Quran vs the Old Testament

Submitted by Michel (United States), Dec 11, 2008 at 15:26

I sure agree with you, that The Old Testament sounds at least as harsh as the Quran. But that it not the point I try to make.

The point is, that, as mentioned by many of the commenters here, Christianity underwent a reformation. Hence if we really want to compare the nature of the religion, we must compare The New Testament with the Old Quran.

Global Jhihaadism makes in this context much sense, as the Islamic Terorrists are using this archaic book as justification. Because it was never reformed, it is very easy to misuse, abuse and pervert its meaning and - to respond to your second statement - puts all real staunch Muslims (Muslims who do not question the book but take it by the written word) in a terrible dilemma.

The Dilemma is the following: if you really do not question the book at all, then by conclusion you must to some extent accept what these mass murderers do. It is a no win situation and makes all Muslims by design subject to suspicion.

The only solution for this dilemma would be, if Islam underwent a form of reformation. That would require strong loud voices of their religious authorities. That takes a heck of a lot of courage and makes you again by design a target for brutal ramification. It is a deadly vicious circle and the reason why the silent muslim has yet to get a voice and become a movement itself. The cult or pack mentality prevents dissent and without open and loud dissent there is no reform and without reform, Islam will always be in violent oppositio to the pluralistic west.

In conclusion I do not call all Muslims Terrorists. But is a silent bystander not guilty too. Are they not accessories to murder and mayhem? Do you actually have to participate in order to be guilty?

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