Quoting Post Archived Topic: It will not be bumped to the top of the forum. Topic Does the Christian community see Islam as a threat? Membername   Not a member? Sign Up Free (takes 20 seconds) Password   Forgotten your password? Post Font: Verdana Arial Black Georgia Comic Sans Impact   Size: Tiny Normal Big Huge   Color: Default Dark Red Red Orange Brown Green Olive Cyan Blue Dark Blue Indigo Black [ Check Spelling ] [ Post Preview ] [ LiveTags ] Quote: from [m]JeanClaude[/m] at 3:49 pm on July 5, 2008[quote]Yes, because American Christians don't understand either Christianity or Islam and only see actual Muslims on the news as being terrorists or "extremists."[/quote] FAQ Keyword Search: Post Options Favorites Manager Notify me of new replies to this topic by email Notify me of new replies to this topic by private message Original Post Three Marleans Posted at 3:47 pm on July 5, 2008 I apologize for continuing the tradition of Christianity vs. Islam that seems to be so prevalent in this forum, but I have been wondering this for a while. Does the modern Christian see Islam as a threat to the security of Christianity in the world? I have talked to many people who call themselves Christians and I have also seen the posts of people in this forum (granted these people are generally idiots who think they are on an Internet crusade), and it seems that a lot of these Christians hold a very low opinion of Islam, many going as far as demonizing the religion. I realize that Christianity, as a whole, is very exclusivist in terms of the doctrine of salvation, but it seems like I see more Christians bashing Islam than other religions.

Replies exceedinglyrare Posted at 7:14 pm on July 7, 2008 Quote: from JeanClaude at 9:44 pm on July 7, 2008 Quote: from exceedinglyrare at 5:47 pm on July 7, 2008 Quote: from JeanClaude at 4:51 pm on July 7, 2008 I'm just saying, is all. It's not going to do you any good to shoot the messenger.   If you want to deny the fact that there is a Christian culture unique to the United States, as every country has its own religious culture, that's your business.    Of course there is a Christian culture unique to the US...problem is that what you described? Isn't it.   I have no idea what you just said. So you don't speak English? Figures. JeanClaude Posted at 6:44 pm on July 7, 2008 Quote: from exceedinglyrare at 5:47 pm on July 7, 2008 Quote: from JeanClaude at 4:51 pm on July 7, 2008 I'm just saying, is all. It's not going to do you any good to shoot the messenger.    If you want to deny the fact that there is a Christian culture unique to the United States, as every country has its own religious culture, that's your business. Of course there is a Christian culture unique to the US...problem is that what you described? Isn't it. I have no idea what you just said.   exceedinglyrare Posted at 2:47 pm on July 7, 2008 Quote: from JeanClaude at 4:51 pm on July 7, 2008 I'm just saying, is all. It's not going to do you any good to shoot the messenger. If you want to deny the fact that there is a Christian culture unique to the United States, as every country has its own religious culture, that's your business. Of course there is a Christian culture unique to the US...problem is that what you described? Isn't it. JeanClaude Posted at 1:51 pm on July 7, 2008 I'm just saying, is all. It's not going to do you any good to shoot the messenger. If you want to deny the fact that there is a Christian culture unique to the United States, as every country has its own religious culture, that's your business. pocky bot Posted at 8:31 am on July 7, 2008 JeanClaude, way to generalize. As a Catholic, I give all religions the highest amount of respect. In terms of Islam, I think Muslims know more about us than we know about them. Two of my very good friends happen to be Muslim and they are definitely not 'terrorists'. I think Islam is a misunderstood religion and the whole 'all Muslims are terrorists' is very overstated. Forever Angel Posted at 7:36 am on July 7, 2008 Quote: from JeanClaude at 8:38 pm on July 6, 2008 Quote: from Forever Angel at 11:03 am on July 6, 2008 Quote: from JeanClaude at 5:49 pm on July 5, 2008 Yes, because American Christians don't understand either Christianity or Islam and only see actual Muslims on the news as being terrorists or "extremists." Really? What is your reasoning behind that comment? American Christians bury their heads in the sand and are only able to regurgitate what their pastor and people on TV have told them about their own religion. Most are not aware of the historical context of Christianity and rarely read the Bible on their own. When they do, they don't read for understanding, but as a religious exercise. And you've talked to enough of them that your poll is accurate to how many percentage points? Or is this a regurgitation of something someone told you? Or, is this just how you, as a Christian, are and you are applying it across the board to all? exceedinglyrare Posted at 5:05 am on July 7, 2008 Quote: from JeanClaude at 9:38 pm on July 6, 2008 Quote: from Forever Angel at 11:03 am on July 6, 2008 Quote: from JeanClaude at 5:49 pm on July 5, 2008 Yes, because American Christians don't understand either Christianity or Islam and only see actual Muslims on the news as being terrorists or "extremists." Really? What is your reasoning behind that comment? American Christians bury their heads in the sand and are only able to regurgitate what their pastor and people on TV have told them about their own religion. Most are not aware of the historical context of Christianity and rarely read the Bible on their own. When they do, they don't read for understanding, but as a religious exercise. Ignorant blanket statement is ignorant. JeanClaude Posted at 6:38 pm on July 6, 2008 Quote: from Forever Angel at 11:03 am on July 6, 2008 Quote: from JeanClaude at 5:49 pm on July 5, 2008 Yes, because American Christians don't understand either Christianity or Islam and only see actual Muslims on the news as being terrorists or "extremists." Really? What is your reasoning behind that comment? American Christians bury their heads in the sand and are only able to regurgitate what their pastor and people on TV have told them about their own religion. Most are not aware of the historical context of Christianity and rarely read the Bible on their own. When they do, they don't read for understanding, but as a religious exercise. exceedinglyrare Posted at 8:21 am on July 6, 2008 Quote: from Thabat at 10:51 am on July 6, 2008 Quote: from JeanClaude at 3:49 pm on July 5, 2008 Yes, because American Christians don't understand either Christianity or Islam and only see actual Muslims on the news as being terrorists or "extremists." and also they donot try to know Islam in its true meaning not made by falsifier media Sure we do; we just never see it practiced. Forever Angel Posted at 8:03 am on July 6, 2008 Quote: from JeanClaude at 5:49 pm on July 5, 2008 Yes, because American Christians don't understand either Christianity or Islam and only see actual Muslims on the news as being terrorists or "extremists." Really? What is your reasoning behind that comment? Thabat Posted at 7:51 am on July 6, 2008 Quote: from JeanClaude at 3:49 pm on July 5, 2008 Yes, because American Christians don't understand either Christianity or Islam and only see actual Muslims on the news as being terrorists or "extremists." and also they donot try to know Islam in its true meaning not made by falsifier media King Kong Posted at 5:39 am on July 6, 2008 Nope. We both share the abrhamic God so why should I exceedinglyrare Posted at 5:10 am on July 6, 2008 Why would they/we? Religion isn't a competition to see who can have the most followers, and whether Christianity is true, Islam is true, or something else entirely is true, that faith will be true no matter how many people believe it. Shogun villimax Posted at 10:07 pm on July 5, 2008 Only if they want to blow us up. victoria4951ct Posted at 7:36 pm on July 5, 2008 No I don't really see them as a threat. They can believe what they want to believe in! They will realize it at the end of time though... 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