I have been reading the Qur'an and other related material to see for myself what a good mussulman should believe regarding Infidels and the acceptable use of Violence. I have to hedge my observation by saying I have not become very familiar with the Hadith to date which is very influential part of any good mussulman's life. My conclusion is that a very literal use of violence is embraced, encouraged and demanded of any faithful mussulman regarding many situations but especially when it comes to Unbelievers and Unbelief.
I will not belabor the point here but will just mention that in contrast to Christianity where there is certainly reference to spiritual warfare and warlike imagery, the mussulman is encouraged quite literally to act out with extreme prejudice his true faith. Christians are expressly taught to "lf possible, so far as it depends on you, be at peace with all men", not so the mussulman. It is not a matter of interpretation but simply a consistent faithful mussulmans obligation to engage in express physical violence against Unbelievers and Unbelief.
A great Documentary dealing with the subject,
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-871902797772997781
So we are aware! So we understand! So we know!
Now many a mussulman, praise GOD, are inclined NOT to faithfully or consistently live out their beliefs, we certainly see the same in any religious belief system, but this is a lesser or nominal form of Islam not the NORM.
Please keep this in mind as we deal with popular media and wishful thinking when it comes to our mussulman neighbors.
CML
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