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Which of the following belief systems is the most benevolent and peaceful?
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Islam
Judaism
Christianity
Atheism
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Atheism is not a "belief" system. It is the absence of a theistic belief system (i.e., there is no "First Church of Atheism").

2 Replies to plawler's answer

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While I agree with your point, in this case it was being presented with three traditional "religions," not with other "belief systems" that referred to world view or philosophy.

I just get annoyed when people talk about or present atheism as a "religion." ;o)

Those who think Islam is 'benevolent and peaceful' in the face of all the evidence to the contrary are, indeed, proving that nothing is so absurd that it will not attract supporters.

2 Replies to peterf's answer

All mentioned have faces of violence throughout it's history. I see the question as which of ones mentioned is the most peaceful and benevolent. Hard to answer if you're referring to encapsulating each's actions since the time of it's inception. If you refer to now, than what now? Yesterday, all of last year... you see its hard one to answer.

If the question is geared to what your current perception is, than shut your eyes, turn the key and hit the gas and pick one.

As of now - whether today, this year, or the last few decades - Islam is by a very wide (think gigantic) margin the most murderous.

I agree with the majority. Then Judaism, then Islam, then Christianity. Far more have been killed by Christians than by all other three groups combined.