I have read this is a true statement for many muslims in the middle east, but what about muslims who live outside of the middle east? Is this true about your personal opinion regarding Israel and a Jewish State?
Kinda of off topic, but related to OP:
You know, Christianity has a bad rap because so many people claim to be, but are clearly not. Luke warm so~so believers, bandwagon jumpers and such. If this is true (and it is) then the same can be applied to muslims. Dedicated muslims are radical. The bit about peace and acceptance is there, but isn't seen in places where they control. I've talked to two missionaries who have been in Afghanistan for several years now(8 or 9 I think), and even though they have brought schools, clean water and a clinic in to a region, being openly christian will still get your head cut off. Same in many places in Iraq (I know I was there).
Another missionary in Africa, Tanzania, that visited my church last week talked in part about Muslim recruits being trained to kill pastors, there was a huge attack last Easter (if memory serves) where the U.S embassy told many there not to attend church that day because they were aware of it themselves.
Does that mean every single Muslim is like that? No, don't be silly, many just want to love God, this is also why we are seeing droves come to Jesus in the middle east as missionaries efforts continue to expand in that region, they love God and want a deeper relationship.
Does that mean every region controlled is like that? No, but it's close, I can't come up with somewhere off the top of my head that isn't atm or headed in that direction.
That's my own experience and accounts I've heard first hand. For the record, I have a heart for the people of Iraq, they are not my enemy, not before I was a christian and was deployed over there, and not after. The Lord wants all his people to love Him and His son, I mean heck He loves me, so of course He still loves them as well.
