Can anyone explain why the Mid East religions love to kill each other?

[Sikodolaukazzz]

Why do they fear each other.

Why do they promise heaven to one and all who is a member of their cult

Why do they hate (which is forbidden I assume) each other

Why do they kill babies

Why do they dislike each other so much - not for a year, 10 years, 100 years but for thousands of years

Why do they consider themselves children of God but not the Devil.

Imagine if there were no Christians, Muslims or Jews in this world and only Buddhists, Hindus, Parsis, Jains, Sikhs and the Indigenous people in this world.

Anyone here who is a devout Christian, Muslim or Jew explain?

 

[countryman]

It's oredi written clearly in the Islamic bible to eliminate anyone who is a non believer...

 

[Sikodolaukazzz]

Since everyone here appears to be very intelligent but with no knowledge I will explain to them with excerpts from experts.


There are an estimated 4,200 religions in the world today. ----- Shocked?

https://www.carrollu.edu/academics/arts-sciences/religious-studies#:~:text=Beliefs and practices are part,religions in the world today.


After reading about the God of the Jews and the Christians so far, I conclude that the God as personified by these religions is evil
By this reasoning, all idol worshippers must be slaughtered by them. So about 1.5 billion people please start lining up and be executed.

And if you add the cross to a strict interpretation of the command then all Christians also fall in this category of idol worship.
Another 2.2 billion humans please join the line to face a very angry God.

https://www.scu.edu/ethics/focus-areas/more-focus-areas/resources/killing-in-the-name-of-god/


One of the Mosaic commandments prohibits murder (Exodus 20:13). Why is murder wrong, other than its obvious conflict with love of neighbor (Leviticus 19:17-18, 33-34)? Essentially because people are made in the image of God (Genesis 1:26-27, 9:6). One might infer from that idea that no killing of persons would be allowed at all, that the concept of human beings as made in God's image would entail strict pacifism, an absolute duty not to kill people. But that is not what the ancient Hebrews concluded, since many offenses were subject to capital punishment, a form of killing (see examples in Exodus 21-22). So perhaps we might interpret the image-of-God idea to mean, All persons have a basic right not to be killed, but they can forfeit that right if they commit a serious enough crime. This would also be consistent with punishing only those guilty of crimes (Deuteronomy 24:16) and limiting the use of deadly force to the defense of innocent others or oneself. This is probably what most Jewish people would affirm today.

But collective punishment and indiscriminate war were also commanded or approved in the Hebrew Bible, especially in cases of idolatry. The first of the Mosaic commandments prohibited the Israelites from worshipping any other gods but Yahweh.

God demanded purity and strict obedience, and idolatry and blasphemy were punishable by death (Exodus 20:3, 5). Non-Israelites who lived within the area believed by the Hebrews to have been promised to them by God were seen to pose a great temptation to them to abandon their faith. This led them to justify the slaughter of entire communities (Deuteronomy 20:10-18).

And their holy wars eventually inspired similar wars many centuries later by Christians who admired Old Testament warriors like Joshua: "[Joshua's army killed everyone in Jericho], both men and women, young and old, oxen, sheep, and donkeys.... Joshua defeated the whole land... he left no one remaining, but utterly destroyed all that breathed, as the LORD God of Israel commanded." (Joshua 6:21 and 10:40)

That now leaves the Muslims.

Next quote from the researcher.

In the Islamic tradition, there is a similar mixture of values restraining war along with others promoting it.

The Qur'an repeatedly refers to God as compassionate and just. It also says that "there is no compulsion in religion" (2:256): submission to God must be freely chosen, not forced (Ali). The Qur'an urges Muslims to use "beautiful preaching" to persuade people to accept Islam and to "argue nicely" with Jews and Christians who are seen as worshipping the same God as their own (16:125, 29:46, Firestone). This is probably the attitude of most Muslim people today. Jewish and Christian communities have often been tolerated and protected under Muslim rule.

Muhammad was said to have practiced non-violence early in his prophetic career but soon came to believe that God commanded the use of force, not only in defense of his growing religious community (Qur'an 22:39-40) but also in the form of offensive jihad to expand the territory of Islam. (Kelsay; Firestone)

The word jihad, by the way, means struggle or effort. Jihad can refer to the struggle of the individual Muslim to conform his or her will to Allah's, or to a peaceful effort to persuade others to accept Islam. But jihad can also mean holy war. In fact, there's a sense in which the only completely just war in Islamic terms is a holy war since it has to be approved by proper religious authorities and waged to defend or promote Islam or the Muslim community. (Kelsay; Johnson)

In spite of the Qur'anic statement against forcing religion on others, Muslim leaders have sometimes threatened to kill unbelievers if they did not accept Islam (Peters). Although Islam spread to some parts of the world like Indonesia mainly by means of "beautiful preaching," much of its expansion elsewhere was due to offensive war, first by Muhammad to unify Arabia, then by his followers in conquering Palestine, Syria, Iraq, Persia, parts of India, North Africa, Spain, Turkey and the Balkans.

Now, Muhammad and his successors did express some important moral rules for fighting holy wars: women, children and the elderly were not to be directly attacked (though they could be enslaved). Jihad was not supposed to be total war involving indiscriminate killing (in spite of what Osama bin Laden might claim). But Muslim leaders were permitted by Muhammad to kill all captured soldiers and male civilians if they were not Muslims or had abandoned Islam. The fact that you might be a civilian or a soldier who had surrendered didn't necessarily protect you from being killed after a battle against Muslims was over. Thus, Islam traditionally did not have a generic principle of noncombatant immunity though many Muslim leaders today uphold such a principle. (Kelsay; Johnson)

Of course, Muslims are probably as prone as Christians and Jews to seeing in their holy scriptures only what they want to see, ignoring other passages that contradict their preconceived beliefs. Someone inferring a mandate to wage indiscriminate, offensive war from Qur'an 9:5, "Kill the idolaters wherever you find them," could only do so by ignoring the particular historical context of that passage, verses elsewhere that urge defensive and limited uses of force only, such as Qur'an 2:190, "Fight in the path of God those who fight you, but do not transgress limits, for God does not love transgressors," and numerous other verses praising patience in adversity and nonviolent preaching. (Firestone)


So bottom line is that the actions of the adherents of these faiths is primarily a reflection of the views and ideas its rulers.

 

[Sikodolaukazzz]

It's oredi written clearly in the Islamic bible to eliminate anyone who is a non believer...

It appears you have no knowledge.

lol
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[Gutted]

When the first aliens from outer space make their first landing on earth, all religions in the world becomes instantaneously obsolete.

 

[Sikodolaukazzz]

When the first aliens from outer space make their first landing on earth, all religions in the world becomes instantaneously obsolete.

Not really.
Now first what do the 3 religions say about Aliens
Ask AI

Judaism, Christianity, and Islam have no official stance on aliens, but interpretations vary: some texts are open to the possibility of life beyond Earth, while others focus on humanity's unique relationship with God. Judaism is often described as Earth-centric, while some Islamic scholars point to verses suggesting God created many forms of life, and Christian theology has debated the implications of extraterrestrial life, particularly in relation to Jesus and salvation.

Judaism

• The Talmud contains a concept of alien life, although it is considered a minor topic.
  
• Some scholars believe the faith's focus on humans and Earth could be a challenge to reconciling with the discovery of extraterrestrial life.
  

Christianity

• The Bible does not explicitly mention extraterrestrial life.
  
• Some believe that if extraterrestrial life is discovered, it will not challenge Christian doctrine since the Bible does not deny its existence.
  
• Others have proposed that aliens might not need redemption through Jesus, as they may not be affected by original sin.
  

Islam

• The Quran is open to the possibility of extraterrestrial life, with verses suggesting that Allah has created life throughout the heavens and the earth.
  
• Scholars have offered various interpretations, with some suggesting that Allah's power is so vast that it is possible for other life forms to exist.
  
• One interpretation is that all beings are surrendering to God's will, and some thinkers suggest aliens might be considered "Muslims" in this sense.

lol

 

[Gutted]

Not really.
Now first what do the 3 religions say about Aliens
Ask AI

Judaism, Christianity, and Islam have no official stance on aliens, but interpretations vary: some texts are open to the possibility of life beyond Earth, while others focus on humanity's unique relationship with God. Judaism is often described as Earth-centric, while some Islamic scholars point to verses suggesting God created many forms of life, and Christian theology has debated the implications of extraterrestrial life, particularly in relation to Jesus and salvation.

Judaism

• The Talmud contains a concept of alien life, although it is considered a minor topic.
• Some scholars believe the faith's focus on humans and Earth could be a challenge to reconciling with the discovery of extraterrestrial life.

Christianity

• The Bible does not explicitly mention extraterrestrial life.
• Some believe that if extraterrestrial life is discovered, it will not challenge Christian doctrine since the Bible does not deny its existence.
• Others have proposed that aliens might not need redemption through Jesus, as they may not be affected by original sin.

Islam

• The Quran is open to the possibility of extraterrestrial life, with verses suggesting that Allah has created life throughout the heavens and the earth.
• Scholars have offered various interpretations, with some suggesting that Allah's power is so vast that it is possible for other life forms to exist.
• One interpretation is that all beings are surrendering to God's will, and some thinkers suggest aliens might be considered "Muslims" in this sense.

lol

The scant religious knowledge means religions will be ultimately wiped out.

 

[syed putra]

A) Erase israel from the map and you erase 50% or more of the carnage.
B) entire middle east are newly created countries most less than 100 years old due to the collapse of ottoman empire after WWI. And designed to prevent arab unity just as what the brits are trying to do currently by breaking up russia and destroying german economy.
C) What you see currently in gaza and west bank, the continued slaughter of Palestinians is not new. It has been going on since 1947.
D) and after that, the jews will start eradicating arabs in lebanon iraq and syria. Its their long-term goal to create a greater israel.
E) saudi and qatar signing protection deal with US is to stop the monarchy from bring toppled by revolution.

 

[True Believer]

It is because each faith claims a unique and final truth about the same God, so they are competitors for the "correct" path. This basic difference breeds suspicion and even hostility.

 

[True Believer]

A) Erase israel from the map and you erase 50% or more of the carnage.
B) entire middle east are newly created countries most less than 100 years old due to the collapse of ottoman empire after WWI. And designed to prevent arab unity just as what the brits are trying to do currently by breaking up russia and destroying german economy.
C) What you see currently in gaza and west bank, the continued slaughter of Palestinians is not new. It has been going on since 1947.
D) and after that, the jews will start eradicating arabs in lebanon iraq and syria. Its their long-term goal to create a greater israel.
E) saudi and qatar signing protection deal with US is to stop the monarchy from bring toppled by revolution.

Your version of the truth is the same as Hamas' to destroy Israel. Your Point C conveniently doesn't mention that the present Gaza War was started by Hamas on 7 Oct 2023.

 

[True Believer]

If Muslims put down their weapons, there will be no more war.
If Israel puts down their weapons, there will be no more Israel.

 

[True Believer]

It's oredi written clearly in the Islamic bible to eliminate anyone who is a non believer...

Terrorism has its roots in Islam

 

[laksaboy]

Islam is a cult founded by a pedophile, bandit, extortionist, warlord. What kind of tree begets what kind of fruit.

Abrahamic religions believe these:

1) Time is linear.

2) Most important events in history only happened somewhere in the Middle East.

3) You have only one life.

4) Once your life expires, there is a binary, eternal choice... depending on you joining the 'right' club or not.

5) Joining that 'right' club requires your investment of much of your time and/or money.

6) If, hypothetically, the entire world has joined their 'right' club, utopia arrives.

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Because of the above, they are eager to recruit new members, and retain existing members. By any means necessary.

Religion is for those who are afraid of going to hell. It's like going to a restaurant and munching on the menu at the table. You think that satisfies your hunger, but you are delusional.

Spirituality is for those who have been to hell, and have made peace with it.

 

[syed putra]

Your version of the truth is the same as Hamas' to destroy Israel. Your Point C conveniently doesn't mention that the present Gaza War was started by Hamas on 7 Oct 2023.

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Palestinians have a legal right to armed struggle​

It’s time for Israel to accept that as an occupied people, Palestinians have a right to resist – in every way possible.


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Stanley L Cohen is an attorney and human rights activist who has done extensive work in the Middle East and Africa.
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In Palestine, international law recognises the fundamental rights to self-determination, freedom and independence for the occupied, writes Cohen [Reuters]Live
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It’s time for Israel to accept that as an occupied people, Palestinians have a right to resist – in every way possible.

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In Palestine, international law recognises the fundamental rights to self-determination, freedom and independence for the occupied, writes Cohen [Reuters]

 

[True Believer]

Palestinians have a legal right to armed struggle

By the same token, Israel has a right to defend itself and make sure those who kill and kidnap their civilians never get to repeat their actions.

 

[Truthspeak]

When the first aliens from outer space make their first landing on earth, all religions in the world becomes instantaneously obsolete.

They already have this in plan. Let’s see how many dumbfucks aka globetards fall for this hoax lol

 

[ftan42]

Western narratives are often written in a structured format. These stories frequently portray certain races and religions as violent.

 

[syed putra]

By the same token, Israel has a right to defend itself and make sure those who kill and kidnap their civilians never get to repeat their actions.

Israel have the responsibility to care to those living under its, rule.