Re: “If any country refuses to allow the spread of Islam within its borders, we will wage jihad on that country.”

Isn't it an all
encompassing ideology?
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Islam is a religion.
Islam (English play /ˈɪzlɑːm/;[note 1] Arabic: الإسلام‎ al-ʾislām
IPA: [ʔɪsˈlæːm] ( listen)[note 2]) is the monotheistic religion
articulated by the Qur'an, a text considered by its adherents to be
the verbatim word of God.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Islam

On Dec 20, 12:49 pm, THE ANNOINTED ONE <markmka...@gmail.com> wrote:
> My comment would be that Scientology was refused status as a
> "religion" due to its' all encompassing "way of life" "intrusion on
> life" doctrines. Since then the IRS has recognized them. However many
> countries in the world do not because it is as much an "ideology" as a
> "religion"  In what way is Islam any different?? Isn't it an all
> encompassing ideology?
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> On Dec 20, 10:56 am, plainolamerican <plainolameri...@gmail.com>
> wrote:
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> > "If any country refuses to allow the spread of Islam within its
> > borders, we will wage jihad on that country."
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> > don't be afraid ... just words from another abrahamic myth believer
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> > The Qur'an says, "Those who believe (in the Qur'an), and those who
> > follow the Jewish (scriptures), and the Christians and the Sabians,-
> > any who believe in Allah (God) and the Last Day, and work
> > righteousness, shall have their reward with their Lord; on them shall
> > be no fear, nor shall they grieve." (Qur'an, 2:62)
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> > islam, the fastest growing religion in the world, is here to stay ...
> > and protected by our constitution
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> > When Mohammed established the first Islamic state in Medina, he
> > regarded the Jews as allies, and concluded a treaty with them. Only
> > when they violated the treaty and sided with the Muslims' enemies did
> > the Prophet change his policy toward them.
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> > First, let's look at where these statements come from. These are
> > common stereotypes about Islam. People who don't understand the
> > religion like to toss around the accusation that the Qur'an teaches
> > violence and anti-semitism. Unfortunately, a lot of people who buy
> > into these misconceptions have distinctly Islamophobic agendas that
> > preclude them from having any positive views of Islam.
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> > Islam is a fourteen-hundred years old way of life. One simply can't
> > take the scripture of Islam, which is the Qur'an (also spelled Koran),
> > and make sweeping generalizations about the religion, particularly
> > when one lacks the qualifications to interpret the Qur'an.
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> > The Qur'an makes reference to different groups of non-Muslims. First,
> > the Qur'an recognizes the natural diversity of humanity, "O mankind!
> > We created you from a single (pair) of a male and a female, and made
> > you into nations and tribes, that ye may know each other (not that ye
> > may despise (each other). Verily the most honoured of you in the sight
> > of Allah is (he who is) the most righteous of you. And Allah has full
> > knowledge and is well acquainted (with all things)." (Qu'ran, 49:13)
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> > There is also the recognition that human beings are religiously and
> > ethnically diverse, "For, had God so willed, He could surely have made
> > you all one single community; however, He lets go astray him that
> > wills [to go astray], and guides aright him that wills [to be guided];
> > and you will surely be called to account for all that you ever
> > did!" (Qur'an, 16:93)
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> > What then does the Qur'an say about "infidels?" First, what does the
> > term infidel mean? It is not a Qur'anic term. It is a term that
> > Christians have historically applied to non-Christians, particularly
> > Muslims. Christian doctrine simply did not recognize the legitimacy of
> > Islam. Hence, Muslims were "infidels," and usually placed in the same
> > category as "pagans" and "savages."
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> > The Qur'an speaks of "kuffar," or those who disbelieve, or cover up
> > the truth, or deny the truth of God and His messengers. However, it is
> > incorrect to translate "kafir" as infidel. The Qur'an also does not
> > label all non-Muslims as kuffar, or unbelievers.
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> > The Qur'an talks about a group of non-Muslims called "Ahl al-Kitab,"
> > or People of Scripture. These are people who have received divine
> > revelation, particularly Christians and Jews. Therefore, the Qur'an
> > automatically recognizes previous Abrahamic faiths and accords special
> > status to the adherents of Christianity and Judaism. What is ironic is
> > that Christian and Jewish doctrine makes no provision for the
> > recognition of Islam; however, Islam recognizes both Christianity and
> > Judaism as divinely-revealed religions.
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> > On Dec 20, 9:09 am, Keith In Tampa <keithinta...@gmail.com> wrote:
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> > > Comments PlainOl?
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> > > On Tue, Dec 20, 2011 at 8:53 AM, Travis <baconl...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > > > Asslifters make easy targets.
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> > > > **
> > > >            New post on *Bare Naked Islam*
> > > > <http://barenakedislam.wordpress.com/author/barenakedislam/>  "If any
> > > > country refuses to allow the spread of Islam within its borders, we will
> > > > wage jihad on that country."<http://barenakedislam.wordpress.com/2011/12/19/if-any-country-refuses...> by
> > > > barenakedislam<http://barenakedislam.wordpress.com/author/barenakedislam/>
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> > > > Just like Egypt, Tunisia, Libya, and sooner or later, Syria, Jordan, and
> > > > Yemen, the U.S. is looking at Iranian-style fundamentalist Islamic
> > > > governments all  over the Middle East. But the real threat to America's
> > > > interests and security is a lot closer to home. In fact, it's already here.
> > > > Jordan's Tahrir Party leader, Sheik Admand Abu Quddum [...]
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> > > > Read more of this post<http://barenakedislam.wordpress.com/2011/12/19/if-any-country-refuses...>
> > > >  *barenakedislam<http://barenakedislam.wordpress.com/author/barenakedislam/>
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