Explain The Difference:
The fundamental difference is in the book the women are carrying. One contains Gods pure words and the other contains stuff that came out of the heart of mankind (70 virgins in paradise,...).

quite pathetic

It's stupid not pathetic. Actually it's both.

I believe religion should be an influence on lawmaking, in the fact that it's a huge part of society, whilst religion shouldn't be the law or be the only influence. Scientific data, studies and historical examples, attempts should be influencing legislation as well, to say a few.

I think it's a little dumb to not consider the differences between Islam and Christianity. Islam is very demanding and precise, while Christianity is lax and vague. Both are channels of faith and divine connection, but it's important to know what direction you want your life headed.

Also, Islam encompasses vast and diverse parts of the world, while honestly, Christianity is mostly whites and generally western-hemisphere people.

Bottom line, not seeing even simple differences between Islam and Christianity is like not differentiating between blue and gray. On that note, do colors share purpose? Yes, they give us heightened perspective. What does religion offer? Cultural unity, basis of morals, divine inspiration and valuable new informationto add to your perspective which you may then share with the rest of your preferred consensus.

Tell the difference:

I think it's a little dumb to not consider the differences between Islam and Christianity. Islam is very demanding and precise, while Christianity is lax and vague.

Christianity lax and vague.... :(

Are you mixing up nowadays Protestantism with Christianity? If yes then your post makes quite some sense.

Nobody here even knows what Islamic law is. Stop talking about things you don't understand.
People who want even a basic understanding of the subject have to study at university level for years.
You don't just go to Iraq, Chechnya, Afghanistan or Bosnia to blow up a few "infidels". Islamic law covers a whole range of subjects and includes absolutely everything from how to bring up children to how to distribute inheritance.


Wait a second did I just read something that actually made sense from Colonel. And something that was mostly true? No you don't have to study at a university for years to understand a religion. You can talk to your local spiritual leaders to understand that.

Well Norman, it's lax compared to Islam, and protestantism is an added effect. Roman catholicism is forcing things all the time though. I speak for myself when i say i don't go to church, never even been baptized. Way back when, i had to go to church once or twice and take communion (now THAT didn't taste like rat killer! )

God emperor, Islam is already key in China, Indonesia, middle east and a lot of Africa. As well as central Asia and even some of Europe in small amounts. Where do you go when you want sh** made?

*ladies and gentlemen, we spotted some turbulence ahead in the form of a mass poster troll, over*

Islam and Christianity are still the two biggest religions in China.
Only 2.1% of people in China are Christians.

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Wrong, Buddhism and taoism are the biggest religions in China.

^By far.

Australia actually has a bigger Islamic percentage than China.

*Cue Thomas 633 posting a picture about Australia*

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*jk, cue Thomas posting a picture of an Arabian car (there are actually a few really good ones)*

@Angry Grandpa

Buddhism and Taosim aren't religions because they aren't about gods, and more about the way of life.
There are people that are Christian Buddhist or Jewish Buddhist.

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Religions do not have to have (a) god/s.

Not necessarily, ox. Religion doesn't work without any sort of central cult. Otherwise, it's more towards the cultural category rather religion.
Look at native north Americans.

They have temples, though.

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