Another Average Day In The Wild Wild East

@Dysmorphia well, theologically speaking, yes! The Quran emphasizes peace, encourages kindness, and allows for fighting primarily in self-defense, forbidding the killing of innocent people.
It promotes justice, viewing it as necessary for peace, and limits armed response to repelling oppression.

However of course, SOME retards (such as the Islamic State and Hamas) corrupt the teachings of the Quran and pull shit like this, just on a MUCH larger scale.
And then you have some non-affiliated Muslims who just happen to be shitty people (like these lads).
Now then, of course this isn’t a Muslim-exclusive thing. We have bad Christians like the KKK (Protestant) and the Westboro Baptist Church. We have bad Jews such as Ben Netanyahu and the JDL. I can’t think of any bad Atheists/Agnostics/Pagans/etc. at the moment, but I’m SURE they exist!

And then, we have good people for all these religions, aka the majority of religious people.

@TheThing87 The idea that violence, extremism, or "barbarism" is inherent to Islam, or that it represents a singular, unchanging culture incapable of progress, is a rather silly idea in my mind!

Islam is a global religion with over 1.9 billion adherents, encompassing a vast array of cultures, traditions, and interpretations. What is considered "culture" varies wildly between, for example, a Muslim in Indonesia, Nigeria, or Bosnia. Extremist ideologies, such as those held by groups like ISIS or Al-Qaeda, are widely rejected by the vast majority of Muslims and Islamic scholars, who argue that such actions violate the core tenets of the faith.
The assertion that the "West moved on" ignores the profound, large-scale violence that occurred in Western history well into the 20th century, including two World Wars, the Holocaust, and colonialism. Sociologists and historians argue that violence is often linked to political, economic, and social instability rather than being an inherent feature of a specific religion.

Many researchers point to political instability, foreign intervention, lack of education, and economic hopelessness in certain regions—rather than theological doctrine alone—as primary drivers of violent extremism.

Concerns about the integration of immigrants from Muslim-majority countries are a frequent topic of public debate. Studies on integration show mixed results, with many immigrants integrating successfully and contributing to their new societies, while others may face challenges related to economic marginalization or cultural friction. Integration is a complex, two-way process that depends on various factors, including host country policies and the socio-economic situation of the migrants.

Attributing violence to an entire religion or culture is generally seen by sociologists as a form of stereotyping that overlooks the diverse actions, beliefs, and peaceful nature of the vast majority of its followers.

@carpatian no it’s Pakistan