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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Muslim Religious Leaders Promote Culture of Violence

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Muslim Leaders Condemn Terrorism

Too many people claim that Muslim leaders do not condemn terrorism, that they actually promote it. In fact, while a few individuals call for terrorism, the vast majority of Muslim leaders clearly condemn terrorism, suicide bombings, FGM, and all forms of violence. These leaders have issued fatwas against violence, and have clearly explained the the Qur'an requires that terrorists will "never see Paradise", that they will burn in hellfire.

You can find a compilation of condemnation from over 4,200 Muslim political and spiritual leaders, journalists, authors, and advocates worldwide at http://facts-not-fear.blogspot.com

- RevJimSutter March 20, 2009 8:45AM

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