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But what has really gotten me upset is that this situation has made me realise that the vast majority (or at least the vocal proportion) do not adhere to the principles and values set out in the Qur'an.
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Fourth, the Qur'an mentions the mocking of the prophet by his opponents during his lifetime yet tells the prophet to ignore their taunts, only say to them "peace" and leave their company. (Muslims these days like doing the opposite of what their book says). I would post verses but I fell that this is not the right place to do so. If any wants references from the text regarding this they can pm me.
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I am almost completely ignorant of what the Qur'an teaches, but it is my understanding that it has much more leeway regarding personal interpretation than books like the Bible. I've seen a few of the so-called "Sword Verses" (I believe that's what they're known as); is it all possible that the people caring out these violent acts simply have a differing viewpoint of what the Qur'an is telling them to do?
I am glad that I'm not the only one who believes that we're all worshipping the same God. It's a personal conclusion I came to awhile back.
I very much would like to read a few of the verses you're talking about. I find theology absolutely fascinating. On a completely different note, I've always wondered: is the western spelling of "Koran" at all offensive?