The Barbarity of Christianity (as compared to Islam)

I'd say that that killings that are now being done in the name of Islam are related to Islam in exactly the way that Hitler's genocide was related to Christianity.

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Those who would sacrifice an essential liberty for a temporary security will lose both, and deserve neither. -- Benjamin FranklinWe see monsters where science shows us windmills. -- Phat

Based on statements I've heard different scholars of religion make. Sorry, don't have time right now to dig them out, have to get back to you on that.I suppose you think I'm going to be impressed by your credentials. I am, as far as Intelligence goes. And, I'm also grateful for the service you provide to our country. I really am. However, that doesn't make you any more an expert on comparative religions than I am.

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Those who would sacrifice an essential liberty for a temporary security will lose both, and deserve neither. -- Benjamin FranklinWe see monsters where science shows us windmills. -- Phat

And nothing I have said has suggested that I think Islamic fundamentalism is not a threat. I fully recognize that it is. My question in this thread is not directed to exonerating, but to comparing.However, one thing does strike me. In that region, it would seem that in a given case, it might be difficult to differentiate a political motive from a religious one, particularly where the thug is dead. I'd guess that in many cases, it's probably some combination of both. Of course, it also seems likely that they same could be said for much of the violence in the past that has been committed in the name of Christianity.

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Those who would sacrifice an essential liberty for a temporary security will lose both, and deserve neither. -- Benjamin FranklinWe see monsters where science shows us windmills. -- Phat

Neat letter.I like Ben Stein.Thanks for sharing.Nothing to do with the topic of the OP.

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Those who would sacrifice an essential liberty for a temporary security will lose both, and deserve neither. -- Benjamin FranklinWe see monsters where science shows us windmills. -- Phat

Uh huh.Same song and dance they ran during Viet Nam. I must have missed the Vietnamese invasion of the U.S.If you really think that a bunch of camel jockeys can wage a military action against the U.S. on own soil then I am beginning to doubt your credentials. Next, you're going "remind" me, as if I could ever forget, about 9/11. Then, I will "remind" you that Iraq had as much to do with 9/11 as Turkey did.

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Those who would sacrifice an essential liberty for a temporary security will lose both, and deserve neither. -- Benjamin FranklinWe see monsters where science shows us windmills. -- Phat

Fair point.I suppose my "rhetorical jab" would have been more on point if Tal had expressed concerns that we need to fight Al Quaeda in Iraq to keep them out of Iran, Afghanistan, Saudi Arabia.....

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Those who would sacrifice an essential liberty for a temporary security will lose both, and deserve neither. -- Benjamin FranklinWe see monsters where science shows us windmills. -- Phat

Aw, shoot.Did I forget to click the irony icon again.

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Those who would sacrifice an essential liberty for a temporary security will lose both, and deserve neither. -- Benjamin FranklinWe see monsters where science shows us windmills. -- Phat