(February 24, 2015 at 8:02 am)Brakeman Wrote:(February 24, 2015 at 7:18 am)Aisha Wrote: I disagree with religion, but a "moderate" muslim simply is not the same as an ISIS millitant.
On what basis do you you claim that a moderate muslim is different than an Islamic militant that simply hasn't picked up a gun yet? On what bit of islamic theology does your assessment stand?
On none, I know religion in itself advocates violence in different ways. And I cannot act like I know the islamic theology as well as the christian one.
But still, a ISIS militant and a moderate muslim are not the same thing. Being a muslim or a christian does not make you a militant murder that has not picked up a gun yet. There are some that do, and most who don't. Also I do not think ISIS convictions are completely religious. I think they have a goal, and use religion to make it seem right to themselves. (speculation of course.)
I am convinced that labeling any muslim as an extremist will work against us, and will close the opportunity for debate. It will only make the gap bigger, something we should try to avoid, at least here in the western world.
I have to add, the violence is not the reason why I disagree with religion/god.
