Thailand WTF??

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Originally Posted by _Opi_

Lady, this thread is about Thailand, not about Islam.

Second, I hope that you picked up an actual translated Quran and quoted, because there are alot of false verses attributed to the Quran online. I, however, will not be verifying any of these verses for you IF YOU DID GET THEM OFFLINE.

Third, even if you got it from the hardcopy of the Quran, you can't just read a passage and run with it. You have to put into context (meaning reading the verses before it, and after it).

Fourth, it seems like you are set to blame this coup on extremist islamist fundamentalist terrorists or whatever word is in right now. You can if you want to, but it will become obvious that you have don't have a clue about world politics.

No, Opi, it's about Thailand and Islam because more than 1700 people have been killed and another 2500 injured on both sides since the Muslim insurgency began in the southern portion of the country January of 2004. Thaksin Shinawatra was thrown out of power last week mainly because of the way he dealt with those Muslim uprisings, among other things. I agree he was a poor leader.. but I'm not pleased at a military coup (btw.. this is Thailand's 18th) and the quick demise of democracy in that country since the coup. The hope was that a Muslim leader would cool the troubles in the Muslim dominated southern portion of the country, but it hasn't.

The reason that I asked you about the quotes is because, like the Bible and other religious books, they can be interpreted many different ways. I'm trying to understand how these words do not urge those of who practice the Islamic faith to demand everyone to convert through force, if necessary. This directly relates to the topic at hand since Thailand is going through a Buddhist/Muslim struggle. There has been a rash of bombings on Buddhist temples, attacks on schools, and police stations.

Would you therefore, be kind enough to explain them to me and put them in context?

Did I misquote what Mohammed said in his final words to his disciples? Did he not say, "I was ordered to fight all men until they say, "There is no god but Allah."

I'm struggling to understand Islam and how it can be a religion of peace. Maybe you can provide some insight.