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To: Farmboy who wrote (88861)	6/24/2012 10:14:29 PM
From: puborectalis	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 89467

chuckle,chuckle..another fraudulent remark

To: Farmboy who wrote (88861)	6/25/2012 8:25:28 PM
From: Hawkmoon	1 Recommendation Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 89467

Tell me ... how the hell else could one accurately portray Islam? Not sure what Muslim countries you've lived in, but IMO, it's important to separate religion and culture. Having lived in Iraq, Qatar, and a bit of time in Kuwait, there is a distinct difference between how the majority of Muslims apply Islamic principles over other places like Indonesia and Malaysia (where I've both lived and traveled). And Indonesia should not be overlooked because it IS the most populous Muslim country, but one that is highly diverse both in religions and culture. That said, while I don't concur with the theology of Islam, believing it to be a false offshoot of Christianity (while both are offshoots of Judaism), about 99% of it's FUNDAMENTAL themes are quite similar to Protestantism. In fact, one thing that both Protestantism and Islam share is the "direct connect" to God, without being required to use a priest as a proxy in our spiritual communications and confessions. I've had a number of in-depth debates/discussions with very well studied Muslims from a variety of countries. And it always comes down to the divinity of christ.. Is Jesus just another prophet, Muhammad being the last of which, or was he God incarnate (son of god)? We often forget that Christianity and Islam share many of the same historical anecdotes involving intolerance, and a "convert or die" form of militant evangelism. Early adherents to these faiths used violence in the name of "God" as a unifying force for the justification of their agenda of conquests and subjugation. And many still do justify their use of military violence, and social oppression, all in the name of God.. But we also see that both religions are moderating as well, emphasizing the spiritual war, not a physical one. However, there are elements of fundamentalism, often militant in expression, that remain and seek to usurp the spiritual essence of our shared beliefs in a supreme creator. In sum, IMO, what we're seeing within almost all religions is an ongoing battle between forces of moderation and tolerance, and those of fundamentalism and militancy. Hawk