Re: Putting it Gently

I am not the religious scholar , but I do have a few quotes from the Qur'an I'd like for you to look over. [5:32] [2:205]

"If anyone killed a person, then it would be as if he killed all of humanity... And if anyone saved a life, it would be as if he saved the lives of all humanity."

"Do not make mischief in the Earth after it has been set in order. Allah does not love mischief"

The Qur'an teaches that justice is an inalienable right. Oppression of others is forbidden, irrespective of their religion, color, or ethnicity. It also teaches that Muslims are forbidden to impose a religious faith upon another person.

Now, whether or not these laws are adhered to is up to the believer, but I have yet to read anything about Islam that would lead me to believe that it is a religion purely based on violence.

Maybe we should be using the word "extremist" rather than "fundamentalist" here, but the point is that those who take the "holy word", no matter the religion, literally is walking a dangerous path.

And I must differ with you on the issue of fundamentalism at Brown Mountain Baptist Church. As far as Baptist churches go, I would say that Brown Mtn. is pretty liberal. At least that was the case when I was there.