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I don't believe that Muslims are violent. I don't think they're bad. But once and for all, I want what the book says. Disregarding the actions of any Muslims today, good or bad, does the Koran actually explicitly say anything about killing non-Muslims?

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Did classical painters depict so many biblical scenes because they were personally compelled to honor the bible, or because that’s just what was asked/expected of them?

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Why is the Battle Flag of the Army of Northern Virginia the most well known variant of the Confederate flag?

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Is there any actual evidence at all that the Warren Commision was incorrect?

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I don't believe that Muslims are violent. I don't think they're bad. But once and for all, I want what the book says. Disregarding the actions of any Muslims today, good or bad, does the Koran actually explicitly say anything about killing non-Muslims?	175
Did classical painters depict so many biblical scenes because they were personally compelled to honor the bible, or because that’s just what was asked/expected of them?	5
Why is the Battle Flag of the Army of Northern Virginia the most well known variant of the Confederate flag?	3
Is there any actual evidence at all that the Warren Commision was incorrect?	2