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To: Johannes Pilch who wrote (379814)	3/27/2003 12:18:05 AM
From: Kevin Rose	Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 769670

I apologize for jumping to my conclusion about your studying of the site. I will try to 'reopen' my mind. :) So, what portions do you disagree with? As I read it, in generalizing the point, is that Islam has been co-opted by fanatics who have twisted the interpretation of the Koran to their own beliefs. Similar to how some radical Christians have twisted the Bible to suit their own earthly needs. Witness the portion dealing with suicide. Although suicide is expressly prohibited, the radicals have 'invented' their own loophole that allows suicide in the defense of Islam. They further stretch that loophole to allow murder and suicide against nations that are not invading their Muslim lands, but those that they feel are threats. I have read many moderate Muslims who decry this twisting of their holy book. Unfortunately, as with Christianity, although they have the same roots, many sects have branched off with their own interpretations. As for the definition of Christianity, I was referring to the historical definition of the religions as derived from the teachings of Jesus Christ. That would include many religions that you don't seem to believe are 'Christian', because you have a view of what that is. However, that view cannot change the historical fact that the Mormons are an offshoot of the teachings of Jesus Christ. Just as you view Mormons as not really being Christian (if I interpreted your comments correctly), many Muslims do not view other radical elements (especially the Islamic 'Republics') as truly Islamic. And just as the Koran contains passages that are inflamatory and sometimes unbelievable, so does the Bible. Many religions interpret their holy books in the way that best fits the tenets of their beliefs. It is not surprising that the most radical factions of both Islam and Christianity derive some of their outrageous beliefs from a narrow limited interpretation of the Koran/Bible, while completely missing the Spirit.