Section 8. O ye who believe! Take not the Jews and the Christians for your friends and protectors: They are but friends and protectors to each other. And he amongst you that turns to them (for friendship) is of them. Verily Allah guideth not a people unjust.
So much for peace in the middle east...
For a little more info and quotes from the Koran see (just did a google search on "koran infidel kill", you can find better sources I'm sure)...
http://members.aye.net/~abrupt/house/islam3.html
Those who follow Islam to the letter will and do try to convert or kill the rest of us, or die trying, it is their duty to their god. They DEFINITELY will not make friends of jews and Christians (though before Mohammed solidified his power base he did advocate being nice to Christians and Jews, only later do you get 5:54 above).
I'm glad a lot of folks who call themselves muslims disobey that particular aspect of their faith and don't constantly try to kill the rest of us.
For that, a big "thanks" and thumbs up.