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Ok, I will weigh in here.
There are many similarities, and most of the muslims I talk to here in Afghanistan are well aware of them.
However, it is a mistake to think of Islam as a single, cohesive entity. It is far more varied and fractured than Christianity. I have read the transcripts from sermons at local mosques where the people are implored to wage Jihad against any non-believers (I.E. Christians). I have also heard exactly the opposite from Mullahs who were preaching only a short distance away. I have read the night letters that get posted on the doors of girls schools, teachers houses, health clinics, etc. and have yet to see one that supports mutual understanding.
There are many similarities between christianity and islam, both things to be proud of, and things that should shame us.
I don't want to threadjack here, but Will, I don't see how you have left any room for discussion. Your first post points out similarities, yet we can't discuss the many differences? It leaves room for only nods of agreement.
There are key differences between the "big three" religions that are very crucial towards understanding why the world is the way it is. The similarities only go so far.
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