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All religions of the world have had a chequered history for one reason. Despite the message of the religion, they are populated by human beings with their weaknesses and human failings.
That said, the Christian religion was founded on the love of God through Jesus Christ, who preached that we should not hate our enemies, but love them, and pray for them when they persecute us. This is directly contrary to Islam, for example, where their god Allah commands them to hate or even kill those who do not believe, nor take Jews or Christians as friends (The Koran 2: 98, 2:161, 2:191, 5,54 and many many other references).
That said, despite the love of God within Christianity, there have been times when Christian has waged war on Christian and on others. In the middle ages the Church waged war on the Cathars as they believed them to be a dangerous heretical sect - which was in reality not far from the truth. In the Crusades, Christians waged war on the moslems - but again not without some justification, as the Muslims had invaded and captured Jerusalem which was seen then as a predominantly Jewish and Christian city without the links to Islam that, say, Mecca had. Later, the Catholic Church through the Inquisition, committed quite violent atrocities in the name of 'Christianity' to stamp out what they deemed as heresy. In the politics of England in Tudor times, Queen Mary, a Catholic, was instrumental in the execution of hundreds of protestants as a lesson for what her father Henry VIII had done in splitting from Rome - hence her nickname of 'Bloody Mary' (from which the cocktail is named). In modern times, in Northern Ireland the Catholic/Protestant conflict between the Catholic IRA and the Loyalist protestants escalated between the 1960s to the 1990s. Sad to say, and to their shame, the IRA was actually funded by many rich ex-pat Irish in the USA - many of whom hypocritically belonged to the so-called 'Bible belt' in the deep south.
Therefore, there have been many atrocities carried out in the name of 'religion' - although many not without justification. Despite this, the vast majority of Christians try to adhere to Christ's teaching of peace and love for all - unconditionally. Many countries use this rule of life to ensure a peaceful society. In the UK, which is still officially a Christian country, we are noted as being one of the most tolerant nations on earth - far less xenophobic than some major European nations and far less racist than many others - including the USA where race relations are still poor in some areas despite, thank God, there is now a mixed-race president.
It is important to remember, however, that Christianity is by nature and by Christ's teaching a peaceful religion, which shows love and respect for all. Contrast this with the teachings in many other religions, and you might see that, despite its failings, it still remains the most welcoming religion that there ever has been, and, probably, ever will be.
AnswerThe most infamous were the Crusades and Inquisition.
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Collaborators.
What Chinese location did Japanese forces commit terrible atrocities against the civilian population?
Nanking
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Saddam Hussein had committed numerous atrocities against the Kurds and Shiites, including a genocide against the Kurds (called the Anfal Campaign). As a result they hated him and wanted to punish him. Unfortunately, they had to wait until 2006 to put him on trial for his crimes.
Make a rational and clear argument for why Nazi Germany should be considered one of the most important in the history of the 20th century from either a diversity or a sustainability perspective?
After World War II, people around the world heard about the atrocities the Germans has committed in the name of racial purity. This encouraged many countries to strengthen their laws against discrimination so that these atrocities would never happen again.
Who were the atrocities in Kosovo committed against?
The atrocities in Kosovo were performed by the Serbian Orthodox Christians led by Slobodan Milosevic against the ethnic Albanian Muslims, who composed over 90% of Kosovo's population.
What atrocities did the Christians commit against the pagans of Europe to convert them?
Hanging mostly, torture, drowning and burning.
What are atrocities?
Atrocities are horrible crimes committed by people, armies or governments against other people. Atrocities would include: Genocide Crimes against humanity Mass murder Rape and pillage Shelling innocent civilians The Holocaust
Who was a bad person in the civil war?
Quantrell and Anderson were Confederate guerrillas who committed atrocities against civilian populations.
How do you use the word atrocities in a sentence?
The United States, Britain and the European Union have repeatedly condemned the atrocities but have failed to carry out effective actions to stop the war.
What was the Nuremberg trails?
they were the Nuremberg Trials, to try the Nazi criminals who committed murder during the WW ll atrocities against the Jewish people.
Why do Christians discriminate against disabled people?
Christians - like all other religions - acknowledge that disability always means a loss of ability. People notice and act on those differences.
In what Chinese location did Japanese forces commit terrible atrocities against the civilian population?
The Imperial Japanese committed atrocities and crimes against humanity across Eurasia, the Indian subcontinent and the Pacific region. One of the largest series of crimes included what is now known as the Rape of Nanjing (after the city for which the actions were perpetrated).
Did Muslims slaughter Christians during The Crusades?
Yes. In fact there is a case I am currently trying to find in which Muslims killed around 3,000 christians before Richard's slaughter of the 1,000 Muslims. Both sides killed each other....as was often the case of war during those times.
Which religions are against vaccines?
Jehovah's Witnesses, along with any christians Christiandom, on the other hand, has a bit of a different point of view than Christianity
What religions are really against Christianity?
None.Christians are persecuted in certain areas by people of many religions including Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, or Buddhism. However, this does not mean that all people of these religions behave in such a manner towards Christians and Christianity. For those who count it as a religion, Atheism is also inherently against Christianity.Simply yet intellegently put... Atheism, Satanism, and Islam are against Christianity.
What were the negative outcomes of the crusades?
ThE Muslims started a reign of terror against the Christians (infidels) that has continued until this. One of most recent atrocities committed by these people has been a series of attacks where Christian churches have been burned with worshippers inside. Muslims don't concern themselves with coexisting with other religions but say "join us or die". This is the reason that Pakistan was created by India who hoped that this would satisfy the Muslim's thirst for conquest. It did not but did, crate rogue state which is a haven for terrorists in the middle east.
