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To: Elroy who wrote (269125)	1/19/2006 2:55:09 AM
From: tejek	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 1571813

What is wrong with Islamic culture that it precludes the ability to live with any other group of people who don't follow their religion? Interesting read for you. Puts a human face on ME Muslims. You can start eating your words whenever you feel appropriate.... In Iran, an Islamic theocracy, Christians and Jews occupy an unusual place. But it's not necessarily uncomfortable. I think its pretty hopeless. I've tried showing the softer side of Islam but MM isn't buying it. Among certain groups here in the States, there is a lot of fear of Muslims. It might help if they knew some Muslims but the Muslim populations are small and isolated.

To: Elroy who wrote (269125)	1/19/2006 7:47:58 PM
From: RetiredNow	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 1571813

So let me get this straight. You are crowing over the fact that the Iranian gov't allows Christians to drink alcohol but FORBIDS the same freedoms to Muslims? Think about that for a second, Elroy. If you can't see the problem there, then you are missing the forest for the trees. I think it is time for you to eat your own words. Lack of freedom in the Muslim world is precisely what is creating headaches for all of us non-Muslims. Why do Muslim governments feel it necessary to force Muslims to obey the dictates of their religion? Is it perhaps because the Muslim religion is so damned archaic that most Muslims wouldn't follow it to a tee? Is it because Muslim governments are so afraid of allowing Muslims freedom of thought which leads to freedom of action, which ultimately leads to secular government at peace with its neighbors, which means a loss of power for the Muslim elite who are every bit as corrupt as our current crew of Republican senators and Executive branch? Think on this one a little more Elroy, because you are doing a great job of proving my points for me.