09-18-2003, 05:58 AM
Asalam~O~Alykum
As we Muslims say. The first thing that i want 2 point out is that is Islam is not about killing our shopping off hands its about reaching Allah (God) without anyone interfering with that. Its one way connection. And about the stoning and lashing etc. These r the punishment for someone who committed a really great sin, but 2 prove that he/she did it there must be witnesses and other things 2. Also there other rules before they can chop off his/her hands or lashing them. So before u can judge on anything u must first know the rules form someone who really knows the religion so well or read a book that explains this religion in details. Also about saying that all non Muslims and evil is not one of our duties b/c only Allah (God) has the right 2 say who will go 2 heavens and who goes 2 hell. Also we never threatened any one b/c its a peaceful religion that don't require fighting only if it self defense. And if u studied history u would know. They teach it in public schools. I am sorry if ur research wasn't enough b/c u need 2 research more before u can judge. If ur looking for answers 2 some of ur questions. Look in to these web sites.
www.islamtomorrow.net/ yusuf.htm
www.islamfortoday.com/ history.htm
www.islam-guide.com/