Unprecedented Muslim call for peace with Christians
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FINALLY lets make it happen!!! maybe within the next 3 years Israel-Palestine can come to a land agreement and US will leave Iraq..and I'll finally get to go visit Babylon and Jerusalem . so much history to see.
good job muslim scholars. bold move against the extremists
http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20071011/ts_nm/religion_scholars_dc
LONDON (Reuters) - More than 130 Muslim scholars from around the globe called on Thursday for peace and understanding between Islam and Christianity, saying "the very survival of the world itself is perhaps at stake."
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In an unprecedented letter to Pope Benedict and other Christian leaders, 138 Muslim scholars said finding common ground between the world's biggest faiths was not simply a matter for polite dialogue between religious leaders.
"If Muslims and Christians are not at peace, the world cannot be at peace. With the terrible weaponry of the modern world; with Muslims and Christians intertwined everywhere as never before, no side can unilaterally win a conflict between more than half of the world's inhabitants," the scholars wrote.
"Our common future is at stake. The very survival of the world itself is perhaps at stake," they wrote, adding that Islam and Christianity already agreed that love of God and neighbor were the two most important commandments of their faiths.
Relations between Muslims and Christians have been strained as al Qaeda has struck around the world and as the United States and other Western countries intervened in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Such a joint letter is unprecedented in Islam, which has no central authority that speaks on behalf of all worshippers.
good job muslim scholars. bold move against the extremists
http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20071011/ts_nm/religion_scholars_dc
LONDON (Reuters) - More than 130 Muslim scholars from around the globe called on Thursday for peace and understanding between Islam and Christianity, saying "the very survival of the world itself is perhaps at stake."
ADVERTISEMENT
In an unprecedented letter to Pope Benedict and other Christian leaders, 138 Muslim scholars said finding common ground between the world's biggest faiths was not simply a matter for polite dialogue between religious leaders.
"If Muslims and Christians are not at peace, the world cannot be at peace. With the terrible weaponry of the modern world; with Muslims and Christians intertwined everywhere as never before, no side can unilaterally win a conflict between more than half of the world's inhabitants," the scholars wrote.
"Our common future is at stake. The very survival of the world itself is perhaps at stake," they wrote, adding that Islam and Christianity already agreed that love of God and neighbor were the two most important commandments of their faiths.
Relations between Muslims and Christians have been strained as al Qaeda has struck around the world and as the United States and other Western countries intervened in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Such a joint letter is unprecedented in Islam, which has no central authority that speaks on behalf of all worshippers.
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I think the only way it'll ever work is if all religions accept all other religions. I think if Jesus and Mohammed came back here together and spoke to us, they'd say something like, "Don't kill or die in My Name... Live and enjoy and let other live and enjoy... It's a pretty big fucking planet out there... there's enough for everyone".
Islam is not the only way towards God... and neither is Jesus. Accept that and we'll have a chance.
Hail, Hail!!!
Looks like the muslim scholars have accepted it:
The new letter argues in theological terms, giving quotes from the Koran and the Bible that show both Christianity and Islam considered love of God as their greatest commandment and love of neighbor as the second greatest.
"The basis for this peace and understanding already exists," it said. "It is part of the very foundational principles of both faiths: love of the one God and love of the neighbor."
This drove me nuts for some reason:
"Relations between Muslims and Christians have been strained as al Qaeda has struck around the world and as the United States and other Western countries intervened in Iraq and Afghanistan".
It's like...."ok, thanks for finally agreeing to be peaceful.....after all, you DID start all this".
Yes, there have been times of relative peace but the struggle has been kicked up a notch recently. However, it's not anything new.
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(most) Christians support Jews and their right to exist.
(most) Muslims do not support Jews and their right to exist.
the problem is....Christians believe that's the only way to God and vice virsa
and the whole, kill non Christians, Christians don't believe that either
Verona??? it's all surmountable
Dublin 23.08.06 "The beauty of Ireland, right there!"
Wembley? We all believe!
Copenhagen?? your light made us stars
Chicago 07? And love
What a different life
Had I not found this love with you
neither religion will accept that. The core foundation of Christianity is that Jesus is the only way. Each religion has to accept that the other exists and they must learn to co-exist. They have to find common ground through their religion to respect other people.
We're in the same camp. Completely agree.
To insist, or impose by force or intimidation- one's religion to be the correct god and religion, betrays the very essence and definiton of faith.
Faith: Belief that does not rest on logical proof or material evidence. Belief without evidence. Confident belief in the truth of a person, idea, or thing. This belief is not based on logical proof.
Christianity may believe that jesus is the only way but they do not believe in killing non-believers. even in the most extreme cases.
muslims? hmmmmm not so much. extreme islam interprets the quran that all non believers should covert or die. like this guy....
http://johnathangaltfilms.com/movie.html
Christians don't "force" their beliefs on anyone...
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Verona??? it's all surmountable
Dublin 23.08.06 "The beauty of Ireland, right there!"
Wembley? We all believe!
Copenhagen?? your light made us stars
Chicago 07? And love
What a different life
Had I not found this love with you
This is a brilliant first step!!
I know a few. they are ok. some I change most to some/few/many? I dont know.
dont try to pretend my statement isnt true on some level. how many muslim countries even recognize Israel?? dont get your panties in a bunch k.
whats so funny?
Do you not think most musilms are peaceful people?
Extreme beliefs exist in both religions. Not just Islam.
The economy has polarized to the point where the wealthiest 10% now own 85% of the nation’s wealth. Never before have the bottom 90% been so highly indebted, so dependent on the wealthy.
great use of sarcasm by 810wmb, right?
Verona??? it's all surmountable
Dublin 23.08.06 "The beauty of Ireland, right there!"
Wembley? We all believe!
Copenhagen?? your light made us stars
Chicago 07? And love
What a different life
Had I not found this love with you
I'd like to think many are peaceful, yes.
but look at Afghanistan, Pakistan, Syria, lebanon, egypt, Iran, Iraq........arethey for the most part all peaceful, religious tolerant, freedom loving people?
i agree. That's why this statement is encouraging b/c the muslims are at least saying everyone needs to respect others views.
I applaud you for that moment of comic relief:D
maybe I'm missing something because I was raised catholic and taught to have faith in whatever you want.
since when do Christians use force to make believers out of someone?
Agreed!
Oh no of course not... lol
and reveling in it's loyalty. It's made by forming coalitions
over specific principles, goals, and policies.
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Well, both historically and in the present Christians have and still do use manipulation, political influence (including financial "donations"), intimidation and sometimes....force to push their agenda and religion down people's throats.
If you are not familiar with history or current times; there's really not much left to say. Go read some books and pay attention to current events and current behavior patterns.
Verona??? it's all surmountable
Dublin 23.08.06 "The beauty of Ireland, right there!"
Wembley? We all believe!
Copenhagen?? your light made us stars
Chicago 07? And love
What a different life
Had I not found this love with you
so basically you have nothing but bullshit for me..
manipulation, political influence, and intimidation? wow where is the force?
muslims use the sword, or stoning, or hanging, or torture, or car bombs....what a fucking joke this place has become.
Being from Ireland of all places, I know you can do better.