I can't help but notice the fact that muslim apologists never want to address the question of violence within islam and whether there is a part within Islam that allows and even approves violence.<br>Everytime they are confronted with this question the answer is always deflecting. "Well the violence of one doesn't speak for the billions of peaceful muslims", "What about the white/western/christian Mass Shooters" or "what about the crimes committed against muslim countries'". Not to say that those points aren't valid, but they simply dont answer the question. <br>I feel a certain amount of dishonesty and deception when they are confronted with this question. As a christian i can't dodge the fact that there has been a huge amount of violence committed by christians (and still is). And I do have to ask myself if christianity is responsible for that violence. I´d wish to see one muslim that actually does the same and doesn't try to evade the question with whataboutism.<br>Don't get me wrong, I don't argue against the fact that islam is a peaceful religion. It is. And there are many beautiful and wise verses in the Quran that prove that. But on the other hand you have lots of verses that basically call for violence. The history of Muhammed himself is also not lacking violence. And if so many muslim terrorist organisations explicitly refer to Islam and the Quran as the justification for their actions, one cannot simply disregard that as people who "haven't understood true islam".<br>Also one cant ignore the fact of the constant threat one faces when criticizing islam. Just look at what happens to open and public apostates. <br><br>Again, I'm not saying this simply to criticize Islam, Im saying it because as an outsider I have the feeling there always is a certain amount of dishonesty from muslims when confronted with the element of violence within islam and i find it hard to believe that real dialogue is possible, when one side is not willing to honestly face that topic.