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Questionable Teachings of Islam:

One Billion People Deceived

Introduction

It seems that religious ideologies have always played a pivotal role in the formation and
structure of societies, cultures and traditions since the dawn of mankind. We can observe
throughout the world today that there are countless religions and philosophies - each
claiming to have been exclusively enlightened to the "answer" that will bring peace and
harmony to mankind. Ironically, all do not agree and the result has led civilizations into
territorial conquests, tragic wars and injustices against humanity such as ethnic cleansing
that continues to this day. Many religions have been established through deceptions,
superstitions, fears and half-truths in order to keep a strict and rigid control over their
flock.

On the other hand, this does not exempt the ideology of Atheism (belief that God does
not exist) from being innocent of committing human atrocities. Millions of people have
been persecuted and killed by regimes that distance themselves from religious ideals such
as the governments that adhere to Communist, Socialist and Marxist philosophies.

Controlled through Fear:

Islam is one of many religions that has advanced its control over people through fear
tactics. However, Islam is more than a religion, as noted earlier, and its control delves
personally into the daily activity of each practicing Muslim. Even when faced with the truth,
Muslims are afraid to speak up to question great discrepancies that are found within
Islamic theology. For example, one popular response by Islamic groups is to state that
Islam means "peace" when in reality Islam means "submission." Another misleading
statement made by Islamic public-relations groups is to cite a verse from the Qur'an
stating that there is "no compulsion" in religion. (Qu'ran 002.256) Yet, that verse becomes
negated by contradictory teachings that command Muslims to fight against those who do
not believe in the Islamic god, "Allah," nor acknowledge Islam as the "religion of truth."
(Qur'an 009.029)

It was that specific compulsion that prompted the Islamic prophet, Muhammad, to engage
in military conquests - fighting against regional pagan tribes in Arabia. The ultimatum
issued to each tribal leader was for them to surrender and "embrace Islam" or face
destruction by Muhammad's armies. This religious movement continued quite successfully
after the death of Muhammad in 632, Common Era, and spread throughout the Mideast,
Europe and Asia until various civilizations and religious cultures were all brought under
the "banner" of Islam.

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