To Amanda

Submitted by Zella (United States), Apr 28, 2008 at 23:52

You are so insightful. Yes, Islam is a way of life. On this site, I see far too often, "He isn't a practicing Muslim". Once a Muslim. Always a Muslim.

Yes, there are some who convert to Christianity but they can never go home again and if they try, they will be murdered in order to protect the honor of the family. I attended a religious conference several years ago that was sponsored by a group of former Muslims who have converted to Christianity. It was held at a church and the security surrounding the area was immense.

Former Muslims who convert to another religion are fully aware that they can lose their life at any minute. Islam is a way of life and that way of life rules governments and people. Peace cannot prevail in an environment where freedom is not a way of life can it?

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