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In reply to the discussion: You Won’t Believe What These Muslims Are Protesting About [View all]FuzzyRabbit
(2,055 posts)40. When you look at women's inequality around the world, religion is most often the root cause.
Agreed, but Islam is certainly not alone in this.
My point was that very few Muslims are the terrorists that the popular press would have you believe they are.
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I often disagree with the poster you are poking, but in this case so far he's ok, not sure why
uppityperson
Apr 2013
#10
I don't think McVeigh was religious at all. So if he was raised Christian...
Honeycombe8
Apr 2013
#52
But that's going after a source of the disagreement (if that's what you'd call it).
Honeycombe8
Apr 2013
#57
I hope their speaking out can help start a sweeping change within their religion
Marrah_G
Apr 2013
#15
When you look at women's inequality around the world, religion is most often the root cause.
FuzzyRabbit
Apr 2013
#40
For Fuck's Sake, "Anti-religious hatred and bigotry"? What ignorant bullshit!
MellowDem
Apr 2013
#36
I rec'd for the hopeful OP pic, but I'll kick for this excellent response too.
appal_jack
Apr 2013
#43
All religions are just excuses for the behavior of the religious toward others.
Bluenorthwest
Apr 2013
#74
It's these sorts of things that will help change people's hearts about Muslims.
Honeycombe8
Apr 2013
#50
That's a good first step. Good for them. Step number two would be Universal Human Rights.
idwiyo
Apr 2013
#53
I would also like that information and I invite the OP to PM that information to me.
Bluenorthwest
Apr 2013
#67
What's "ridiculous" is the fact that you can't seem to figure out who wrote the title.
redqueen
Apr 2013
#76