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====Rebuttal====

====Rebuttal====

The Quran in verses 4:95 and 9:91 specifically exempt the 'weak' and disabled from Jihad, which makes no sense in the context of a spiritual struggle.

The Koran in verses 4:95 and 9:91 specifically exempt the 'weak' and disabled from Jihad, which makes no sense in the context of a spiritual struggle.

==="Islam is a Religion of Peace"===

==="Islam is a Religion of Peace"===

====The Myth====

====The Myth====

''Muhammad was a peaceful man who taught his followers to be the same.  Muslims lived peacefully for centuries, fighting only in self-defense, and only when it was necessary.  True Muslims would never act aggressively.''

''[[Mohammed]] was a peaceful man who taught his followers to be the same.  Muslims lived peacefully for centuries, fighting only in self-defense, and only when it was necessary.  True Muslims would never act aggressively.''

====Rebuttal====

====Rebuttal====

There is no real argument over who is a "true Muslim" due to the fact that in one of the Quran's last chapters, Sura 9, defines the true believer as one who, ''"strives and fights with their wealth and person"''. On the other hand, it defines hypocrites as those who ''"sit at home," refusing to join the jihad against unbelievers in foreign lands."''

There is no real argument over who is a "true Muslim" due to the fact that in one of the Koran's last chapters, Sura 9, defines the true believer as one who, ''"strives and fights with their wealth and person"''. On the other hand, it defines hypocrites as those who ''"sit at home," refusing to join the jihad against unbelievers in foreign lands."''

==="Muslims believe in Jesus"===

==="Muslims believe in Jesus"===

====The Myth====

====The Myth====

''In keeping with the tolerant religion of Islam, Muslims have great respect for the Jesus found in the Bible.

''In keeping with the tolerant religion of Islam, Muslims have great respect for the Jesus found in the Bible.''

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====Rebuttal====

====Rebuttal====

The Quran specifically refers to Christians as "blasphemers"(5:17 and 5:72), as liars(10:68-69), and that Christians will be mocked while being tortured in Hell(22:19-22).

The Koran specifically refers to Christians as "blasphemers" (5:17 and 5:72), as "liars" (10:68-69), and claims that Christians will be mocked while being tortured in Hell (22:19-22).

==="Islam is Tolerant of Other Religions"===

==="Islam is Tolerant of Other Religions"===

====The Myth====

====The Myth====

"''Religious minorities have flourished under Islam. Muslims are ordered to protect Jews and Christians(the People of the Book) and do no harm to them. In Sura 109, the Quran says,"To you, your religion. To me, mine.''"

"''Religious minorities have flourished under Islam. Muslims are ordered to protect Jews and Christians (the People of the Book) and do no harm to them. In Sura 109, the Koran says, "To you, your religion. To me, mine.''"

====Rebuttal====

====Rebuttal====

Any true Quran scholar would point out that the purpose of the verse was to distinguish Islam from the Polytheism of the Quraysh, rather than advocating tolerance for non-Muslims.  

Any true Koran scholar would point out that the purpose of the verse was to distinguish Islam from the Polytheism of the Quraysh, rather than advocating tolerance for non-Muslims.  

Additionally, there are over 500 verses of the Quran that talk about Allah's hatred for non-Muslims and the "punishment" that he has prepared for their unbelief.

Additionally, there are over 500 verses of the Koran that talk about Allah's hatred for non-Muslims and the "punishment" that he has prepared for their unbelief.

==="Islam Facilitated the Golden Age of Scientific Discovery===

==="Islam Facilitated the Golden Age of Scientific Discovery===

====Rebuttal====

====Rebuttal====

Islam tends to discourage knowledge outside of itself (Quran 5:101-102). Additionally there are 4 simple reasons as to why Islam has no true claim to scientific achievement:

Islam tends to discourage knowledge outside of itself (Koran 5:101-102). Additionally there are four simple reasons as to why Islam has no true claim to scientific achievement:

1. The Muslim world benefited off of the Greek Sciences, translated to them by dhimmi Christians and Jews.  

1. The Islamic world benefited off of the Greek Sciences, translated to them by Christians and Jews (who adherents of Islam refer to as "dhimmis").  

2. Many of the scientific advances credited to Islam were actually stolen from other cultures conquered by Muslims. For example, the mathematical concept of "zero", was a Hindu discovery, falsely attributed to Islam by the modern day Leftist academia.  

2. Many of the scientific advances credited to Islam were actually stolen from other cultures conquered by Muslims. For example, the mathematical concept of "zero", was a Hindu discovery, falsely attributed to Islam by the modern day Leftist academia.  

3. The best scientists of the Muslim world were often considered heretics in their days. Al-Razi, a Persian scientist and philosopher was denounced as a "blasphemer" for following his own religious beliefs.

3. The best scientists of the Islamic world were often considered heretics in their days. Al-Razi, a Persian scientist and philosopher was denounced as a "blasphemer" for following his own religious beliefs.

4. Even the contributions attributed to Islam are not that big. For instance, the 'invention' of the words, "''alchemy''" and "''elixir''".

4. Even the contributions attributed to Islam are not that big. For instance, the 'invention' of the words, "''alchemy''" and "''elixir''".

==="Islam is Opposed to Slavery"===

==="Islam is Opposed to Slavery"===

====The Myth====

====The Myth====

"''Islam is intolerant of enslaving human beings.  The religion eradicated the institution of slavery thanks to the principles set in motion by Muhammad, who was an abolitionist.''"

"''Islam is intolerant of enslaving human beings.  The religion eradicated the institution of slavery thanks to the principles set in motion by Mohammed, who was an abolitionist.''"

====Rebuttal====

====Rebuttal====

Muhammad himself, captured, owned and sold slaves. In at least 4 separate Suras, the Quran gives slave-owners the freedom to sexually exploit their slaves. The Center of the Study of Political Islam, summarized their findings as such: "Muhammad captured slaves, sold slaves, bought slaves as gifts of pleasure, received slaves as gifts, and used slaves for work.  The Sira is exquisitely clear on the issue of slavery."

Mohammed himself, captured, owned and sold slaves. In at least four separate Suras, the Koran gives slave-owners the freedom to sexually exploit their slaves. The Center of the Study of Political Islam, summarized their findings as such: "Mohammed captured slaves, sold slaves, bought slaves as gifts of pleasure, received slaves as gifts, and used slaves for work.  The Sira is exquisitely clear on the issue of slavery."

==References==

==References==