Yes, only if they were close. The reasoning behind this is that, in the Jewish culture at least, it would be rare to listen to a stranger. Generally if a stranger tells you something you simply tell them to bugger off. However if it was a close friend, the matter was much different, and the temptation would be great.
Regardless Shamrock, this stands for a specific point in history (during the exile) and is never to be done again. It is not a command to future generations, instead it is a command to that generation alone. I am still waiting for New Testament scripture or other scriptures that specifically state we are to kill non-Christians.
You have yet to prove why the Surah's are mistranslated or taken out of context. Again, I have read the whole of the Qu'ran and I can tell you that many of these passages are not taken out of context. They are specific commands to the followers of Allah. It is one thing to say something is outside of its context, but it is entirely another to prove it.
I also have read the Qur'an and in several translations. Islam is no more inherently violent than any other religion. The problem with islam is that much of what passes for isamic teaching is in fact specific cultural teachings which local islamic authorities have tried to pass off as Muslim doctrine an example of which is Female Circumcision, another 'honour killings'.
Further, to get back to the OP. Allah was never the name of any of the Hamitic moon-Gods, it is etymologically realted to the Semitic 'El and simply means "the God". As for our relationship as Christians with the Muslims perhaps the following story might be helpful.
