Muslims and Christians

I wish I was smarter. If I were, I would know whether to use "was smarter" or "were smarter" in that sentence. Anyway, I find it confusing when I read about Muslims. I understand much more about Christians. I am one. I don't attend church because I am a Democrat, but I consider myself a Christian, maybe. Or, maybe I'm not? I'm liberal and I believe in evolution. Am I eliminated?

Do Muslims believe in evolution? Christians document creation in the Old Testament (the Jewish bible?). I wonder if Islam (which is 600 years younger than Christianity by the way) documents the creation. Is there an english version of the Q'ran?

When Christians speak of Muslims, they usually emphasize the differences. Like any prejudicial remark you will hear Christians say, "They are different." Is different bad? I suppose Muslims say of Christians, "They are different." I wonder if the differences outnumber the similarities? I've never met a Muslim Missionary. I've read, however, that any Muslim who converts is subject to beheading? That's radical. There must have been a lot of chopping going on during the Crusades.

There have been a few blog discussions on whether radical Islam is more dangerous than radical Christianity. I don't know that I've read a definitive answer to the question. I wish I were smarter. Maybe Will Rogers would have an answer. I bet he would say, "Radical is radical."

It seems a simple solution would be to "live and let live." But, Christians and Muslims are required to offer salvation to the entire world. They kill in the name of God. That's radical. Is there no room for negotiation? Where do the Jews stand on evolution? :-)

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