Wow, what a bunch of hypocritical crap. Spider, you say he pulled those lines out of context, but that's exactly what you did. In fact, you not only pulled it out of context, you got it wrong, which means you pulled it off some hate site and didn't even bother to verify any of it.
First off, let me make it abundantly clear, I don't advocate any religion, nor am I attempting to defend the Muslim faith. I'm just trying to make sure honesty is presented here...
Slay the unbelievers wherever you find them.” Koran 2:191
2:191 And slay them wherever ye catch them, and turn them out from where they have turned you out for tumult and oppression are worse than slaughter; but fight them not at the Sacred Mosque, unless they (first) fight you there; but if they fight you, slay them. Such is the reward of those who suppress faith.
This is in reference to those who attempt to "oppress" the worshiping of Allah. It was also pulled out of a series of scriptures that are rather telling. Just before 2:191 is 2:190 ---
2:190 Fight in the cause of Allah those who fight you, but do not transgress limits; for Allah loveth not transgressors.
And following that is:
2:192 But if they cease, Allah is Oft-forgiving, Most Merciful.
2:193 And fight them on until there is no more tumult or oppression and there prevail justice and faith in Allah; but if they cease, let there be no hostility except to those who practice oppression.
2:195 And spend of your substance in the cause of Allah and make not your own hands contribute to (your) destruction; but do good; for Allah loveth those who do good.
“Make war on the infidels living in your neighborhood.” Koran 9:123
9:123 O ye who believe! fight the unbelievers who gird you about, and let them find firmness in you: and know that Allah is with those who fear Him.
The context for this one is a bit difficult to discern, but it is in reference to those who attempt to stop you from spreading the word, per se. Again, fighting oppression.
“When opportunity arises, kill the infidels wherever you catch them.” Koran 9:5
9:5 But when the forbidden months are past, then fight and slay the Pagans wherever ye find them, an seize them, beleaguer them, and lie in wait for them in every stratagem (of war); but if they repent, and establish regular prayers and practise regular charity, then open the way for them: for Allah is Oft-forgiving, Most Merciful.
As you can see by the writing here, there's something missing. I.e., it was taken out of context and is in reference to Pagans with whom an alliance is severed or ended.
“Any religion other than Islam is not acceptable.” Koran 3:85
3:85 If anyone desires a religion other than Islam (submission to Allah), never will it be accepted of him; and in the Hereafter He will be in the ranks of those who have lost (All spiritual good).
Yeah, so... pretty much the same thing as in the Bible.
“The Jews and the Christians are perverts; fight them.” Koran 9:30
9:30 The Jews call 'Uzair a son of Allah, and the Christians call Christ the son of Allah. That is a saying from their mouth; (in this) they but imitate what the unbelievers of old used to say. Allah's curse be on them: how they are deluded away from the Truth!
Interesting how "perverts" came into your definition. Whoever took liberty in the translation obviously took
perversion of word to mean
sexual pervert. Anyway, this is the same sort of statement made in the Bible.
“Maim and crucify the infidels if they criticize Islam” Koran 5:33
5:33 The punishment of those who wage war against Allah and His Messenger, and strive with might and main for mischief through the land is: execution, or crucifixion, or the cutting off of hands and feet from opposite sides, or exile from the land: that is their disgrace in this world, and a heavy punishment is theirs in the Hereafter;
Once again, the truth is revealed. This is clearly indicating the punishment that should be doled out to those who wage war against them. So, once again, a false translation presented by our illustrious Spider.
Oh what webs of deceit you weave.
“Punish the unbelievers with garments of fire, hooked iron rods, boiling water; melt their skin and bellies.” Koran 22:19
22:19 These two antagonists dispute with each other about their Lord: But those who deny (their Lord),- for them will be cut out a garment of Fire: over their heads will be poured out boiling water.
And again, out of context. This is in reference to the "Day of Judgment" and what Allah will do to those who do not follow the faith. Basically, it's talking about Judgment Day, Hell, and Damnation.
“The unbelievers are stupid; urge the Muslims to fight them.” Koran 8:65
8:65 O Apostle! rouse the Believers to the fight. If there are twenty amongst you, patient and persevering, they will vanquish two hundred: if a hundred, they will vanquish a thousand of the Unbelievers: for these are a people without understanding.
So, how do you translate "without understanding" to "stupid?" Anyway, this is, just like everything else, posed out of context. This section is about war. In it, it is discussing things in both a historical context and in an actions context. I.e., what you should do in time of war. Here's a line from just before that above scripture
8:61 But if the enemy incline towards peace, do thou (also) incline towards peace, and trust in Allah: for He is One that heareth and knoweth (all things).
8:62 Should they intend to deceive thee,- verily Allah sufficeth thee: He it is That hath strengthened thee with His aid and with (the company of) the Believers;
8:63 And (moreover) He hath put affection between their hearts: not if thou hadst spent all that is in the earth, couldst thou have produced that affection, but Allah hath done it: for He is Exalted in might, Wise.
8:64 O Apostle! sufficient unto thee is Allah,- (unto thee) and unto those who follow thee among the Believers.
Basically, it's rallying up to a morale boost.
“Muslims must not take the infidels as friends.” Koran 3:28
3:28 Let not the believers Take for friends or helpers Unbelievers rather than believers: if any do that, in nothing will there be help from Allah: except by way of precaution, that ye may Guard yourselves from them. But Allah cautions you (To remember) Himself; for the final goal is to Allah.
Spider, your version is a little off. It's basically saying don't choose non-believers
"instead of" believers. It does not say you cannot have both as friends.
Btw, this is also something pretty much pushed in the Christian faith and definitely pushed in the Jewish faith.
“Terrorize and behead those who believe in scriptures other than the Qur’an.” Koran 8:12
8:12 Remember thy Lord inspired the angels (with the message): "I am with you: give firmness to the Believers: I will instill terror into the hearts of the Unbelievers: smite ye above their necks and smite all their finger-tips off them."
In this one, Spider, your version is clearly distorted. It's a comment posed by Allah to his Angels, and is followed with:
8:13 This because they contended against Allah and His Apostle: If any contend against Allah and His Apostle, Allah is strict in punishment.
Gee, sort of like God, aye? Or maybe you kinda forgot that whole killing of men, women and children thing...
“Muslims must muster all weapons to terrorize the infidels.” Koran 8:60
8:60 Against them make ready your strength to the utmost of your power, including steeds of war, to strike terror into (the hearts of) the enemies, of Allah and your enemies, and others besides, whom ye may not know, but whom Allah doth know. Whatever ye shall spend in the cause of Allah, shall be repaid unto you, and ye shall not be treated unjustly.
Again, about being oppressed... and it's interestingly followed by:
8:61 But if the enemy incline towards peace, do thou (also) incline towards peace, and trust in Allah: for He is One that heareth and knoweth (all things).
Anyway, I end with this entertaining bit of irony:
Qur'an 22:17 Those who believe (in the Qur'an), those who follow the Jewish (scriptures), and the Sabians, Christians, Magians, and Polytheists,- Allah will judge between them on the Day of Judgment: for Allah is witness of all things.
http://www.muslimaccess.com/quraan/arabic/022.asp
