We already had this thread 12/2008. Same people, same opinions.
The Quran describes a religious belief system based upon peace, mercy and forgiveness.
The Quran is insistant that, more than any other religion, believers should be completely tolerant and respectful of other religions, and people who are not Muslim have the same rights and respects as Muslims.
The Quran say that God created all humans equal and free, and one is never to be prejudiced based upon race or color.
The Quran recognizes Jesus as a religious prophet whose teachings are to be followed.
The Quran follows much of the Bible Old Testament.
The Quran says that to commit an act of terrorism is wrong, and is a violation of the basic tenants of Islam (the Five Pillars).
Terrorism is not tolerated within Islam, any more than it is tolerated within Christianity.
The Quran defines jihad as a struggle against evil thoughts, actions, oppression and aggression against person, family, society or country.
"Fight in the cause of God against those who fight you, but do not begin aggression. for God loves not aggressors." (Qur'an 2:190)
There is no such thing as an "Islamic Terrorist" in Islam or the Quran.
The promise of 40 virgins in heaven for committing suicide is fiction - it is not in Islam and it is not in the Quran.
Suicide is not permitted in Islam, it is viewed exactly as it is in Christianity - wrong, and it doesn't get you to heaven.
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