Worldwatcher, all humans of any religious persuasion have a propensity for violence.
Just think about the long history of violence between the Protestants and the Catholics in Northern Ireland.
They shot and bombed each other, including innocent women and children, even though they supposedly worshipped a similar God.

Here's hoping we can at least have a peaceful Christmas Day in the world today.
Have a lovely Christmas Day.

So true Suse.

The difference is the Christians grew out of that form of stupidity.

As in many things they went too far. They started attributing their new kindness to others, & even included muslims.

This was obviously a major mistake, there is no kindness in the Muslim religion, despite worldwatcher's suggestion. He must have looked very hard, & somewhat sideways, to find any.

The 2 greatest killers in the world are religious and political intolerance.

One does not like anyone who opposes there view.

Suseonline and Hasbeen

Suse, you're right. Religion doesn't really enter into the equation regarding violence. It is used as an excuse for violence when convenient, but almost anything seems able to trigger it. "Tis the darker side of our nature isn't it?

Hasbeen,

I may be mistaken, but don't recall ever suggesting that there is kindness in that religion. To the contrary, I abhor the violence and repression which is constantly demonstrated by them.

However, we must not forget there are those who are exceptions - wanting only peace in their lives.
Our G.P. and friend of many years is Muslim. Couldn't wish to meet a kinder or more caring man for whom we have the utmost admiration. He also abhors what is done in the name of his religion. For him, his sole mission in life is to heal his patients regardless of race or religion. His wife - also a doctor, holds the same view, as does his son who is a heart surgeon.

He speaks 5 languages, but is having trouble with the ones spoken by migrants from the African continent. Says he's too busy and too old to take up studying another language, and hopes they will learn ours quickly which would make his life easier when treating them.

I too know some lovely Muslim people Worldwatcher, and I know some awful ones... just like others from other religions, and atheists.

Good and bad humans abound in all areas of the earth!

I am sure they are mainly good humans who contribute to this forum though : )

World watcher, it may be you made a mistake in another thread.
That would be a defense for your actions, not however an excuse.
I have made mistakes, and with drawn them with an apology every time.
I told you we would not mix well, yet it was, out of respect for the site I who welcomed you.
Are you an ex School teacher?
I will not bother you much, I came here as you described your self, barley knowing anything about computers, and have learned a great deal.
I ASK YOU NOT TO LOWER THE STANDARDS BY haunting me here.
After all Sir you not I for what ever reason, in my view wrongly accused our host.
India too has been told, then with drawn not to Celebrate Christmas.
Here I must hold up my hand,my celebration is not other than a reason to drink sing and be merry.
However we need to see faiths are no longer a uniting thing.
And back to specifics, in what way will we benefit from planting some seeds here.