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Submitted by Ameer_r2 (United States), Sep 25, 2009 at 11:28

As i am 78 year old I should be excused for the misconstruction of the following even though it might be regarded as kind of a Freudian slip.I write quiclkly and do not review the grammar or check the coherence but this should be a good lesson for me. What is unintenional can always be excused by carelessness should not be when it reults in a misundertanding.

It should be: When we add up all the killing done in the name of jihad it cannot compare with that done in the name of Christianity' Jewish nationalism,democracy( not tomention by those ideologies whose followers claim to be non-violent and peaceful.

However, thanks for the comprehensive reply even though the attitude that it reflects by a seemingly logical presentation is in the end a polemical diatribe of Islam, the Qur'an and Muslims that only adds fuel to the fire that you want to stoke in order to support your agenda of blind support for Israel rather than reognize the injustice done to the Palestinians even though they are not without their share of guilt.

Your use of " changing mind "(of the Creator) regarding apparently contradictory verses shows a demeaning attitude that tries to insult a religion that is loved by so many and even respected by unbiased non- Muslims.It is mentioned inthe Quran about abrogation even though it is not univerally accepted. When conditions change' the response changes. When peaceful relations changed to aggression and hypocrisy verses changed as it was being revealed piecemeal. Today we may apply the verses according to what conditions we find and the changes that take place. As an American I can have Christian and Jewish friends(and relatives) and respect them for their honesty but when I am met with disrespect and hatred I can respond accordingly but always with a desire to seek peace as the prime directive. We are even told to respond with good to evil so that the opponent can become like a bosom friend.

All religions have seen extremist interpretations and acts that go against the essence of the faith. It is certainly up to the majority to try to counter it by the means available whether by power, words or condemning it in their hearts when nothing else may be possible under the conditiions.

For you there is no real dialogue but only a one-sided condemnation for what you regard as a religion without value and a potential for disaster for the whole world. Many have demonized Islam before you and as a result of this attitude that now has reached fever pitch and has been used as an excuse to conquer and colonize Muslim lands from the Middle East to Indonesia-the new "white man's burden" to civilize the heathen and blood thirsty Muslims.

The goal of Christianity as is is with Islam is to spread its ideology and practices to as many as are able to accept and follow its teachings. Islam advises to preach with wisdom and in a good way.

The Taliban are not following this dictum as many Christians did not in the past' resorting to torture and murder.

If reasonable people do not support reasonable Muslims but try to condemn Islam there will only be more and more extremist reactions. Where there is good intention on both sides progress can be made to achieve a peaceful world and harmony among peoples and nations.

The highly charged atmosphere can only lead to conflagration that will harm innocent people.

Terrorism begins with the failure to address injustice and oppression and the lack of real freedom for the majjority asa result of the real politik being practiced by nations.

It should be: When we add up all the killing done in the name of jihad it cannot compare with that done in the name of Christianity' Jewish nationalism' democracy( not to mention by those ideologies whose followers claim to be non-violent and peaceful.

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