Do you think by expressing our opinions regarding Islam will put end to the sufferings?
82409
I think what cause our suffering is fanaticism, if we can end fanaticism with any means it will surely end up some of our suffering.\nBut do you think expressing our opinions regarding Islam will end fanaticism?\nMaybe it will lighten up some dark parts of Islam and different versions of it, Islam of Saudi Arabia and Sufi people are not comparable, I mean according to Saudi Arabian definition maybe they are atheist. Even it can show how many peaceful muslims are around the world who can't hurt an insect.\nOn the other hand it may brings more hate, you must be careful(I don't mean in this forum, this is a simple Q&A and have a certain users which are mostly open minded people) but if you want to end suffering and not more suffering you should not hurt other people feelings.
488579
I like how the islamic people who answered the question keep saying, "don't listen to people who say bad things about us."\n\nI don't believe islam is, in and of itself, a bad religion. I just think the fringe in this religion is more tenacious than the fringes of other religions. There are christian psychos but they're not blowing themselves up in Saudi Arabia or the UAE. There are jewish fanatics but they're not blowing up christian churches.\n\nI think the stigma towards islam is, and muslims cannot deny this, if you look at almost every major violent conflict in the world, islam is somehow involved: india v. pakistan, israel v. palestine, russia v. chechnya, bosnia v. serbia, east timor, philipines, etc. etc.\n\nSometimes the muslims are the victims but often they are the aggressors. From an outsiders perspective, though muslims are peaceful, they do not seem too tolerant of others views.
166048
Absolutely not.  The Koran is as much God's word as the phone book is.  Both were written by men.  Allah is a false God and no on one in the civilized world gives a damn about Muslims anyway.  They have made NO impact on the spiritual growth or awareness of people on earth at all.
936323
Yes of course bro. Thats the beauty of Islam. I hope everyone can correct their mistakes before its too late. God is waiting for our repentances.\n\nMay God bless you.
19882
It's just my opinion, but we live in a world where the need for medical care outstrips the available resources.  If someone of sound mind has decided that they no longer wish to live, it only makes sense to help them.  Not only does this ease suffering, it also frees up valuable health care resources for people who want to keep living.\n\n** Big disclaimer ** This of course does not take into account any religious convictions that people may have.
1113443
Yes, I think less suffering would mean less religious believers.\n\nYou also have to think about the suffereing in people's own lives.  If they had no problems, they would be content with their life, and would not need to look to the church for help.
504514
well said! I'm not a muslim, I'm a christian but I get sick of the pettymindedness too. A lot of it is ignorance, they know nothing about Islam except what they are fed by the media- I think it is up to moderate muslims to raise their voices and be heard loud and clear.\nI believe that religious extremism is a major problem in the world today, and people need to be shown that it is possible for people of all faiths to live in harmony, as they have done for centuries already. \nI wish you peace.
202625
No it will only embolden terrorists. Islam is a very aggressive religion. Of all of the wars/conflicts in the world, something like 95% of the at least ONE if not BOTH sides are Muslim. If you read about what people are doing to innocent women and children in places like Algeria, Sudan, Indonesia in the name of Islam(cutting the throats of whole families if they don't observe Islam as devoutly as they should, burn torture to enslaved christian children if they refuse to learn Islam, etc....)
126495
Maybe this is only matter of disrespect, as this kind of things happened all the time no matter to what religion...if people always take these too seriosly, they may able to express their point/feeling, but they also lost the peace among others then what is the benefit?\n\nIf muslim have true peace in their heart, they won't bother.
1077999
i think it would be much worse coz there will be no guidance on how people should behave... we will be like those caveman years again always killing each other... religion today is much more like business but the true essence of religion is how to make people better
891532
You make an excellent point. Those of us that believe know that one day we will see a better more perfect place without the hatred and violence. It's called having faith and hope.
1167903
Only through education will we rid ourselves of the virus that is religion.  Ignorance and social acceptance will be the end of us if we don't grow out of this phase.  As you are reading this, overly religious countries are refining nuclear fuel.  It will only be a matter of time until someone sets off a nuclear bomb in the name of their God.  This is our future unless we can outgrow this nonsense!
452555
That is my hope.  Unless we examine the mistakes within our belief system and find new and better ways of relating to the rest of the world, we won't be able to live in peace and harmony.  Let's hope it will happen soon.
144189
Islam stands strong and firm amidst the misinformation, malpractice and ignorance about it. Success is promised to those who adhere to the Qur'aan and Sunnah, following the guidance and keeping away from prohibitions. All the issues we face in today's complex world are put into their proper context as we keep ourselves under the shade of Allah, the Most Merciful.\n   There is no doubt that the offensive cartoons are part of the propaganda which accompanies warfare. They serve to ridicule and humiliate the enemy. They are no innocent expressions of so-called freedom of speech.The provocative cartoons were intended as an attack against Muslims and that which they hold sacred. Art cannot be taken as an excuse for abuse. \n    Allah the almighty also wants us to be strong and show those attack us no mercy, we did the right thing by boycotted Danish goods and when the Egyptian owner of the French newspaper France Soir sacked his editor, those were the right responses. \n    They were saying to the perpetrators: Put your money where your mouth is, attack us if you want to, but be prepared to pay the price. The Jewish lobby have very successfully ostracised anybody whose anti-Zionist views they did not like as anti-Semitic and ensured corresponding sanctions. Let the Muslims do the same.\n they were trying and still trying to destroy Islam and muslim but they can't, they are afraid because islam is growing bigger and stronger. Allah want us to be patient when someone makes you angry and don't react in the same manner. Forgive those who treated you badly in anticipation of Forgiveness of your LORD to your sins and excesses on The Day of Judgement.\n   we are strongest nation ever that what makes them scared and trying to destroy muslims.\n When the United States prepared to attack Iraq they first softened up their target by words and economic sanctions. Since then they have put all of Islam into their sights and hope to destroy one Muslim nation after the other. Maybe their cartoons have spelt this fact out more clearly and maybe they can provide a wake-up and rallying call for Muslims the world over, but only if it is clearly understood that you don’t defend God or his prophet by continuing to do business with their enemies.
869353
Not in this case. The Muslims are fighting a religious war. They would think it was a sign from Allah that the end of the world is now and they would all be Marta's next to God. Or that is what the Imams would tell them to think.
777993
I doubt it as Islam is such a peaceful religion as British Muslims tell us all the time.\n\nThe politicians tell us all how we have this amazing multicultural society whilst all the while minorities and majority whites seal themselves into communities exclusively filled with the same kind of people as they are. Thinking insular thoughts and suspecting the other communities until it all erupts in violence sooner or later.
357275
my first thought to this question was 'when hell freezes over and all the jihadist go ice skating'\n\nbut seriously, this is not something that can belegislated and enforced.  it comes down to getting over our fear of each other by reaching out and trying to at least understand where the other side is comming from.\n\nsometimes i have hope this will happen in time,  other times it's just depressing to think about