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Originally posted by honeychile
Okay, where I have problems is when people say that Islam is a religion of peace. I read the Q'ran while in school (Comparitive Religious Studies), and while I don't remember a lot of it, I remember some fairly violent phrases, such as,
"When you encounter the unbelievers, strike off their heads, until ye have made a great slaughter among them; and bind (the rest) in bonds: and either give them a free dismissal afterwards, or exact a ransom; until the war shall have laid down its arms. This shall you do." (Muhammad, Quran, War ch. 4).
"Truly, if God pleased, he could take vengeance on the unbelievers, without your assistance; but he commands you to fight his battles, that he may prove the one of you by the other." (Muhammad, Quran ch. 47, War)
"Fight for the sake of Allah those that fight against you, but do not attack them first. Allah does not love the aggressors." (Quran, Sura 2:256)
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You have to take it within context. You will concede that the Bible has some violent passages as well, right?
During the time that the Quran was handed down, Muslims were under attack for their beliefs. They had to defend themselves because their lives were at stake. Hence, there are references to violent acts in the Quran. But does the Quran advocate killing folks just for the fun of it? NO.