Islamist extremists seize hostages in central Sydney

[Super Nova]

We have 2 dead... pakistan have over 130 murdered innocent unarmed school-children.
Killed by the Taliban, who mel apparently think has nothing to do with Islam but apparently they must all be mentally deranged... I'd personally say they are mentally deranged and Muslim.

"they are mentally deranged and Muslim"

You are correct.

But the mentally deranged. It has nothing to do with Islam 's teachings.

[Neferti]

I think that there are several "mentally deranged" people on this forum .....

I don't think we have a resident Muslim here. Is anybody working on changing that?

Nobody owns up to being Jewish either for some odd reason.

Any Christians?

[Black Orchid]

It has nothing to do with Islam 's teachings.

Islam's teachings are wide open to interpretation.

[mellie]

I consider myself Christian, anyone else?

[Super Nova]

I consider myself Christian, anyone else?

Me too

[mellie]

I say Christian because I was raised with Christian values and so I identify myself as Christian.

I dont attend church often, (have not attended church for years), though when push comes to shove, and hard times are upon me, I find myself asking for gods advice/help.

Does this mean I am a Christian?

Yes, obviously... however does this mean I am a Christian extremist or terrorist?


Hardly.

Same applies to moderate those of other faiths, be they Jewish or Muslim.

[IQS.RLOW]

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240VAC just isn't enough to be sure.

[5.56 NATO]

I say Christian because I was raised with Christian values and so I identify myself as Christian.

I dont attend church often, (have not attended church for years), though when push comes to shove, and hard times are upon me, I find myself asking for gods advice/help.

Does this mean I am a Christian?

Yes, obviously... however does this mean I am a Christian extremist or terrorist?


Hardly.

Same applies to moderate those of other faiths, be they Jewish or Muslim.

You are a dickhead, what happened hundreds of years ago means fuck all to these shitbags and their shitbag religion...who are you hot breath, brian ross or one of the other apologist fucks. Bottom line is the religion and its followers are no good and have not contributed positively to any western country they have become entrenched in, keep polishing your turds .

[Super Nova]

Try this for a read. A Christian analysis of Islam. It is worth the read.

The Shariah (Shariat) is the common law of Islam, meaning the way or 'road in the religion of Islam', established for the guidance of Muslims, both for the worship of Allah and for the duties of life. It is the religious evaluation and regulation of all affairs of life. The 'Science of Law' is called 'Fikh'. The term 'ash-Shariah' occurs only a couple of times in the Qur'an.

In the Traditions and theological works, the word 'ash-Shar' is generally used to express the Law of Muhammad.

A most interesting phenomenon must be mentioned here. As the Qur'an, the Shariah is "ta'abbudi", i.e. it must be accepted without critique. It cannot be penetrated by intelligence, despite its apparent inconsistencies. This concept has been adopted for the whole of Islam. Muslims are to submit to it, and do not probe into its truth and trustworthiness. This is probably the single most tragic bondage in Islam. It excludes critical analysis and comparison with the Christian faith, and this is the very thing the Qur'an promotes:

"To thee We sent the Scripture in truth, confirming the scripture that came before it, and guarding it in safety; so judge between them by what Allah hath revealed, and follow not their vain desires, diverging from the Truth, that hath come to thee."

Surah 5:48

Muslims are to judge between the scripture revealed to Muhammad and the scriptures that came before it! It is imperative for the Christian witness to challenge Muslims to abide by what the Qur'an teaches and to persuade them to think for themselves and to critically analyze the reasons and evidences for their faith and ours.

And in here lies the problem.

http://answering-islam.org/Nehls/tt1/tt6.html

[Rorschach]

It has nothing to do with Islam 's teachings.

Islam's teachings are wide open to interpretation.

And you don't need to be certified or educated to be an islamic religious teacher.