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it is interesting that many believe that it is wrong to kill in the name of religion, but not in the name of one's country. 

according to all major religions of the world, and human ethics, killing is wrong. period. not for God, nor i believe for country, nor for retribution, punishment (as in capital punishment).

islam, whose name translates to peace, is no more violent than any other religion (such as christianity, which killed thousands or more during the crusades and inquisition, as with capital punishment today), and is not being true to itself when it resorts to violence and war and killing.

bottom line.

salaam and shalom, peace to all in this world.

posted 2 years, 5 months ago
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