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I will let nickyG -- far more articulate than I -- discuss the Koranic interpretation.

I will say that quoting scripture out of context is foolhardy at best.

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Uh-huh. And naturally, you will ignore the point that the actions and words of Mohammed (Peace be upon Him!) provide a better illustration of what the Koran really means, than do the various pronouncements or opinions of imams or mullahs.

The Last Prophet slew many people, led many battles, acquired much plunder through military conquest against unbelievers. Therefore it obviously makes the most sense to take the warlike passages of the Koran literally, as the example of Mohammed shows.