Yes, let's understand and respect each others religions before we make comments-response to esan

Submitted by Debbie (United States), Dec 8, 2008 at 09:56

Respect for one anothers religions is the real issue here. People are entitled to their own beliefs. This is the issue I have with Islam. Do not impose your beliefs on others. If they come to you freely and want to convert, so be it, but don't disrespect, besmearch the holy bible. Religion is based on a belief and faith system, of the persons choice. Quit trying to impose Islamic beliefs on those who are totally dedicated to Jesus Christ! Our faith is just as strong as yours, and our loyalty just as strong and as true in spirit as yours!

You can throw all your barbs and stones, and words at others religions. This is not freedom of choice. We know all about your goal of world domination. You won't get your chance to bring in the Church of Christ, because we will be out of here in the blink of an eye, so go after those who are easily brainwashed and easily led to your domination. Violence is not peace, or humility.

Do you think no one knows what the Koran says, or that we can't buy a copy of the Koran.

Sura IX: And when the sacred months are passed, kill those who join other Gods with God wherever ye shall find them; and seize them; beseige them, and lay wait for them with every kind of ambush: but if they shall convert, and observe prayer, and pay the obligatory alms, then let them go their way, for God is Gracious, merciful.

This is saying as long as you obey Islam, you will not be harmed. This is a dictatorship, not peace, freedom, or choice of ones belief. What ever way you slice it, your religion is forcing itself on those who prefer another choice!

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