Try harder you might convince me...

Submitted by CanadianChris (Canada), Feb 6, 2007 at 21:32

You actually made a point that got me thinking about how The peaceful teachings of Christ were twisted by the Catholic church in the days of the inquisition to incite violent means of conversion against the unbelievers. Now if a 'PEACEFUL' religion like christianity can be turned into a sick version of itself, then why can't Islam become something more than its fundamentalist identity?

I don't say that there is not an problem with the expansionism of Islam, with the sexism, or the human rights abuses committed in the name of Allah. But I DO NOT believe that every muslim is seeking to interfere with my desire to pursue my own philosophy or lifestyle. I DO believe that there are some, or many fundamentalists that would interfere with an individual's desire to follow a belief system that is not Islam, but the problem with hysterical demonizing of an entire philosophy is that it is so narrow minded that it does not allow for different interpretations and evolution. Christianity as a religion of peace, had to evolve through a long period where power of religious influence was the goal, I believe that that is what we are witnessing, a philosophical correction of fundamentalist mindset. That the world will not long tolerate the backward approach to the progress of our human race. The plans and passions of the fundamentalists and fear mongers must not be the voice that takes us into the future. The voice of reason will eventually be heard over the shrieks of the passionate.

And Anwar, I will compare Christianity to pumpkin pie if I am so inclined. Ask me to stop talking about the sick history of christianity, but don't expect me to actually stop.

And Peace Back At You

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