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Is Islam a religion of peace or a religion of pedophilia?

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  • 8 years ago

    Neither the former nor the latter.

    Unlike the founders of some other reigions, Muhammad (and the god described by him) murdered countless humans. So Islam definitely is not a religion of peace.

    Most pedophiles never abuse any child and 90 % of child sexual abuses are committed by non-pedophiles. So the mere fact Muhammad slept with a prepubescent girl doesn't make Islam a religion of pedophilia either.

  • Anonymous
    8 years ago

    Peace. In Islam you cannot get married before puberty and the girl's permission is required. Historically, different cultures have had different "acceptability" standards. If thousands of years ago, age differences weren't a big deal - we really can't comment on it. We don't know what society was like but, my guess would be that kids weren't considered kids till 18! And given the way of life, they likely matured very early.

    That said some "muslims" today marry of their daughters at an unacceptable age. You will find that mostly these are poor and illiterate people. In Islam you cannot harm another human being. For example, before you perform the holy pilgrimage to Mecca - you are required to seek forgiveness from people as God will question you on your treatment of others.

    Also, you aren't supposed to marry for lust.

    This question is old and as always needs context. May God guide us to knowledge and forgive us our shortcomings. Hope this helped.

  • 8 years ago

    The Religion is Suppose to be Peaceful, but I think people take what's in the Qur'ran and turn the words around. I think even a lot of Muslims Misunderstand it themselves and thats why they do horrible things.

    Source(s): Qur'ran, watched Several Documentaries. and I'm Muslim
  • 8 years ago

    Most crimes committed are cultural, not religious. This happens throughout the world. Even your part of the world. Stop being such an ignorant, racist trouble maker.

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  • Andres
    Lv 6
    8 years ago

    A religion of the sword.

  • 8 years ago

    Lots of lunatics hide behind religion. But the Lord sees our heart, we can lie to everybody else, but not Him.

  • DM
    Lv 6
    8 years ago

    Careful, they aren't the only ones who have people who mess with children.

  • Anonymous
    8 years ago

    Yep.

  • Anonymous
    8 years ago

    your father was a pedophile, look how f**** up you are !!

    did he molested you eh

    it not too late, seek help.

  • Anonymous
    8 years ago
    Source(s): "Eight year old girl" and "her wedding night" are two phrases that should never go together
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