How Islam views itself (political)

[StephenB]

Since I have been a strong critic of some aspects of Islam in the past, I felt it was only fair to post this. however, I have some serious problems with what this report is saying...and I'll get to that later. Right now it's time for a cold one!

Major survey challenges Western perceptions of Islam - Yahoo! News

[Rissask]

very good news
Regarding the Harris quote- I think they might be twisting what Sam Harris really says/thinks.

I think his point was that Islam (and other religions) encourages, tolerates, and fosters irrational, illogical, and superstitious beliefs which can more easily lead to an environment where people are more easily swayed to radicalism and violence.

but I could have read him wrong

[local8]

I guess the only scary thing is the math...7% of 1.3 billion is 91 million, which means there are still 91 million people in the world who support terrorism.

[TAPPY]

Local8 - nice you see you

[local8]

Originally Posted by TAPPY

Local8 - nice you see you

Thanks for the hello...by your awards, it looks like you are building a dynasty!!

[horizon200]

Originally Posted by local8

I guess the only scary thing is the math...7% of 1.3 billion is 91 million, which means there are still 91 million people in the world who support terrorism.

But if you further that equation, 33% of the world popluation(at least in 2000) were Christians...in one form of religion or another. From one survey I read....
Partial results of the survey are:

First column of percentages is % of born-again Christians who view the religion's impact as negative

Second column of percentages is % of non-Christians who view the religion's impact as negative

Religion:
Islam 71% 24%
Buddhism 76% 22%
Scientology 81% 30%
Atheism 92% 50%


So, 71% of the 2.04 Billion Christians that think Islam is negative....and we're worried???