"They believed Jesus was put to death, buried, and rose from the dead?"
Oh sorry, my oversight. They believe the book of Isa (Jesus) was lost and the New Testament is a close accounting recollected years later, but not of his life only of particular salient events and issues. The Quran has some interpretive differences.
“They did not kill him, nor did they crucify him, but they thought they did.” (Quran 4:156) “God lifted him up to His presence. God is Almighty, All-Wise” (Quran 4:157) .
"I don't think Muslims have the right to demamd that nothing bad be said about Mohammed, especially when the bad things said are simply quotations from Muslim religious documents. I find this demand for self-censorship and public honor for their prophet to be arrogant and domineering."
Muslims have the right to demand whatever they believe is right for them to demand. You may think the demands unreasonable but that is simply your opinion vs theirs. It may be an attempt to domineer the public reference to the honor of their Prophet but there is nothing wrong with attempting to do that. I often stand up and speak against people who are slandering, defaming, or dishonoring a public figure, or even another poster without merit. If someone doesn't like that... tough tooties.
What you call your 'beliefs' about Mohammad are preconceived notions that have been fed to you to bolster your position as the champion of Christianity. A role I consider arrogant and compromised in and of it self. The intent is clearly based on strategem not on knowledge and understanding, which I have repeatedly pointed out but feel free to deny it till the cows come home.
"Perhaps, though I think thats true of Muslims as well. Certainly the Christian world has seen religious wars in past centuries, though there was usually really a non-religious motive behind them. OTOH, its a fact that Asia Minor, Syria, Egypt and north Africa were all once Christian territories. And conquest by Muslims changed that."
>> Minor correction: OTOH, its a fact that Asia Minor, Syria, Egypt and north Africa were all once Christian Conquered: colonized if you prefer territories. And conquest by Muslims changed that." Check with American Indians regarding their view of being colonized if you need a reference.
"I think the negative information about Mohammed is scholarly."
To the extent slander based on ignorance and fear is scholarly you are correct. Otherwise your statement is false.
"Truly, I believe if Muslims were a majority in this country, ..."
Muslims are not a majority, or likely to become a majority in your lifetime or the forseeable future. Currently they are a minority and like most minorities they are outspoken about tolerance. When minorities become a majority tolerance seems to become a nuisance, something to be given lip service to but otherwise cast aside, as you have competently demonstrated.
"... if sharia were established as you think it should be,"
So now you can know my thoughts? You know a lot of sinister stuff about people which has no basis. I've never expressed such a thought or desire, I haven't given it much thought except to notice bizarre fears about what it would entail coming from the likes of you. Personally, I would definitely prefer not to see Sharia law as a ruling authority here. I like the system we have, as imperfect as it is. I have said I think Canada offers it as an alternative to those who choose to let Sharia settle their disputes. We have legal arbitration here which is not much different. But you interpret that as a life and death fear, you are sounding more and more whacked out with each post.
"I would be in danger of my life just for posting the things I've said. "
What nonsense. Get a grip. no, that doesn't mean giving irrelevant examples (proof) from other cultures or ancient history.
"Frankly, I'm more disturbed now by your reaction than I was before this discussion began. I suppose even moderate Muslims really would like to enforce conformity of thought and expression in our society.
I suppose you are acting like an extremist nut case. More and more prone to planting false-facts to justify slanderous comments. I can't way to see what's on the next level. You've become intoxicated with irrational hatred dude. |
