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Violence in Christianity and Judaism?

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  • Islam is the religion of peace. But Christianity and Judaism are NOT

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • All Abrahamic religions are peaceful

    Votes: 7 18.9%
  • None of the Abrahamic religion are of peace

    Votes: 12 32.4%
  • All Abrahamic religions are of peace, but all religions have violent nutjobs

    Votes: 9 24.3%
  • Christianity and Judaism are religions of peace, Islam is not

    Votes: 4 10.8%
  • Other (Please specify)

    Votes: 5 13.5%
  • Mistakes can be made when taking metaphors literally

    Votes: 0 0.0%

  • Total voters
    37

muizz99

Sunni Muslim
Please, explain the following passages:

Zephaniah 2:12-15

"You Ethiopians will also be slaughtered by my sword," says the LORD. And the LORD will strike the lands of the north with his fist. He will destroy Assyria and make its great capital, Nineveh, a desolate wasteland,
parched like a desert. The city that once
was so proud will become a pasture for sheep
and cattle. All sorts of wild animals will
settle there. Owls of many kinds will live
among the ruins of its palaces, hooting from the gaping windows. Rubble will block all the
doorways, and the cedar paneling will lie
open to the wind and weather. This is the
fate of that boisterous city, once so secure.
"In all the world there is no city as great as
I," it boasted. But now, look how it has become an utter ruin, a place where animals
live! Everyone passing that way will laugh in
derision or shake a defiant fist

Ezekiel 9:5-7

"Then I heard the LORD say to the other men, "Follow him through the city and kill everyone whose forehead is not marked. Show no mercy; have no pity! Kill them all – old and young, girls and women and little children. But do not touch anyone with the mark. Begin your task right here at the
Temple." So they began by killing the
seventy leaders. "Defile the Temple!" the
LORD commanded. "Fill its courtyards with
the bodies of those you kill! Go!" So they
went throughout the city and did as they were told."
 

Shermana

Heretic
Let me get this straight.

You're using verses in the Bible to describe Judaism as violent.

And then you're saying in your poll option that Islam is the religion of peace by default.

So are you not familiar with the verses in the Quran that talk about war and violence and taking war booty and all that? How do those fit into your criteria of "Religion of peace"?
 
None of the 3 religions are peaceful! Read the Jewish Tanakh, the Bible and the Quran. These books are enough to make any intelligent, good, peace loving person an atheist!
 

muizz99

Sunni Muslim
Let me get this straight.

You're using verses in the Bible to describe Judaism as violent.

And then you're saying in your poll option that Islam is the religion of peace by default.

So are you not familiar with the verses in the Quran that talk about war and violence and taking war booty and all that? How do those fit into your criteria of "Religion of peace"?

Let me ask you; are the Old laws part of the OT? Is OT part of the Bible? Who was the LORD in the OT? If jesus is God, he must able to travel to the past, present, and future. Christianity read the Bible. Not the torah. Judaism read the bible. Not the injeel. But they are all part of the bible.
 

McBell

Resident Sourpuss
Guys, suggest some other options for the poll. I'll add them.
How about adding:

None of the Abrahamic religion are of Peace.
All Abrahamic religions are of peace, but all religions have violent nutjobs.
Christianity is a religion of Peace, Islam and Judaism are not.
Judaism is a religion of Peace, Islam and Christianity are not.
Christianity and Judaism are religions of Peace, Islam is not.
Judaism and Islam are religions of Peace, Christianity is not.
Christianity and Islam are religions of Peace, Judaism is not.
 

outhouse

Atheistically
Wow, I can think of few less interesting things to do than to have a debate on theology and theodicy with an indoctrinated thirteen-year-old.

Correct.

Every post should be addressed as POE.

The childish nature and hatred in each post is obvious.


Ignored.
 

Thief

Rogue Theologian
Years ago I was watching a documentary about Islam.
Three men of such faith took turns at the podium.

One fellow all in white full length frock, spoke firmly of his belief as if a priest.

The next fellow in everyday street attire spoke of peace and sharing territory.

The last fellow dressed in a black frock began his speech....
'Islam is not a religion of peace.'
The crowd there met him with loud objection.

I suppose all religions have such extremes.
 

Breathe

Hostis humani generis
How about adding:

None of the Abrahamic religion are of Peace.
All Abrahamic religions are of peace, but all religions have violent nutjobs.
Christianity is a religion of Peace, Islam and Judaism are not.
Judaism is a religion of Peace, Islam and Christianity are not.
Christianity and Judaism are religions of Peace, Islam is not.
Judaism and Islam are religions of Peace, Christianity is not.
Christianity and Islam are religions of Peace, Judaism is not.
Added:

None of the Abrahamic religion are of Peace
All Abrahamic religions are of peace, but all religions have violent nutjobs
Christianity and Judaism are religions of Peace, Islam is not
Other (Please specify)

Decided to keep it short. Had to add the one before the last one, simply because OP asked for it.
 

ChristineES

Tiggerism
Premium Member
Yet another "My religion is better than your religion" thread. Just stopping in to say that I am not participating in it. :)
 

roger1440

I do stuff
muizz99, what do you think these verses mean?

Matthew 10:34-36
New International Version (NIV)

34 “Do not suppose that I have come to bring peace to the earth. I did not come to bring peace, but a sword.
35 For I have come to turn
“‘a man against his father,
a daughter against her mother,
a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law—
36 a man’s enemies will be the members of his own household.’
 

Thief

Rogue Theologian
muizz99, what do you think these verses mean?

Matthew 10:34-36
New International Version (NIV)

34 “Do not suppose that I have come to bring peace to the earth. I did not come to bring peace, but a sword.
35 For I have come to turn
“‘a man against his father,
a daughter against her mother,
a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law—
36 a man’s enemies will be the members of his own household.’

These quotes refer to the division among believers as His parables take hold.
 

McBell

Resident Sourpuss
Wow, I can think of few less interesting things to do than to have a debate on theology and theodicy with an indoctrinated thirteen-year-old.
Wow.
I made that same decision BEFORE it was revealed he is only 13...
 

McBell

Resident Sourpuss
Added:

None of the Abrahamic religion are of Peace
All Abrahamic religions are of peace, but all religions have violent nutjobs
Christianity and Judaism are religions of Peace, Islam is not
Other (Please specify)

Decided to keep it short. Had to add the one before the last one, simply because OP asked for it.
Works for me
 
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