Jihad emails another form of inciting hatred ...PLEASE READ!

So I got this email today forwarded, supposedly, from someone's father who wrote this article for "The Canadian Press"(?)but no clearer reference. First let me say that I believe in Jesus Christ, I am Methodist, and I was raised Catholic. Every 2 weeks I'm visited by a small group of Jehovah's Witnesses and we discuss the Bible and our different faiths...I want to understand our similarities, and our differences. Having FAITH is one thing, and having DOCTRINES is another. Each religion has it's doctrines, and each religion also has it's extremist splinter groups, that use fear and hate mongering to promote themselves. The internet is the perfect place to go "viral" with your messages and fuel the fires that are already smoldering because of the actions of these extremist groups.
We need to be vigilant in ensuring that messages we are forwarding are based on truth, particularly when we know the impact of spreading this "information" is to strike us with fear, and vengeance.

I know this is long but read the email, and then the wiki quote...research the link...and then make an informed decision about whether or not you want to participate in this kind of "Jihad"!

"The following article is an extract from The Canadian Press..
The Muslim religion is the fastest growing religion per capita in Canada, especially in the minority races!
Last month I attended my annual training session that's required for maintaining my federal prison security clearance.
During the training session there was a presentation by three speakers representing the Roman Catholic, Protestant and Muslim faiths, who explained each of their beliefs..
I was particularly interested in what the Islamic Imam had to say. The Imam gave a great presentation of the basics of Islam, complete with a video.
After the presentations, time was provided for questions and answers.
When it was my turn, I directed my question to the Imam and asked: 'Please, correct me if I'm wrong, but I understand that most Imams and clerics of Islam have declared a holy jihad [Holy war] against the infidels of
the world and, that by killing an infidel, (which is a command to all Muslims) they are assured of a place in heaven. If that's the case, can you give me the definition of an infidel?'
There was no disagreement with my statements and, without hesitation, he replied, 'Non-believers!'
I responded, 'So, let me make sure I have this straight. All followers of Allah have been commanded to kill everyone who is not of your faith so they can have a place in heaven. Is that correct?'
The expression on his face changed from one of authority and command to that of a little boy who had just been caughtwith his hand in the cookie jar.'
He sheepishly replied, 'Yes.'
I then stated, 'Well, sir, I have a real problem trying to imagine Pope John Paul commanding all Catholics to kill those of your faith or Dr. Stanley ordering all Protestants to do the same in order to guarantee them a place in heaven!'

The Imam was speechless!

I continued, 'I also have a problem with being your friend when you and your brother clerics are telling your followers to kill me!

Let me ask you a question: Would you rather have your Allah, who tells you to kill me in order for you to go to heaven, or my Jesus who tells me to love you because I am going to heaven and He wants you to be there with me?'

You could have heard a pin drop as the Imam hung his head in shame. Needless to say, the organizers and/or promoters of the Diversification training seminar were not happy with my way of dealing with the Islamic Imam, and exposing the truth about the Muslims' beliefs.

In twenty years there will be enough Muslim voters in Canada to elect the Prime Minister!

I think everyone in Canada should be required to read this.

There is no way this will be widely publicized, unless each of us send it on!

The man who walks with God always gets to his destination. If you have a pulse you have a purpose.

This is your chance to make a difference.

FOR GODS' SAKE! SEND THIS ON

For God's sake DON'T send this on!
from Wikipedia...

Jihad
Main articles: Jihad and Islamic military jurisprudence
Jihad means "to strive or struggle" (in the way of God) and is considered the "Sixth Pillar of Islam" by a minority of Sunni Muslim authorities.[67] Jihad, in its broadest sense, is classically defined as "exerting one's utmost power, efforts, endeavors, or ability in contending with an object of disapprobation." Depending on the object being a visible enemy, the devil, and aspects of one's own self, different categories of Jihad are defined.[68] Jihad, when used without any qualifier, is understood in its military aspect.[69][70] Jihad also refers to one's striving to attain religious and moral perfection.[71] Some Muslim authorities, especially among the Shi'a and Sufis, distinguish between the "greater jihad", which pertains to spiritual self-perfection, and the "lesser jihad", defined as warfare.[72]

Within Islamic jurisprudence, jihad is usually taken to mean military exertion against non-Muslim combatants in the defense or expansion of the Ummah. The ultimate purpose of military jihad is debated, both within the Islamic community and without, with some claiming that it only serves to protect he Ummah, with no aspiration of offensive conflict, whereas others have argued that the goal of Jihad is global conquest. Jihad is the only form of warfare permissible in Islamic law and may be declared against apostates, rebels, highway robbers, violent groups, and leaders or states, Islamic or otherwise, who oppress Muslims or hamper proselytizing efforts.[73][74] Most Muslims today interpret Jihad as only a defensive form of warfare: the external Jihad includes a struggle to make the Islamic societies conform to the Islamic norms of justice.[75]

Under most circumstances and for most Muslims, jihad is a collective duty (fard kifaya): its performance by some individuals exempts the others. Only for those vested with authority, especially the sovereign (imam), does jihad become an individual duty. For the rest of the populace, this happens only in the case of a general mobilization.[74] For most Shias, offensive jihad can only be declared by a divinely appointed leader of the Muslim community, and as such is suspended since Muhammad al-Mahdi's[76] occultation in 868 AD.[77]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Islam#Articles_of_faith