Christians commonly claim that islam is an inherently violent religion, whereas christianity is rooted in peace.
I have no interest in making excuses for islam - nor any religion.
But christians are making false claims for their own faith. There are many examples of christian brutality conducted in the name of the christian faith.
The old testament is full of horrific crimes on massive scales - all committed under the direct guidance of god. The merciful and perfect god ?
In more recent history we had crusades, inquisitions, abusive missionaries, witch burnings etc. etc. that took place all around the world in the name of christianity.
Today we still have the persecution of homosexuals and the bombing of abortion clinics, in the name of christianity.
The modern examples involve a small minority of extremists.
Likewise, a small minority of extremists are responsible for islamic terrorism.
Claiming that islam is uniquely violent is inaccurate, divisive and therefore dangerous. It is likely to make mainstream moslems feel more isolated, persecuted and demonised than they already feel.
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