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62. Sure, there are differences between Muslims, just as there are

differences between Christian sects, Jewish sects, and in most other religions.

For several years before he retired, my allergist was an Egyptian Muslim doctor. When I was in college after my divorce and money was tight, he gave me several free samples of medicine and encouraged me to finish my degree. Hardly someone who would hold women back for religious reasons, but I know RW Christians who would.

Way back in my early 20s, I worked part time for a Muslim couple from India who had a home business on the side in addition to their professional careers. I did paperwork for them. The wife continued to wear a sari and her husband joked with her about not adjusting to wearing
"western" clothing like other women. At Christmas, she made some special snacks to share with me as a celebration because, as she said, Jesus is an important prophet in Islam, although not celebrated as a deity like with Christians.

I could mention other Muslims that I have known who do not fit a stereotype of fanatical or terrorist. But Palestinian Muslims, strongly influenced by Iran and other nations, are not known for being tolerant people.