re ISIS: Sometimes turning the other cheek is not an option.

[politicman]

20. True but

True but Islam is unique in that the most important element of the religion is Jihad, which comes in 2 forms.

One form being the Jihad that one lives through his/her normal life by struggling against the temptations and sins of this world, basically trying to live a pious life in this world while constantly struggling and fighting against the sins that present themselves at every turn. If one succeeds at this Jihad then they will get to heaven.

The other form of Jihad being defending the religion even through combat if necessary. If one dies as a result of defending the religion then that person is guaranteed heaven no matter how many sins that person has committed in their life.



So with this element in the religion, it will be impossible to change the doctrine of Islam because every Muslim is required by their religion to defend their religion even if it means death.
Good luck trying to change the doctrine of Islam when the religion itself requires people who practice it to defend it even with their lives if necessary