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Two protesters burn Koran in front of Iraqi embassy in Denmark (www.reuters.com)

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Because most Christians don’t feel so entitled to expect others to live by their rules, and threaten them with death when they don’t.

Ok come on, my friend. I know a bible burning won't get you the death penalty, but many many many people have been killed and imprisoned for not living to Christian values, especially in the United States. It's "just a few crazies" or whatever, but it really isn't since these actions happen in an environment of indirect public support.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

many many many people have been killed and imprisoned for not living to Christian values, especially in the United States.

As an outsider, I may not be aware of what you mean.

If you're hinting at colonization: Yes, definitely. But that is no longer practiced, or is it?

If you had recent or current events in mind: I'm not aware of those, please explain.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I see, I'm gonna make a low-ish effort post, but I'm happy to discuss further if you'd like:

Colonization still happens, but I think it matters that it happened in the past too. I would say that one of the most prominent recent examples would be the American invasion of Iraq. There are many political and economic aspects to the invasion, but one cultural angle is that it was widely supported by religious conservatives due to their opposition to Islam. American leadership was ghoulish in their own way, and to incompetent to actually colonize the country, but many of the literal footsoldiers joined the military to "get back at them for what they did to us", although as we know, none of the 9-11 terrorists were Iraqi.
Another example that springs to mind is the ongoing homophobic and transphobic hate crimes. One specific example would be the Pulse nightclub mass shooting. I would suggest that most American Christians don't support death for being gay, just the same as most American/Western Muslims don't support death for burning the Quran, but in other countries where religion overlaps more with politics, both of these can be considered serious criminial offenses.

I only mean to suggest that both religions have a bit of bloodthirst in them, which doesn't apply to everyone, but is certainly comparable. We can go deeper into the details, I just felt like you were giving Christians a bit of a pass that they don't deserve.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

That helps to understand where you are coming from, thanks for the explanation. While I see differences, I also see the similarities.

I only mean to suggest that both religions have a bit of bloodthirst in them, which doesn’t apply to everyone, but is certainly comparable. We can go deeper into the details, I just felt like you were giving Christians a bit of a pass that they don’t deserve.

Oh, definitely. Sorry if I gave the impression to have any good opinion about Christianity. I despise it wholeheartedly.

I only, and specifically, meant that the trouble you get for burning scripture is very different in Islam and Christianity. The latter probably has more blood on it's hands overall, but that's a different topic from my point of view. Also the overwhelming majority of both religions are decent, peaceful people.

They can believe what they want and live by their rules if they want. Just as others can disbelieve what they want and disrespect religious rules if they want. These rules have no power outside of their own bubble. It should be opt-in. At least it should be opt-out. But they must be optional.