Why People Hate Muslims And Islam?

[alisaroba]

What are the underlying reasons for the existence of negative sentiments towards Muslims and the religion of Islam?

[andy-hughes]

Spungle - All those atrocities were carried out by psychos who call themselves Muslims and say they did it for Islam, because that avoids them facing the inconvenient truth - that they are insane, and happen to enjoy killing people, and saying it's for the gang they believe they belong to.

Let's be real - if all Muslims shared that view, I would not be typing this, and you would not be reading it.

[Old_Geezer]

No, fair's fair. Many of the victims are at peace after an encounter. And many moderates don't dare disturb the peace. They'll tell that they can't complain.

[royfromaus]

1ozzy
Gotta love all the answers so far.
The devout Christians are so ready to ignore similar writings amongst their own scriptures.

I don't hate Muslims or Christians, I hate extremists!!
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Which religion has the greatest number of extremists...and why??

[royfromaus]

As with anything in life, the ninety-nine percent of people involved are fine, the one percent who use it to justify their psychopathy draw all the attention, and all of that is negative.
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Stuff I've just made up.

[andy-hughes]

I think the disproportionate amount of fundamentalism in Islam is due to two factors -

The fact that Islam is as much a lifestyle as a faith, impacting on daily life for all adherents, mild and fanatical.

And second, the personality traits inherent in the ethnicities that follow Islam - a tendency to take life, and attraction to 'belonging' far more intensely than Western populations do.

This leads to exaggerated notions of 'honour' and similar.

As a front for psychopathy, it's perfect, you can overdo the fanaticism and dial up the 'honour for the cause', and you have an instant excuse to murder anyone who doesn't think like you.

[andy-hughes]

Roy, you didn't make it up at all, you simply copied what I wrote.

Do try and come up with your own thoughts, instead of trying to steal mine.

[Sven666]

Alisaroba - “I think Islam is the only peaceful religion in the world according to Islamguide.eu”

Really? Considering the following passage from the Koran, I think you'll find that you've been misinformed:

“Never think of those martyred [killed] in the cause of Allah as dead. In fact, they are alive with their Lord, well provided for – rejoicing in Allah’s bounties and being delighted for those yet to join them. There will be no fear for them, nor will they grieve.” - Koran (3:169-170)

This quote is unequivocal. Those Muslims killed carrying out Jihad, will go directly to heaven. I think I am correct in saying no other major religion in the world teaches this kind of dangerous ideology. In fact, in the case of Christianity, there is a specific injunction on killing anyone, regardless of the circumstances.

The above passage (along with several others that venerate murderous violence) is the reason why Islam is categorically NOT a peaceful religion.

[Khandro]

alisaroba; // I think Islam is the only peaceful religion in the world according to Islamguide.eu//

If Islam is so "peaceful" and good, why is no one risking their lives trying to enter Islamic countries instead of fleeing from them as thousands of Muslims are doing on a daily basis, trying to leave them & migrate into Christian Europe, Britain & the USA ?

You should beware of false prophets.

In the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 7:15–20), Jesus warns his followers of false prophets: "Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing but inwardly are ravenous wolves. You will know them by their fruits. Are grapes gathered from thorns, or figs from thistles?

Very sound advice, methinks. :0)

[Peter Pedant]

Many of them can call righteous decent humans, 'Kaffir'
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what dat mean? O jesus ( or Issa) another one

K is a derived noun from kafara, not to believe, be an infidel according to my Wehr dictionary

Kafaar, kufr - someone who....

actually some think it is reserved for people who convert and then lapse ( apostate ) or are muslim and convert out

sticks and stones
Christians have a special place in the Quran - children of the book ( ahl al kitab) as jews as well

Bit techo for a sunday night

( and now someone really CAN say - foo what dat?)

[Peter Pedant]

Do try and come up with your own thoughts, instead of trying to steal mine.
oh come on woy - dont copy his words - it aint worf it !

[Spungle]

Andy, I don't think what you say is anything like accurate, and, at best, very naive. These people committed these hideous crimes because they were inspired to do so by their literal interpretation of the Koran, violent Islamic teachings and were committing jihad in the name of their prophet. Their repulsive religion inspired them, and they carried it out to the letter. Any attempt to paint these as one-off psychos is utterly ridiculous as is evidenced by the co-ordinated attacks and regularity of these evil acts. Don't be afraid to call it out for what it is.

[naomi24]

Spungle, //Andy, I don't think what you say is anything like accurate, and, at best, very naive.//

Indeed.

PP, //Christians have a special place in the Quran - children of the book ( ahl al kitab) as jews as well//

The last time you posted that I suggested you hadn't read far enough. Clearly you still haven't.

[douglas9401]

"You should beware of false prophets."

Or, put another way, "prophets".

[andy-hughes]

Spangle - You are the one not 'calling it out', as you put it.

Your perception of extremists 'literally interpreting' the Koran simply accepts their excuse for their murderous behavior as valid.

They say they are 'interpreting' because it's more easy to live with than admitting that they are clinically insane, and have no moral compass whatsoever.

If people literally 'interpreted' the bible, you would have plenty of people with one eye and one hand, because the bible instructs removal of them of they 'offend'

You can always find excuses for bad behaviour, from the mild to the extreme, but ease of finding them does not automatically confer validity.

Using writing from thousands of years ago written by people for whom life was cheap, and a sense of moral superiority was vital, does not excuse the murder of innocent people.

I do 'call it', because I don't follow the excuse for it, which you appear to do.

[Old_Geezer]

Checking out tommy's post, I think this may well indicate the nub of the issue.

"The koran can be interpreted in many different ways, that is why you have imams preaching hate, and other imams condemn the use of force. Either way it's a means of controlling the populace. Don't attend mosque see what happens."

Many religions seem to have a council of some sort that decides the religion's official interpretation of things. If a faction disagrees and can not convince the council to change it's mind it has the opportunity to leave and form a different sect.

However, while I'm not an expert on religion (I never found it that fascinating such that I felt a need to immerse myself in others unsubstantiated beliefs) it does seem to me that there is less formality in Islam and anyone deemed to be an imam can push their own views and persuade or manipulate others to support them. One can reason and discuss with an appointed group of learned leaders, one has next to no chance of convincing such a loose diverse mass of respected teachers, who can not even agree on the correct interpretation of some past guy's views on things. As I mentioned earlier, I think the religion is in desperate need of a reformation, at least so they can all "sing from the same hymn sheet".

[Zacs-Master]

‘ If people literally 'interpreted' the bible, you would have plenty of people with one eye and one hand, because the bible instructs removal of them of they 'offend' ‘

You feeling ok, Andy? If that meant to be some sort of constructive argument, it isn’t. The bible is interpreted all the time in countless ways. See Goodlife’s and Theland’s posts for empirical evidence.

[douglas9401]

Easy ZaM, the boiler's only just been fired up.

[Zacs-Master]

Well, Andy’s post was certainly steaming, Dougie.

[jennyjoan]

this is an answer sort of not related to "hate". But my deceased brother's girlfriend has a niece who went to Quatar some months ago - has met a muslim and has now converted.

There's a big family of them and once a week they amalgamate and have a fish supper etc and they (the girl is home at the moment) couldn't believe that one male (her uncle) entered the house - she run like hell to get a scarf to wrap her hair in as in the cult she is in - don't allow males to see her hair. There are other things she is doing as well to convert. This girl is from the *** of Belfast - so the family are devastated. She will be going back to live in Quatar - think she only knows this fella about 9 months. What a mug!!!

[jennyjoan]

**** a$ehole