Religion and conflict

Submitted by Bill Murray (United States), Nov 7, 2007 at 10:26

The statement was made that Jihad is meant to only conquer lands. Only? With the conquering of lands come the requirement to force the people to accept Islamic law (Sharia). This then forces all other religions to comply with Islamic law. In order to maintain peace and mutual acceptance there must be a separation of church and state. Anytime a religion (any religion) is given authority or control it causes conflict. The Christian Crusades and Inquisition were as sadistic as Islamic jihad is today.

If the world is ever going to live in peace all religion must go. Religion only tends to cause conflict and make enemies of us all.

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