Why is the Muslim religion a "religion of peace"?

[Bengalzona]

(10-24-2015, 04:26 PM)StLucieBengal Wrote: But there is a lot of excuse making or rationalizing for Islam.   Everyone is so quick to try and tell you that it's not violent, but as many have said its not the religion who is violent but the followers.  

Right now Muslims are a violent culture.   The fact anyone makes excuses for them is laughable.   And even if they aren't murdering people, they still are oppressing women which is equally as bad.   women are not allowed to speak to others unless their husband or father gives permission.    Is this the type of world we want to live?   A place where nonmuslim women are considered whores.  

Yes Christianity has also gone through a very violent time.   But somehow Christians have stopped large scale violence and oppression.  Muslims however have been violent for ages and continue their violence.  

The Muslims who are calling for reformation are the ones who truly want peace.  The ones who are not..... They just want the violence and their holy war.

The concept of a Islamic Jihad existed long before the concept of a Christian Crusade and has been instituted far, far more often. It is the same with slavery.