[jlgreco]

I think it is fair to say that both Islam and Christianity were spread with more or less the same mix of techniques. The two religions have a great deal in common.

However that should not be interpreted as praise of Islam. In fact, I think that comparison is extraordinary damming.

[tlear]

Not really, big coup for Christianity was conversion of the Roman empire and that was most definitely peaceful. Contrast that with how Middle east, and North Africa became Muslim

[Volpe]

erm.. but the 'spread' of the roman empire, was not peaceful. So you are really arguing the semantics of the order in which things were done.

Large group takes over world, then spreads religion. vs Large group spreads religion, and takes over world.

Yeah, REAL moral high ground there.

[jlgreco]

That is pretty much when the religious violence started...

[ucee054]

No the conversion of the Emperor was peaceful.

As for the pagan citizens of the Empire who didn't convert after that, the Parabalani made short work of them...