Hey thank you Hive account@arthuradamson, it took a lot longer to understand than it did to read it, that is for sure hahaha.

Well, I read this book for a friend who is a Muslim. We were having a debate about religion and I said some things that my friend did not like about Islam. She told me that I should not speak about what I do not know. So I read it and I was a little horrified. I already knew it was a violent religion... but it is hard to believe that people still practice this kind of thing in this day and age.

I am completely an Athiest, but I have a big interest in history. Religion has shaped history, so it makes it much easier to understand when you understand what the people of the time believed. I feel it is greatly important to understand the past before you think about the future - there are many lessons to be learned.

Well, I personally do not recommend reading the Quran, but as an interesting point which you will like, Jesus and Mary are mentioned a lot in the book. In fact, Muslims are very fond of Jesus, although it is clear that they do not take many of his teachings on board.
I was brought up as a Catholic, so I too have come to respect the figure we call Jesus. He is definitely an example for us all.

I have to say, I really like that question you asked your two Muslim friends. This kind of question will create shortcut to the core of any religion. That was very good question.

But yes, I have to say Muhammad is an incredibly evil man when you compair him to Jesus. I am not joking when I say he is a thieving paedophile who thinks killing and amputating limbs is the way to keep people in line and make them want to convert. I find it very sad that a man like this is idolised and given the title as "The Perfect Man" by over a billion people.
But also, by saying such things about Islam, people consider you a racist and that you want to stir up hatred between people. Talking about religion in general is risky, but I believe we are in a time where we should be allowed to do it without fearing what people will do or say.

I have to say, I am really happy that you have not only taken the time to read this, but also left me with a story about your own experience. It has given me something to think about (comparing Jesus to Muhammad). It is very interesting to think that in a time when Christianity and Judaism were the two main religions, that something so similar yet so different sprang up out of nowhere and has stayed with us ever since.

I have a funny question for you: If Jesus and Muhammad met up for a meal and a chat, how do you think it would go?

Anyway, thank you again arthuradamson. Happy new year