Can a person of Islamic faith peacefully coexist with someone of another faith?

[Peatree]

I have posed this qestion to people of all three religions, "Yes or no, can you peacefully coexist with a person that practices a different religion than you do?"

Most Christians always answer with a simple direct "Yes"

Most Jews always answer with a simple direct "Yes"

Nearly every Muslims answers with a "Yes, but (insert various stuff here)" It's like they cannot simply answer the question yes or no.


I have visited many Christian/Judaism/Islam debates and meetings here in Dallas over the past few years. Meet and greet sort of things. They are usually forums where you can meet/speak/debate with others that are a different religion than you in a controlled environment. The idea is to spark coexistance I suppose.

I am finding it rather disturbing that people of the islamic faith cannot coexist with people of other faith. Does this mean that they are all radical, but some more vocal than others?

I pose this in R&F not to stir thing up btw. I figured this was the safest place to post it, and also notice there are more people here than the other forums. I am very interested in other opinions on this if you have them. I'm sure it will get to be a flame fest in a bit on this - but would love to hear others insight/opinion on it too. Call me curious!

[Hasbinbad]

Your anecdotal experience totally embodies the feelings of hundreds of millions of Muslims bro. You're not applying to the general what is true of the specific at all.

[Hasbinbad]

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[Peatree]

Originally Posted by Hasbinbad [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Your anecdotal experience totally embodies the feelings of hundreds of millions of Muslims bro. You're not applying to the general what is true of the specific at all.

I get that bro. I know my findings are in no way scientific nor reflective of the millions out there. However, based on my small samplig should I not have at least one? Just makes me wonder I suppose.

[Hasbinbad]

Well.. If you asked a hundred Irish people whether or not they can coexist with English people, I'm sure you'd get at least a few "Yes but" 's.

Maybe there's a fucking reason?

[pickled_heretic]

muslims are at a different point in their religion's chronology. both judaism and christianity have had a militant past. both religions have had a time and place where, if you asked that question, the answer from both would generally be that their obligation to spread and defend their religion (forcibly, if necessary) outstrips any call to live peacefully. in the case of christianity, this wasn't even really that long ago.

does that justify the rhetoric? no, of course not. but please understand that at some point in time pretty much every religion has been completely batshit insane in the exact same way (looking at you too buddhism) and the general trend is toward moderation over time.

[Hasbinbad]

Also, I can guarantee you that many christians - given the right set and setting (where they feel their bigotry would not be exposed) would give you some yes buts.

Also, ask Israeli nationals whether or not they can peacefully exist with Palestinians, who's homes they stole. BONUS FOLLOWUP QUESTION, why the apartheid?

[Hasbinbad]

pickled, you're dumb. That is all.

[dcapotos]

no

[pickled_heretic]

Originally Posted by Hasbinbad [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

pickled, you're dumb. That is all.

okay?