Does Islam Promote Violence?

Does Islam Promote Violence?

For most Americans, Islam was a religion that lived on the periphery of their lives, a culture they caught glimpses of in movies and television shows. Then came the tragic events of 9/11, and suddenly the Western world was desperately grasping to understand a religion they knew precious little about. With all the questions swirling around the true nature of Islam, none has been asked more than this: Does Islam promote violence?

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Classic Islamic Law Also Promotes Violence
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By Jihad Watch - From the David Horowitz Freedom Center
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