killing

It seems the preachers of peace have fallen short. Although both the Quran and the Bible contain God’s commandment that killing one innocent human being is like killing the whole of humanity, a large number of Americans believe it is justifiable to intentionally attack civilians.

A discussion of what factors lead to the acceptance for a culture of violence. Why are so many of us so insensitive to life? With the Quran and the Bible being from the same source, God clearly states that saving one life is like saving all of humanity.

Rachel Corrie, a twenty-three year old American, was crushed to death while defending a Palestinian home. She was wearing a bright red jacket and was waving her arms and hands standing on a pile of debris as a bulldozer (made by Caterpillar of Peoria, Illinois) drove over her and then backed up again.

An American Muslim leader, Dr. Ingrid Mattson, asks: Who has the greatest duty to stop violence? American Muslims have generally been more critical of injustices committed by the American government than of injustices committed by Muslims. This has to change.