Jews in the future possible palestinian state

Submitted by Prashant (United States), Jun 17, 2011 at 17:21

Dear Dr Pipes:

Remember that Islam believes that there is no force in religion. So it is no surprise that many Palestinian leaders are saying that Jews will be welcome in the future possible Palestinian state. They will say so at least when speaking in English in America. But I know for sure that if a Palestinian state comes to be it will be 98% Islamic just like the other "umma" states like Pakistan, Morocco, Algeria, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Jordan, Iraq, Iran and many others.

How will they achieve this 98% proportion? This is how. Every muslim, no matter how imperfect, will be a preacher for Islam as the perfect religion. If you want to convert out of Islam, you will face severe social pressure and possibly riots and death. And, your marriage will be illegitimate if you were to marry a non-muslim.

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