Ok, so --- why did you say "wow" then?

I did say "appears" because that is what it looks like...

wow just wow was the only thing I could say....I was actually at a loss for words.
To say that as long as their are muslims in the world there will not be peace is to say that they are the only humans who are not peaceful....our own crime rates and prison population say different.

Ladylid and Green, I Think you could get together and make 'peace' like nooone else,,,,


as to the muslim hatred, it has that effect on me too,,,just wow

Ok, I agree with that.

There is a whole lot more to the problems of peace other than Muslims. No argument here.

What I was pointing out was that Muhammad told his followers to kill those that don't believe and lead an Army into Mecca and slaughtered every man woman and child that did not convert on the spot.

His religion does tell his followers to kill infidels. That is what Jihad means.

Why does everyone think I hate Muslims???? I don't. I am just aware that they are my enemy simply because I am not Muslim. I have no intention of harming anyone in anyway including Muslims but I will defend myself and the only people I know for sure that are willing to kill me for who I am are Muslims. Makes sense to have your guard up.

YOu assume that muslims interpret one portion of their book the same way you do,,

much like some of the instructions God gave in the bible, some are not taken by all to be general commands against the general population but instead, to be very specific commands concerning a specific situation and people

What I was pointing out was that Muhammad told his followers to kill those that don't believe and lead an Army into Mecca and slaughtered every man woman and child that did not convert on the spot.

His religion does tell his followers to kill infidels. That is what Jihad means.

Why does everyone think I hate Muslims???? I don't. I am just aware that they are my enemy simply because I am not Muslim. I have no intention of harming anyone in anyway including Muslims but I will defend myself and the only people I know for sure that are willing to kill me for who I am are Muslims. Makes sense to have your guard up.

My Friend you are so completely wrong and ill informed about Islam to begin with, i dont want to Argue with you but WOW... Mohammed(pbuh) never ever in his life ordered anyone to kill, defend yourself yes he did say that. When he entered Mecca and claimed the City i tell you there were no deaths, 0 plus he ordered that if someone wants to leave the city they can and will not be harmed.

Meaning of Jihad : Is your self struggles not to go out and kill someone who does not believe in Islam.


No one is assuming you hate Muslims but your talk certianly shows your a venomous person and the more people are like you the OP`s post will surely come across as Mythical.

Mylife please tell me you went to school and they taught you how to reason. Get a life

c'mon now...there is no possible way anyone knows what muhammad told
anyone, just as we really have no proof of what jesus said.
And the baptist minister told some whack job to kill an abortion doctor and he did!
Violence is world wide, not just in any one culture. it's hatred in the heart. the only cure for hate is love...

the Dalai Lama says; "call a man an enemy and you may as well dig 2 graves, one for him and one for yourself"

Peace

I wish it were that simple and easy Ms. Harmony

The purpose of the post is to advocate the importance of peace. Can it be attained that the world is at one time full of peace? Probably not, yet I believe we can work on it little by little. I think we have a better chance if more people preach the importance of peace and compassion then the otherway around.

I can understand that the United States is very upset and skeptical about the Muslim faith and rightfully so, yet we cannot group a whole religion and blame everyone who practices it. Muslim's have done great things in this world including some inventions we take for granted. Christians also! Jews have also, yet at the same time they have done much harm and problems. I will be the first to show the problems of the mediterrenean religions of how harmful they can be and won't hesitate to do so, but I know Christians, Muslims, and Jews that are very peaceful and advocate peace and compassion on a daily bases also.

The Middle East is a delicate matter and I have my personal opinions about it, yet we must understand that the best way to improve relations in any culture, religion, or lifestyle is to promote the importance of peace.

We cannot just sit here and say there will never be peace if "THEY" exist. They meaning a religion, color, race, lifestyle, culture, music, or belief system.

Radicals and Fundamentalists will always exist, yet it is our job to show that their ways must change. Their ideas can be shifted if we work for it. Many say this is impossible, but it isn't impossible. There are radicals who have been convinced to change their minds to promote peace. It was done through peaceful dialogue.

Does anyone know why Osama Bin Laden attacked? Does anyone even look into that? His reasons are justified by many Muslims. Perhaps if we didn't get involved in the Middle East we would have had better relations with the people and their belief system. I am just saying that there are always two sides to a story and sometimes the other side is never explained. I have friends from Pakistan and Turkey who are great people and I would proudly present them to anyone. They are Muslim, have family, and promote peace on a daily bases.

We must look at each individual individually and not determine the person just because of a nationality, color, or culture. It is important we do this on a daily bases. If we don't we will not promote peace.

People are people and yes the men usually try to impress women and will go all out to do so James. We must teach this mentality that it is good to have competition but we shouldn't kill, hurt, or destroy lives to attain it. Education is key and the more we can promote the importance of peace and compassion the more we will overcome many of the dilemas people suffer.

It is like I said earlier it is done in baby steps. Reagan and Gorbachov had many sessions meeting to see how to stop the Cold War. They were all unsuccessful for many years and finally there was a compromise and the wall in Germany fell down. The Cold War was done! Have we forgotten we can establish peace through dialogue, persistency, and willpower. Aren't we glad there wasn't a all out nuclear war? I sure am and I thank Russia for it also, not just the US? You see what I mean?

I am no politician, economist, or even a guru of anykind, but I am a human just like you and know that this is the way to a better world. We must understand the importance of peace, education, and compassion. If we don't do it yes the world you envision now will always exist for you don't believe in the peace and prosperity of each human being.

Ladylid I take your hand and we will advocate the importance of peace even if we are the only ones in the world that will do it. I don't care for I know 2 more will join us. That makes 4! And two more will join them. That makes 6! and it goes on.

1 suicide bomber, one radical preacher, one paper pope, one power seeker animal can be conquered if we make sure that no one follows such negative energy in the first place. Educate and we will succeed. Don't educate and we will not succeed. It is that simple..yet so hard, but we must try regardless.

There can be peace if more people advocate it on a daily bases. It can be done even if it looks too difficult to attain. What are you doing to make sure it happens? Maybe everyone reading this should ask that question the next time they look at themselves in the mirror.

lovely post

Too bad that isn't true.

As to the OP, it is so true.

Too bad it is a fight to get peace

Except your "awareness" isn't even correct.

The hatemongering that has gone on to make Muslims the enemy is pretty sick coming from Christians who are no better at any level.

Nice

I'll take your hand and advocate peace with you anytime. We are out numbered....however there are many others who desire peace. Some here on mingle, though the numbers are few.

Anytime Ladylid! It would be a honor to make such a movement one day.

I wanted to add that the last time I visited Israel I saw a young group of adults that advocated the importance of peace. When I was invited to spend time with them I learned that the group were Muslims, Jews, and Christians. Some from the Palestine region and others from Israel. They wanted to show the world that they are not following along with the governments dilemmas and the radical views on both sides. They believe that both sides can live amongst each other peacefully regardless of views on a religion. I was impressed when they educated me that there is no need for a border at all and that people of all faith systems can enjoy each other on a daily bases. They meet every week to do fun activities, share culture, food, and happiness.

Unfortunately such movements are never shown on the news and many people who never been to the Middle East believe it is nothing but a hell to visit full of violence when in reality there are many great things about this region to enjoy and there are movements that really should be shown on television or lectured on a radio. If this would happen there would be more peace as they show. These barely of age adults show more wisdom and compassion then many of the highest ranked officials in the world.

They advocate peace and hold hands when doing so. They are different in many ways but if we look deeper they are one and the same. I hope this younger generation will get more members and show that peace can be attained if one tries. Palestine and Israel can have peace with each other. Muslims and Christians can be at peace together. We can find ways if we try.

Thanks for sharing that story, is good to hear such things even though I know there are soooooo many on the planet, universe for that matter, who want peace and love to abound. It is good that those who have seen the other side of the story there, share it.

The movement has already begun.

No, the news won't show the good things happening, never will. Our society thrives on the trauma and chaos, unfortunately. Even in our prime time television shows the violence is prevalent. I don't know what disturbs me more...the content of the shows themselves or the fact that so many enjoy watching them.

I believe that it will be our younger people who will change the world. I have 3 sons from 27 to 17....I have been around these beautiful children who know we can have a better world. They have watched what we have done and know it isn't working, they want change. I have also defended this generation who is 'different' than their parents and will continue to.

I still believe we can attain peace.

In the words of Dr. Wayne Dyer: "When you live on a round planet, there's no choosing sides."



namaste

I am not hatemongering as you put it. I see myself as a Warner of the potential threat. Would it be hatemongering during WWII to tell Jews that they could be killed if Germany takes over?

I know what is true and what is not. I realize you will never accept the truth that I see.

dang mylife....you just can't get a break, your soooo misunderstood.

Well, without a doubt there are Muslims who believe that it's ok to mass murder "heathens". There can be no doubt about it. The question isn't whether or not their exists dangerous Muslims. There have been tons of dangerous Christian. Even the KKK was founded by "Christians".

Jim Jones, and David Koresh were Christians.

The Abrahamic religions in general are unstable because they are based on a an egotistical male-chauvinistic God who hates heathens. It's just inherent in the religion. Look what those people did to Jesus.

They were taught by their fictitious God to murder heathens.

Jesus himself tried to renounce those hateful ways but unfortunately he failed miserably and ended up just becoming another victim of that blood-thirsty religion.

Greeneyeman is trying to tell us that we should spread peace. But look where it got Jesus. Not only did Jesus fail miserably to spread peace, but they actually used him to create a violent religion that had carried his name ever since.

People are still preaching hatred in the name of Jesus to this very day. Thousands of years later. I often wonder if it might not have been far better for humanity in general if Jesus never tried to set people straight. All he did was make things worse.

Now they use and abuse his name to perpetuate hate. It's just backfired on him.