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Debate Score:260
Arguments:165
Total Votes:285
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Is the Islamic religion peaceful?

Yes

Side Score: 122
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No

Side Score: 138
6 points

No. I don't think so at all. Where I come from people the Islamic people are just normal people. It is always the individual.

Side: Yes
Nox0(1393) Disputed
1 point

You obviously don't know many of them :D

Side: No
Azra(543) Disputed
5 points

You obviously cant tell the difference between religion and individual. But hey. Thats on you dude.

Side: Yes
5 points

I have a question. Who the hell keeps going to all the arguments supporting the "no" side, and up voting them? Some of their arguments don't even make sense.

Side: Yes
1 point

Quite common in here :D

Side: No
4 points

What we see on tv and read about are Islamic extremists. Every religion has them. Islam itself isn't violent.

Side: Yes
warrior(1854) Disputed
3 points

Yeah but in most other religions the "extremists" aren't a global movement like the jihad movement is. And in most other religions the extremists don't kill people like the west borrow baptist church for example annoying yes offensive yes hated yes dangerous no.

Side: No
GuitarGuy(6096) Disputed
4 points

Yeah, but they are still extremists. They don't represent Islam as a whole.

Side: Yes
4 points

War in Islam is only to be waged in cases of the enemy oppressing it's people. When we take prisoners of war, we are supposed to feed them before we feed ourselves and take care of them almost like a guest. Torture is forbidden under any circumstances. Killing is forbidden unless it's an accident or as act of justice such as executing a murderer. Saving one person is as if saving the world and killing one person outside the limits is kill killing the world. When we wage war we are not permitted to destroy religious structures. Even so much as damaging the enemies plants is forbidden unless for some reason we absolutely need to. Harming anyone who isn't fighting against you is forbidden, which includes children and non-fighting women and even soldiers that have surrendered. Rape is forbidden. Fighting the enemy after they have repented or surrendered is forbidden. Pointing a weapon at another Muslim, even in jest, if forbidden. The Quran states that fighting is prescribed even though we hate it. We are encouraged to give charity without anyone else knowing if possible.

Islam is all about peace, fighting only when necessary. Do not equate the hypocrities you see on the news with true Islam.

Side: Yes
3 points

This again? Come on we get it it's pretty vicious for a religion. I'm on this side though because I don't see it as any more hateful than any other famous religion.

Side: Yes
3 points

Undoubtedly, islam is the teligion of peace. I think that every religion are good and god created human and called them you should keep peace. The problem here is that people (i.e non-muslims) tend to look and perceive Islam from this point of veiw that of killing and death sentence, from the media or they just look for information to enhance thier percepctive . What I am trying to say that Islam can't merely be understood like this. God tells us in the Quran that we shall not kill ourselves, that life is sacred, and that we shall not aggress. If an enemy aggresses and fights us, we can defend ourselves but we have no excuse to fight them if they decide to refrain. Also, we must not kill another believer; so before we strike we have to be absolutely sure. All of this put together means that suicide bombing, hijackings, and terrorism are non-Islamic.

Side: Yes
2 points

Hold on, let me tell that to the Christians in Islamic nations where it is the law that, if you say "Allah is not god" you get hanged. Or maybe to my friend whose father was killed by Muslims because he was a pastor. How about passages that tell Muslims to kill unbelievers? ya thats real peace alright!

Side: No
Nox0(1393) Disputed
1 point

As usual, in every debate about Islam, new accounts start showing up....

Side: No
2 points

1. The number of muslims is about 1.6 billion. If 1 terrorist could kill 10 people and what can do 1.6 billion terrorists? This example proves that they are not terrorists!!!

2. Why is bombing civilians and their children not a terrorism?

3. Why is oil more expensive then human's life?

4. Why did eurpeans plunder Africa, India, Syria and other countries? Why are europeans not terrorists?

Side: Yes
1 point

All terrorists are Muslims...excepts the 94% that aren't.

Side: Yes
Aadeeba(4) Clarified
1 point
Side: Yes
Nox0(1393) Disputed
1 point

except about 30% to be more accurate and that makes about 300 000 000 freaks.

Side: No
Aadeeba(4) Disputed
1 point

I have provided sources, where are your? In addition to that, these stats were based on the total number of documented terrorists worldwide. You seem to be referring to just the muslim population. In which case, your statement is pretty irrelevant to mine.

Side: Yes
1 point

Islam is all about peace. Even the well-known word "jihad" means the struggle against yourself (not against others).

Side: Yes
6 points

Jihad.

Enough said.

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Side: No
dauresh(3) Disputed
1 point

Jihad is struggle through nonviolence. Jihad in a broader meaning is the struggle against your SELF.

Side: Yes
Gloria(135) Disputed
1 point

I love struggling against myself by killing other people.

That's so nonviolent and peaceful.

Right?

Right...?

Side: No

If Islam were a peaceful religion, you'd think there would be at least 1 peaceful Islamic nation. You know, one where you arn't killed when your uncle rapes you or when your a pastor or when you refuse to take part is jihad.

Side: No
GuitarGuy(6096) Disputed
3 points

How about Indonesia? It has the largest Muslim population in the world. It's ranked higher than the U.S. in the Global Peace Index.

Side: Yes
3 points

I can send you reports of churches being burned down by Muslims in Indonesia, it's actually ranked as one of the most hostile nations for Christians to live.

Supporting Evidence: Persecution in Indonesia (persecution.net)
Side: No
Octoneo(4) Clarified
3 points

What most people do not know is there is no Islamic nation currently. An Islamic nation is one what follows the political structure set down by Prophet Muhammad (SAW). that was abolished in 1924. So the current actions of Muslim majority governments is not indicative of Islam.

Side: Yes
3 points

yes they are not a peaceful religion as we here more about it in TV and news. even in gulf and many other countries demonstration are going on

Side: No
3 points

The Quran permits slavery. Having sex with them is permitted. During the prophet's conquer he raided caravans and families. He kills the parents of a jewish girl then proceed to rape her and force her to convert to Islam.

Really? A teenager and a middle aged man she knows nothing of. Moving on. Wife beating is permitted. Penalty for apostasy is death

Children aged 10 are legally ready for marriage and sex. The child's opportunity for further education is diminished.

Religion of peace my infidel ass.

Side: No
Sitara(11080) Disputed
2 points

Prove every last one of your claims or admit that you lied.

Side: Yes
skywh(104) Disputed
3 points

Qur'an (33:50) - "O Prophet! We have made lawful to thee thy wives to whom thou hast paid their dowers; and those (slaves) whom thy right hand possesses out of the prisoners of war whom Allah has assigned to thee

Qur'an (23:5-6) - "..who abstain from sex, except with those joined to them in the marriage bond, or (the captives) whom their right hands possess..."

Qur'an (4:24) - "And all married women (are forbidden unto you) save those (captives) whom your right hands possess."

There are more. Safiya was one of his teenage wives. A jewish captor of which their parents were murdered by him. Aisha was also one of his wives. She was 10 when they consummate. In Islam, young girls aged 10 are allowed to marry. The wife is to be a prisoner at home and can only leave the house if given the permission. A wife's sole duty is to serve the husband, children and household. I know you renounced Christianity but don't do it to your intelligence.

Side: No

Islam is about as peaceful as Christianity was in the past.

Side: No
2 points

Hahahahahahahahaha oh wait your serious let me laugh harder HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!

Side: No
3 points

Wait, let me help, HaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHa, ok I'm' done, yeah peaceful religion for sure, yeah that will keep the liberal apologetics happy.

Side: No
4 points

Did you know they are so peace full that in there religion killing is forbidden for one whole month wow. I mean an entire single month amazing

Side: No
Sitara(11080) Disputed
2 points

I thought that you were a liberal. o.O

Side: Yes
Sitara(11080) Clarified
1 point

He is just asking questions to get people talking. He is a Christian. .

Side: Yes
warrior(1854) Disputed
2 points

I know ----------------------------------------------------------------

Side: Yes

Any religiob that has a concept of a holy war such as a jihad is not peaceful, nor is one that had such a disdain for non-believerd they say that they deserve an eternity in hell. It is neither peaceful or tolerant especially with its out dated hatred for homosexuality.

Side: No
Sitara(11080) Disputed
3 points

You know nothing about jihad. True jihad is an internal struggle against sin and evil.

Side: Yes
2 points

Well actually, I heard that the 'kuran' of the islamic religion actually encourages war and violance against non-islamics. still, i should say that i am not that familiar with 'kuran'

Side: No
wondo0802(17) Disputed
1 point

Got the spelling wrong..

Anyways, I learned more stuff over the years and the translation is disputed I guess

Wikipedia link https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quranandviolence#Directive for anyone who's interested.

However, if one's gonna label a religion violent for something in their holy text, I'm not sure if Christianity is free of accusations. Then again, not an expert..

Side: Yes
2 points

Sure.... They want every little "piece" of the earth to be Islamic and if not, they'll blow your fucking brains out

Side: No
2 points

Let the down voting begin. ;)

Side: No
1 point

No, it's not. It's very cruel sociopolitical system that does not respects even the most basic human rights.

Side: No
Sitara(11080) Disputed
1 point

You are a bigot. .

Side: Yes
Nox0(1393) Disputed
0 points

and you are dumb .

Side: No
Sitara(11080) Disputed
1 point

Surah 2:256: There is no compulsion in religion; truly the right way has become clearly distinct from error; therefore. whoever disbelieves in Shaitan and believes in Allah, he has laid hold on the firmest handle, which shall not break off, and Allah is Hearing, Knowing. Surah 60:8: Allah does not forbid you respecting those who have not waged war against you on account of (your) religion, and have not driven you forth from your homes, that you show them kindness and deal with them justly; surely Allah loves the doers of justice. 9: Allah only forbids you respecting those who have made war with you on account of you on account of (your) religion, and drove you forth from your homes and backed up (others) in your expulsion, that you make friends with them, and whoever makes friends with them, these are unjust.

Side: Yes
Nox0(1393) Disputed
2 points

Quran (3:56) - "As to those who reject faith, I will punish them with terrible agony in this world and in the Hereafter, nor will they have anyone to help."

Side: No
skywh(104) Disputed
1 point

You are sincerely stupid. Surah 2:256 There shall be no compulsion in [acceptance of] the religion. The right course has become clear from the wrong. So whoever disbelieves in Taghut and believes in Allah has grasped the most trustworthy handhold with no break in it. And Allah is Hearing and Knowing.

Here Taghut means idol worships and the worship of many gods. That means all polytheistic religion. While insisting their ways are right and just. Idols are medium in which we channel our thoughts to divine forces. The object alone is useless. There are no tolerance in Islam. Surah 60:8 is the response of the prophet to a daughter who refuses to allow her mother to enter the house since she is a disbeliever. Notice the prophet does not forbid her from 'respecting' but ask that her mother be judged accordingly.

Justice is seen in the eye of Islam not of humanity. That last verse suggest muslims to not befriend those who fought against their religion and drive them out of their homes. They did not mention to not do THAT to others. The Prophet drove non-believers out of their home countless upon countless of times. No one drove people out of their houses but THEM!

Side: No
1 point

"Fight those who do not believe in Allah...nor follow the religion of truth, out of those who have been given the Book, until they pay the tax in acknowledgment of superiority and they are in a state of subjection."

Koran Chapter 9 Verse 29

Here are 163 more verses about Jihad: http://www.answering-islam.org/Quran/Themes/jihad_passages.html

Side: No
1 point

no because recently lee rigby was brutally killed but the person that committed this attack was once a Christian and then converted and now he is committing acts of terror also chowlduhury is a hate preacher who convinces Muslims to claim benefits and get as much as they can out of the British government.

Side: No
1 point

No, islam is one of the most riotess religions. Fact.

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Side: No

According to Sharia Law, homosexuals are to be executed. This is not peaceful!

Side: No