Islam is truly a religion of peace. However solely peace can’t make enemies disappear.
Many of you have taken Quranic verses out of them context!
Why don’t post also some verses above and beneath your given verses??
Truly, you only seek hatred for Muslims.
For example:
3 And a declaration from Allah and His Messenger to mankind on the greatest day (the 10th of Dhul-Hijjah - the 12th month of Islamic calendar) that Allah is free from (all) obligations to the Mushrikun (see V.2:105) and so is His Messenger. So if you (Mushrikun) repent, it is better for you, but if you turn away, then know that you cannot escape (from the Punishment of) Allah. And give tidings (O Muhammad ) of a painful torment to those who disbelieve.
4 Except those of the Mushrikun with whom you have a treaty, and who have not subsequently failed you in aught, nor have supported anyone against you. So fulfill their treaty to them to the end of their term. Surely Allah loves Al- Mattaqun (the pious - see V.2:2).
5 Then when the Sacred Months (the Ist, 7th, 11th, and 12th months of the Islamic calendar) have passed, then kill the Mushrikun (see V.2:105) wherever you find them, and capture them and besiege them, and prepare for them each and every ambush. But if they repent and perform As-Salat (Iqamat-as-Salat), and give Zakat, then leave their way free. Verily, Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.
6 And if anyone of the Mushrikun (polytheists, idolaters, pagans, disbelievers in the Oneness of Allah) seeks your protection then grant him protection, so that he may hear the Word of Allah (the Qur’an), and then escort him to where he can be secure, that is because they are men who know not.
(surah Taubah)
If one only showed verses number 3 & 5 you all will truly say that Islam is a religion of war but continue reading you can read the verses about peace in WAR!
Don’t forget that these verse were send down to Muhammed because he was on war with the pagans. Even then Allah commanded Muhammed to show mercy!
Again:
Did America had such behaviour when they fought against Vietnam? I don’t think so. In common war it’s kill or be killed. In Islam is kill or repent and be safe, which other ideology says the same? None. Islam always shows mercy even during war.
Not transgressing the limits means not to kill women and children, for the Messenger of Allah (saws) “forbade the killing of women and children”. Not transgressing the limits means that the elderly, the sick, monks, worshippers and hired labourers are not attacked. Not transgressing the limits means not killing animals wantonly, burning crops and vegetation, polluting waters and destroying homes, monasteries, churches and synagogues:" Allah does not forbid you to deal justly and kindly with those who fought not against you on account of religion, nor drove you out of your homes. Indeed, Allah loves those who deal with equity" (Qur’an 60:8)
source: http://www.preparingforpeace.org/sajid_islam_and_ethics_of_war_and_peace.htm[/url]