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Originally Posted by Riot

Some of the blatent misquotes here about Islamic religion and what the Quran says are so far wrong its unbelievable.

There are different "sects" within Islam, as there are within Christianity. To paint all of Islam (all Muslims) with the broad brush that describes whacko, out-there fringe groups ("religious" terrorists) is wrong.

As wrong as it is to assume all Christians want to kill abortion doctors, blacks, commit Jihad for religious reasons (btw, the concept of "Religious Holy War" originated with Christians, not Muslims).

The Quran describes a religious belief system based upon peace, mercy and forgiveness.

The Quran is insistant that, more than any other religion, believers should be completely tolerant and respectful of other religions, and people who are not Muslim have the same rights and respects as Muslims.

The Quran say that God created all humans equal and free, and one is never to be prejudiced based upon race or color.

The Quran recognizes Jesus as a religious prophet whose teachings are to be followed.

The Quran follows much of the Bible Old Testament.

The Quran says that to commit an act of terrorism is wrong, and is a violation of the basic tenants of Islam (the Five Pillars).

Terrorism is not tolerated within Islam, any more than it is tolerated within Christianity.

The Quran defines jihad as a struggle against evil thoughts, actions, oppression and aggression against person, family, society or country.

"Fight in the cause of God against those who fight you, but do not begin aggression. for God loves not aggressors." (Qur'an 2:190)

There is no such thing as an "Islamic Terrorist" in Islam or the Quran.

The promise of 40 virgins in heaven for committing suicide is fiction - it is not in Islam and it is not in the Quran.

Suicide is not permitted in Islam, it is viewed exactly as it is in Christianity - wrong, and it doesn't get you to heaven.

However these things are twisted by the radicals to incite fury in the unknowing masses that they wish to control. The terrorists that blow themselves up are not really the ones who deserve the blame, most are poor, uneducated peasants that live shitty lives and are tricked into believing the lies of the leaders because they have very little hope in their own lives. Regardless of what the Quaran or Bible or any other religious document says the intrprtation can be twisted to mean almost anything. As long as corrupt Islamic govts continue to oppress the people and point the finger at the West there will always be a line of poor, misguided souls that are willing to chance it that the next life will be better than the current one.