Author: Saipul » Thu Dec 14, 2006 5:35 am
It seems like everything must be so complicated these days. I just want all religions to get along. I think my Christian brothers and sisters have to be a little more respectful of Islam, especially on this site, but other religions must also recognize that Christians will always share their faith with others. That's just how we are.
It's so strange these days. I used to could say I was a Christian and people didn't think much. Now I say it and people get angry and say "Do you know how many bad things Christians have done?" I can only laugh at that question. Every religion has had bad and good people. I don't have to tell any of you this. But let's just take an example that I don't think will offend anyone here. Everyone says Buddhists are so peaceful, right? But we know better than that, don't we? Look what is happening in Sri Lanka, where the Buddhist government has killed tens of thousands of Muslims and made them second-class citizens. And look what Buddhists are doing to Muslims in Thailand.
Every religion has good and bad aspects. At the end of the day we are all humans interpreting our beliefs, and there will always be people who misinterpret it for their own benefit. I have never said Islam is a violent religion, and I hope others won't as well. Similarly, I hope others won't say Christianity is violent. The quote from Jesus that is always thrown around on this site ("I come not to bring peace, but to bring a sword") is taken completely out of context. You should look at what Jesus means when he speaks of peace and war. You can see this when He says "Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world give do I give to you." These are spiritual matters.
