any ideas on how to make this world a better place for all

Obviously, I can't answer all of them. My Exams are next month and I don't have enough time. However, I will take out time once my exams are over. Then, I believe we will have a great discussion. However, I would like to point out few things:

Most of the verses talk abut disbelievers and how they will be treated in Hell. Now unbelievers, in any faith are condemned to Hell ( Except if it's God wish). This concept of Heaven and Hell exists in all Major religions eg:Christianity, Judaism and Hinduism. The punishments, described in all faiths are almost similar. This doesnot make Islam evil.

As I don't have enough time, you can search for responses to these verses on Islamic sites (there are many, I assure you and all the queries will be answered).

As far as muslim examples: I speak only for Islam.

MFaraz_Hayat

Obviously, you can't right now. I'm sure you will get round to answering all those verses that insight violence and hatred against living infidels in your faith - given time.

Perhaps those people who call themselves Islamics and use those verses to inspire themselves to hatred of others - as they do would do well to learn from your interpretations.

There are some Islamic sites that glorify the blood-thirsty interpretations I have linked to. The many Islamic sites also have many points of view.

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you can't, because then inflation kicks in.

Education, Education, Education. I cannot repeat this enough.

You'll see a trend in areas of the US that have the best educational system also having the best standard of living. I think it's a damn shame to see people NOT wanting to fund public schooling, when in fact it will indirectly affect everyone in the area.

If we start to put more money into to unfunded schools, I would bet that we see less crime on the streets, more people working better paying jobs, and in turn a higher standard of living.