> Caliann the Elf <calianng_graves at yahoo.com> writes: > > I have yet to see the Scriptures of a major religion propose > > violence and harm upon others, even those not of their religion. > > The Bible does not do so. The Quran does not do so. The Talmud > > does not do so. In fact, in all of them, you will find a LOT of > > teachings that can be effectively translated as "Will you PLEASE be > > NICE to each other? Thanks, this is your God." ???? You've never read them possibly? How about Exodus 35:2 Six days shall work be done, but on the seventh day there shall be to you an holy day, a sabbath of rest to the LORD: whosoever doeth work therein shall be put to death. Let's try Matthew 10: 34-37 You must not think that I have come to bring peace to the earth; I have not come to bring peace, but a sword. I have come to set a man against his father, a daughter against her mother, a son's wife against her mother-in-law; and a man will find his enemies under his own roof. No man is worthy of me who cares more for father or mother than for me; no man is worthy of me who cares for son or daughter Or Luke 12: 49-53 I have come to set fire to the earth, and how I wish it were already kindled! I have a baptism to undergo, and what constraint I am under until the ordeal is over! Do you suppose I came to establish peace on earth? No indeed, I have come to bring division. For from now on, five members of a family will be divided, three against two and two against three; father against son and son against father, mother against daughter and daughter against mother. Most of the OT is big on vengeance. I'm not familiar with the Quran so I can't give quotes on that. But I'd bet they're there if you look for them. Baralier -- Good planning and organisation are just crutches for people who can't handle stress and caffeine. http://members.optushome.com.au/velvetspyder Costumier & Reprobate