Since when were any of the Abrahamic religions peaceful? The old testament is full of Jehovah commanding the Israelites to go and conquer as many rival tribes as they could, massacring anybody that got in their way in the process. Judaism, Islam and Christianity have no problems with waging holy wars of one sort or another.
You can still read violent intent into the New Testament if you look hard enough. One of my favourite quotes is "he that hath no sword, let him sell his garment, and buy one. ... :-)
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Date: 2008-01-31 04:42 pm (UTC)(no subject)
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Date: 2008-01-31 11:07 pm (UTC)The New Testament. But old habits die hard. Especially the ones that say you can kill people you don't like without remorse or fear.
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Date: 2008-01-31 11:55 pm (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2008-02-01 12:30 am (UTC)Well, what the hell. I'm no Christian. I follow the old gods.