text: when christians are denigrated and mocked in the mass media, why do they not respond with violence? if its ok for muslims, is it not acceptable for christians? why doesn’t the pope declare a holy war in response to the jihad against non-muslims? or as a response to the slaughter of christians in sudan?   could it have something to do with the fact that christianity was based on the teachings of  jesus – a man who preached peace, forgiveness of ones enemies, love for ones neighbor.  while islam is based on the teachings of mohammed – a man who preached violence towards anyone who did not accept islam,  violence towards those who questioned his teachings, and forced his beliefs on others through war? witness the peaceful side of humanity-----