Islam Is a Religion of Peace: part II

“Non-violence leads to the highest ethics, which is the goal ofall evolution. Until we stop harming all other living beings, we are stillsavages.” - Thomas A. Edison Pro defended Allah's call to war in the Qur'ran by explaining that "the context of these verses applies to those who initiate the attack against Muslims". He continues to explain that a peaceful religion may engage in warfare to obtain or maintain peace. That’s a bit of a paradox, if I do sayso. Tranquility after a bloodbath is not peace, unless you define peace as the destructionof non-Muslims. (Unfortunately, the term peace was defined in round one). The context of peace, as per the round one definition, is the cessation of violence or war. [1] Therefor, his burden is not that Islam seeks "peace within itself", but that it is an intrinsically peacefulreligion that desires the cessation of war and violence against anyone. Here we have a few quotes by supporters of peace, the cessation of violence and war: “Non-violence is the greatest force at the disposal of mankind. It is mightier than themightiest weapon of destruction devised by the ingenuity of man.” Mahatma Gandhi “Non-violence is not a garment to be put on and off at will. Its seat is in the heart, and itmust be an inseparable part of our being.” Mahatma Gandhi “Nonviolence means avoiding not only external physical violence but also internal violenceof spirit. You not only refuse to shoot a man, but you refuse to hate him.” Martin Luther King, Jr. “It belongs to the very substance of nonviolence never to destroy or damage anotherperson's feeling of self-worth, even an opponent's. We all need, constantly, anadvance of trust and affirmation.” Bernard Haring There are many causes I would die for. There is not a single cause I would kill for. Mohandas Gandhi "Every relationship of domination, of exploitation, of oppression is by definition violent, whether or not the violence is expressed by drastic means. In such a relationship, dominator and dominated alike are reduced to things- the former dehumanized by an excess of power, the latter by a lack of it. And things cannot love." Paulo Freire 2nd round Rebuttal: A truly peaceful religion resigns to absolute non-violence: Jainism fulfills the criteria of a peaceful religion, extending non-violence even toanimals. Hinduism fulfills the criteria of a peaceful religion, in accordance with"Ahimsa", (absolute non-violence, even in self-defense.) Buddhism fulfills the criteria of a peaceful religion (outside of self-inflicted harm inprotest ceremony), in accordance with "Ahimsa". Islam does not meet the criteria of a non-violent religion: Islam does not seek peace with men; it seeks to glorify Allah at any expense. Any acquiredpeace is coincidental, a splinter effect, not ordained and unintended. Islam is an Abrahamic religion and confirms that Allah uses violence himself: 1.> The destruction of the human race via a global flood 2.> The killing of Egyptian children by Allah 3.> The destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah by Angels Islam has over 500 verses dealing with cruelty, including these ten: 1.> If someone kills your slave, you are called to kill one of his. (That's murder of an innocent by any token.) (K 2:178) 2.> Moses asked Allah to harden the hearts of the Egyptians, so that they could not repent, effectively blocking their salvation. He desired their suffering and destruction, not their salvation and peace. (Surah 10:88)(***Note Pharaoh did eventually repent and praise Allah, but he was denied salvation because he waited to long.) 3.> Muslims are called to fight those who have been given some scriptures but refuse to believe in Allah (Christians and Jews). (Surah 9:29) 4.> Anyone who doubts that Allah grants victory to his prophet should commit suicide. Life and peace are virtues for Muslims only! (K 22:15) 5.> Adultery is punished with 100 lashes and Allah demands that a group of believers gather to watch the judgment occur. (24:2) 6.> Allah calls Muslims to kill all oppressors and if any disbelievers remain after the Muslim killed the oppressors, kill them too. (Surah 2:193) 7.> People who use religion as a hobby will be tormented by drinking boiling water, after which they burn in fire.(A little sadistic) (6:70) 8.> Allah sends strong delusions to idolaters, making it seem lawful for them to murder children. Ordained infanticide. (6:137) 9.> Muslims must fight to glorify Allah. They must kill and be killed for great rewards. (Surah 9:111) 10.> Muslims are called to join Allah to curse non-believers. (2:161) Islam is not a religion that preaches the cessation of war or violence. It does notseek peace. Islam seeks to humiliate non-believers. It seeks to cursenon-believers. It glorifies battle with non-believers. It punishes transgression with sadistic violence. The only peace that Islam preaches is the hypothetical utopia in which everyone believes and honors Allah. Argument extended. Pro also said: The Qur'an speaks of "kuffar," or those who disbelieve, or coverup the truth, or deny the truth of God and His messengers. However, it isincorrect to translate "kafir" as infidel. The Qur'an also does not label all non-Muslims as kuffar, or unbelievers." Rebuttal: Really? The Qur'an does not label all non-Muslims as unbelievers? 2:104 O ye who believe, say not (unto the Prophet): "Listen to us" but say"Look upon us," and be ye listeners. For disbelievers is a painful doom. 3:4 Aforetime, for a guidance to mankind; and hath revealed the Criterion (of right and wrong).Lo! those who disbelieve the revelations of Allah, theirs will be a heavy doom. 3:19 Lo! religion with Allah (is) the Surrender (to His Will and Guidance). Those who (formerly)received the Scripture differed only after knowledge came unto them, through transgression among themselves. Whoso disbelieveth the revelations of Allah (will find that) lo! Allah is swift at reckoning. 3:85 And whoso seeketh as religion other than the Surrender (to Allah) it will not be acceptedfrom him, and he will be a loser in the Hereafter. 4:55 And of them were (some) who believed therein and of them were (some) who turned away fromit.(Apostates) Hell is sufficient for (their) burning. 4:56 Lo! Those who disbelieve Our revelations, We shall expose them to the Fire. As often as theirskins are consumed We shall exchange them for fresh skins that they may taste the torment. Lo! Allah is ever Mighty, Wise. Conclusion: If you do not believe in Allah and his revelation, you are a non-believer and doomed fordestruction. Even Jews and Christians are condemned by the Qur'an, even thoughit acknowledges that they received the first revelations of Allah. I would respectfully ask my opponent to justify his claim that not all non-Muslims are Kuffar. (Kaffir / Kafir is also a correct rendition). I appreciate the "insinuation" that I didn't properly research the colloquial terms. [3] http://www.debate.org... [1] http://en.wikipedia.org... [2] http://www.thefreedictionary.com... [3]