another mistranslation

Submitted by scottindallas (United States), Jun 12, 2012 at 16:15

No, a Kufr is someone who rejects god/faith, any god/faith. It specifically DOES NOT include Jews, or Christians, Zoroastrians. These people are alternatively described as "people of the Book" and Muslims are repeatedly commanded to protect them, and allow them to practice their faith. Islam grants more rights to women and minorities than what are given in the Bible.

There are many versions of Islam and Sharia. The Arabian peninsula practices a more severe or austere version of Islam than is found among it's neighbors in Egypt, the Levant, Iraq, or Jordan. Garrison Keillor makes fun of another austere culture in Prarie Home Companion, the Scandinavians, particularly Norweigan and Finnish Lutherans. Some people make fun of Texans. Harsh climates tend to create insular cultures. The North Africans and Lebanese love Music and partying. Many do this in Hijabs some in sexy dresses and skirts.

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