islam is more violent than chrisitanity

However, I am free to provide arguments and evidence for statements that contradicts the debate's resolution. My opponent has to prove that the religion of Islam is potentially more violent than the religion of Christianity in their teachings. For the purpose of this debate, I will be using the translations: Sahih International and the New International Version for the Quran and the bible respectively unless stated otherwise. Some longer sets of verses will be directly referred to through a link to provide writing characters.3- DefinitionsVIOLENCE 1 a : exertion of physical force so as to injure or abuse (as in warfare effecting illegal entry into a house) b : an instance of violent treatment or procedure 2 : injury by or as if by distortion, infringement, or profanation : outrage 3 a : intense, turbulent, or furious and often destructive action or force violence of the storm> b : vehement feeling or expression : fervor; also : an instance of such action or feeling c : a clashing or jarring quality : discordance 4 : undue alteration (as of wording or sense in editing a text) . http://www.merriam-webster.com...4- Rebuttal4a- Quranic versesMy opponent stated: "The Quran contains at least 109 verses call Muslims to war with nonbelievers for the sake of Islamic rule". I ask my opponent to clarify what he means by "war with nonbelievers for the sake of Islamic rule" and provide evidence for this statement. Your statement seems to contradict:And had your Lord willed, those on earth would have believed - all of them entirely. Then, [O Muhammad], would you compel the people in order that they become believers? (Quran 10:99)I believe the verses my opponent was referring to in his argument were:. http://quran.com...There is no encouragement to start violence, but to suppress and respond to it. Fitnah means affliction, tumult, and discord. (1, p.81) Thus, Islam is not actively seeking violence. The verses states: "Fight in the way of Allah those who fight you but do not transgress. Indeed. Allah does not like transgressors", and "But if they cease, then there is to be no aggression except against the oppressors". ---. http://quran.com...These verses refers to the battle of Badr and addresses to those who acted adversely toward Muslims. It is illogical to instruct Muslims to sip tea while they are about to get butchered. The same Sura states:And if they incline to peace, then incline to it [also] and rely upon Allah . Indeed, it is He who is the Hearing, the Knowing. (Quran 8:61)And yes, the Quran forbids cowardice and encourages courage. An argument against cowardice can be found in An-Nisa' (Sura 4). A part of it is:And what is [the matter] with you that you fight not in the cause of Allah and [for] the oppressed among men, women, and children who say, "Our Lord, take us out of this city of oppressive people and appoint for us from Yourself a protector and appoint for us from Yourself a helper? " (Quran 4:75)---. http://quran.com...This refers to the hostile polytheists who broke the peace treaty, Muslims had every right to fight back. Furthermore, the verses grants sanctuary to polytheists who seeks protection. ---I ask my opponent to clarify what he means by "slaughter". "I advise you ten things Do not kill women or children or an aged, infirm person. Do not cut down fruit-bearing trees. Do not destroy an inhabited place. Do not slaughter sheep or camels except for food. Do not burn bees and do not scatter them. Do not steal from the booty, and do not be cowardly. " (Malik's Muwatta, Book 21, Number 10). http://quran.com...4b- Christianity comparisonMy opponent acknowledges that the old testament is violent, and extremely violent I might add. Here are a few highlights:. https://www.biblegateway.com...I am bewildered by my opponent's claim that the "atrocities" of the OT isn't "necessary" anymore. Well, I ask him to bring me one verse that states that following the OT is a sin. In fact, practicing and teaching the OT is encouraged:Matthew 5:17-1917 “Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them. 18 For truly I tell you, until heaven and earth disappear, not the smallest letter, not the least stroke of a pen, will by any means disappear from the Law until everything is accomplished. 19 Therefore anyone who sets aside one of the least of these commands and teaches others accordingly will be called least in the kingdom of heaven, but whoever practices and teaches these commands will be called great in the kingdom of heaven. This can be considered a concession of the debate by my opponent. My opponent then provides verses that shows that Jesus didn't condemn adultery punishment by hypocrites. This is contradictory since Jesus is going to torture who commit adultery and kill their children too:Revelation 2:22-2322 So I will cast her on a bed of suffering, and I will make those who commit adultery with her suffer intensely, unless they repent of her ways. 23 I will strike her children dead. Then all the churches will know that I am he who searches hearts and minds, and I will repay each of you according to your deeds. He then mentions turning the other cheek, other instructions include:Matthew :41-42And if anyone wants to sue you and take your shirt, hand over your coat as well. 41 If anyone forces you to go one mile, go with them two miles. 42 Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you. Mark 9:42-4742 “If anyone causes one of these little ones—those who believe in me—to stumble, it would be better for them if a large millstone were hung around their neck and they were thrown into the sea. 43 If your hand causes you to stumble, cut it off. It is better for you to enter life maimed than with two hands to go into hell, where the fire never goes out. [44] 45 And if your foot causes you to stumble, cut it off. It is better for you to enter life crippled than to have two feet and be thrown into hell. [46] 47 And if your eye causes you to stumble, pluck it out. It is better for you to enter the kingdom of God with one eye than to have two eyes and be thrown into hell,this means that Christianity encourages self-harm and self-victimisation, and thus encourages violence from others and on self. Islam is superior in this aspect:And spend in the way of Allah and do not throw [yourselves] with your [own] hands into destruction [by refraining]. And do good; indeed, Allah loves the doers of good. (Quran 2:195)Also, my opponent implies that Jesus came to bring peace and love, which is false. Matthew 10:34-3634 “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. ’Luke 14:25-2625 Large crowds were traveling with Jesus, and turning to them he said: 26 “If anyone comes to me and does not hate father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters—yes, even their own life—such a person cannot be my disciple. In fact, Jesus is going to execute all who oppose him, which leads to massive bloodshed and violence. Luke 19:2727 But those enemies of mine who did not want me to be king over them—bring them here and kill them in front of me. ’5- References(1) cdn. almaany. com/dicload/Dictionary_of_Islamic_Terms. pdfQuran. comBiblegateway. com