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Originally posted by AlphaSigOU
One of many passages in the Holy Qu'ran:
Surah II, 190-193
191. And slay them wherever ye catch them, and turn them out from where they have turned you out; for tumult and oppression are worse than slaughter. But fight them not at the Sacred Mosque [Mecca] unless they first fight you there; but if they fight you, slay them. Such is the reward of those who suppress faith.
192. But if they cease, God is oft-forgiving, most merciful.
193. And fight them on until there is no more tumult and oppression, and there prevail justice and faith in God. But if they cease, let there be no hostility except to those who practice oppression.
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Far be it from me to interpret just these few passages in the Holy Qu'ran (or anything) as an avowed Christian to have the decency to reach out to my fellow lovers of Allah, muslims...
However, in looking at world history and how my OPINION of various Holy Books and passages might be a blueprint or map of humankind and life on this planet, Earth--maybe it seems that many in the Islamic world have been in "tumult and oppression" which is "worse than slaughter"... So these folks sincerely and earnestly believe that their "heart" has to be to fight--and in Christian terms--"the good fight..."
Yes, this war IS about PRINCIPALITIES!!! And it is scary to those of us that deem ourselves as Spiritual... Simply because we are so empathic that we truly are beginning to believe the end times are near... Just that the trumpet hasn't sounded--or wasn't heard...
And think, what if this war DOES ESCALATE??? Where are we as humankind now?
And who started warmongering? Really? With nuclear weapon capabilities that are intercontinental with GPS and satellite technology?