tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20271097.post3920259664018139737..comments2023-05-11T05:33:36.857-04:00Comments on Persecuted Church Weblog: Do we apply a double standard to acts of violence committed by Muslims?Greg Musselmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15224965213121759243noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20271097.post-65864736558048833692009-12-01T08:23:14.132-05:002009-12-01T08:23:14.132-05:00The double standard exists *because* the majority ...The double standard exists *because* the majority of religious violence is performed by Muslims. If Christians turned to violence in this way, within a few years there would be calls throughout the world to 'respect Christian beliefs' and to 'avoid punishing the innocent Christians'. Worse, if the majority of Muslims ever renounce violence, they will *then* have the centuries of violence of their co-religionists flung in their faces - because it will be safe to do so.<br />Basically, our typical loudmouth is a coward and won't abuse anyone he fears - but will happily abuse anyone who is different but not dangerous.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20271097.post-79258756824949554652009-11-14T10:35:54.982-05:002009-11-14T10:35:54.982-05:00Jesus said that the sin of the world is that they ...Jesus said that the sin of the world is that they don't believe in Him.Jesus warns us many times that the world will hate us,believers,because we do not belong to the world.<br />Muslim,Hinduism,Buddhism,Animism,Materialism have no belief in Jesus Christ,Behind all this is Satan,the enemy of God from the beginning.<br />So why are we surprised?Are we surprised when a volcano erupts at unexpected times?<br />Should we then condone the actions of people caught in the frenzy of totaliarism of these movements and commit heinous crimes against those who hate the followers of Jesus?Who by their very lives and teaching expose the lies of Satan?<br />We certainly should not but expose them as crimes against God and man!<br />What weapons should we use?<br />Let us follow Jesus example of HONESTY in LOVE.<br />Realising that such"weapons"will undoubtedly cause increased hatred against The King of kings and Lord of lords and us his servants.<br />And only in the Strength of the Holy Spirit will we,frail human beings have the COURAGE !!<br />Suzanna MeyerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20271097.post-84862063863820117372009-11-13T17:39:31.592-05:002009-11-13T17:39:31.592-05:00I think I had in mind more of the "local feed...I think I had in mind more of the "local feedback loops"-- that is, Muslims in the West who might fear reprisal after an attack by Muslims in the West vs. Christians in Nigeria who might fear reprisal after an attack by Christians (or a perceived attack by Christians.) As nations that seek to uphold the rights of their citizens and protect them more vigorously than other nations, we simply have a higher standard to live by.Matthewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17986483712873196944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20271097.post-32790639144768415502009-11-13T16:39:37.884-05:002009-11-13T16:39:37.884-05:00Perhaps. But in my 12 years I have never seen Chri...Perhaps. But in my 12 years I have never seen Christians in the developing world attack Muslims for attacks like this made in the West. For example, Christians in Nigeria did not retaliate for 9/11 or attacks like this one in Fort Hood. They usually involve local incidents.<br /><br />The same cannot be said for responses of Muslims who respond in retaliation for incidents in the West.Glenn Pennerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13775729921874246091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20271097.post-63708071888234317722009-11-13T16:25:30.300-05:002009-11-13T16:25:30.300-05:00As those who routinely publicize and seek to oppos...As those who routinely publicize and seek to oppose reprisal violence against Christians in places like Nigeria, Indonesia, etc., shouldn't we be sensitive to the fact that we must be careful to prevent one man's violent acts from becoming a bloodbath as people take out their frustration and anger on those who share the affiliation (but maybe not the ideas/motivations) of that one man?Matthewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17986483712873196944noreply@blogger.com