Who doesn't understand jihad?

Submitted by Charles P (United States), Sep 29, 2005 at 09:03

Several readers comment on non-believers who don't understand the word jihad. They quote the book to show Islam is a religion of peace and tolerance. The book says don't kill women and children. Don't kill non-combatants. Don't kill believers. They are preaching to the choir. Instead of chiding non-believers for not understanding jihad, explain it to Muslims who claim to be involved in jihad and blow up non-combatants, women, children and anyone else unable to defend themselves including fellow Muslims. If they believe they are engaged in jihad who is wrong? If blowing up children is a violation of the laws of Islam why don't true believers take swift, strong action against those who blaspheme by claiming they kill in the name of jihad? When Muslims act to protect the helpless victims then non believers will believe.

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