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Do you think there are more of people A than B or vice versa?

Asked by Magnus (2884points) January 6th, 2009

People A: Christians wanting to kill all Muslims, believing that every muslim is out to kill every Chiristian because it says in the Qur’an that they should.

People B: Muslims interpreting the Qur’an so that it says they have to kill every Chiristian.

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tiffyandthewall's avatar

i don’t know statistically, but in my mind i see it as pretty equal. and i think both groups are just fueling the others’ hatred.

and though i’m not excusing the behaviour of muslim extremists who believe in killing every christian, i think it does have a reasonable explanation, as they believe just as strongly (if not a lot more) in their interpretation of their bible as christians do theirs. their intent is not just to be hateful, it’s to do so because that is what their god wants (or what they think theirs does) just as the average christians’ is to be good to others because that’s what their god wants. i think it’s horribly wrong, but it is what they have faith in. i think christians have the right to be resentful toward the muslim religion in general, but should be able to understand that not every middle eastern person is someone who wants to kill them. as christians base their beliefs about muslims on ‘common sense’ rather than faith, they should act with common sense, and realize that.

googlybear's avatar

Probably an equal matchup of 0.00000001% of each population – I am glad that the majority of us belong to Group C which tries to coexist and make it through life without extreme hatred/prejudice…

laureth's avatar

That’s one problem with Abrahamic religions – they don’t allow much room for other religions, even their cousin faiths.

Vincentt's avatar

I don’t know and I don’t care. I haven’t read either of the respective Holy Books and I don’t want to judge people by it. Constantly emphasizing stupid people doesn’t make for a more attractive society.

Judi's avatar

More A than B. I have Christian friends and Muslim friends and I am blown away at how many of my Christian friends really do believe that. One of my Muslim friends has volunteered to go to my Bible Study to set the record straight!!

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