narrfool

Ancient mariners used to put icons on their sails such as a cross, a chevron, or a saint. Is there a web site that shows and discusses the significance of some of these icons?

According to the article found on "http://www.cnn.com/2007/WORLD/europe/04/19/bible.a... Turkey's Christian community is less than 1% of the population, yet a half-a-dozen (extremist) Muslims killed people making Bibles.

People constantly bash the U.S. when things like this happen. So, back at you--without being racist, answer the following:

1) If Islam is peaceful, why attack such a small segment of the population? There are more Muslims in the "Christian" US, without this violence toward them.

2) If Islam is such a great religion, why do extremists need to resort to fear and intimidation? Forced belief is not true belief.

3) Is Islam really so bad extremists must bring others down with them instead of building themselves up? Idea: Spend 1/2 this energy improving yourself and you'll go farther.

4) What's the difference between this and a bully?

Please note: I have differentiated "extremists" and NOT treated all of "Islam" as this one unit.