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Originally Posted by ronaldo
Well, I do agree that it would be nice if they learned some restraint. But besides the threat of physical violence, were catholics any less outraged when Sinead O'Connor tore up a picture of the pope on SNL? How many catholics called for a Sinead boycott? Different means, yes. But both over a political statement.
Typing as I think...there's also the abortion clinic bombings, all in the name of the catholic church "god". I don't see that as any less radical than some muslims. Sadly, or thankfully, just the volume.
Neither position with violence is justifable in my opinion.
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The difference between the Sinead example you mention is violence and IMO that speaks volumes about a person/religion. Also i'd prefer to see a war of words rather than violent outbreaks.
re - abortion clinics, yes you're right. There are extreme radical idiots who are part of anything. But as you also mention, the number/volume of muslims whom take part in these violent acts is far far greater. It's actually quite scary really.
What it boils down to on my part is that I just can't get my head around being that caught up in anything to want to kill for it. Except of course if my family were threatened. Both things you've already mentioned.....