10 Feb '09 14:11>
I have yet to see Hindus or Buddists, leading violent demonstrations and making death threats, because some newpaper published something offensive. Or carrying out public excecutiions for minor offenses.[/b]Go to India and see the women burnt alive for acting outside their faith. Groups terrorising a family, killing mindlessly for being Muslim and authorities turning a blind eye. The same goes for Tibetan buddhists who practice Puja's / Guru Yoga outside of that prescribed by the majority.
Extremism does exist everywhere. But as with everything some more than others and some reported more than others. I would agree though, that currently, certain groups associating themselves with religion are using their religion to political ends and advocating extreme violent actions.