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To: MHA who wrote (62022)	10/16/2002 1:48:15 PM
From: RetiredNow	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 77397

OTOT MHA, we're all familiar with the defenses of the violent language in the Quran. But when we contrast that with the teachings of Jesus, it really tells us something. Jesus said, "Turn the other cheek." Mohammed said, "Fight the people of the book wherever you find them." Two very different teachings. One is the path of violence and the other the path of peace. Which do you choose?

To: MHA who wrote (62022)	10/16/2002 4:20:00 PM
From: Tom D	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 77397

OT You are right. I also think the verses should be read in context. But unfortunately, is is too easy to do otherwise and there is no way to edit out those verses. The verses can become a call to arms for zealots and for others who might use them to manipulate young would-be martyrs (suicide bombers). Christianity has a shameful history, but I am not aware of similar passages in the New Testament, [although Jacob Snyder posted in #62001 that he thinks the New Testament has similar problems]. Tom