Here's your answer Plato

Submitted by moderate Muslim (United States), Apr 2, 2007 at 19:09

Straight Up

I do not have to believe in their religion to respect the people. I respect people of many faiths, and not just Jews and Christians, I respect some atheists for having good character while they are not on the path of noor (light) they are at least good people. Not all Muslims, not all Christians, not all Jews, not all Hindu's, not all Buddhists, not all Taoists, and not all Atheists are good people, but I can respect anyone who is peaceful and loves to do good, even if they do not follow Islam. I would certainly wish that they follow Islam, but simply because you are not a Muslim or a Christian or a Jew does not make you a bad person.

Thank you for reading

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