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In reply to the discussion: Muslim anti-radicalism activist detained in Texas because airline passengers thought he looked scary [View all]passiveporcupine
(8,175 posts)Religion is what people want it to be. They use what they want from their "books" and leave the rest.
The majority of Muslims in 1st world countries are peaceful. Unfortunately, there are still large areas in eastern lands, where religion is used to control people and maintain control. In those countries, religion is evil.
To say the Muslims in the US cannot be peaceful because they use the Quran is a lie. They are peaceful and do read the Quran. That is no different than saying all Christians in the US must be religious radicals because of the old testament. Yet many modern Christains put away the old testement and follow Jesus' teachings of love for your fellow man.
It is very disrespectful to post that Islam cannot be a peaceful religion. All religions evolve.