on the basis of religion...

Submitted by donvan (United States), Jun 11, 2007 at 11:37

It is not incorrect to draw some conclusions based on ones belief system. Belief, unlike skin color,culture,or language, a philosophy or religion is a choice. One may chose to be a Christian,Hindu,Muslim,athiest, or whatever. If a person is a Marxist, you could assume they are hostile to the rich,and non communists. The same is true for Muslims,they have chosen the ideology of Muhammed. We know that the belief system, of Muhammed called for the forced collectivization of all society under the banner of "Islam" . Same as Karl Marx did, except at least Marx did not call himself a "Prophet" or "Messenger of god". Muslims are responsible for their beliefs and actions, just as all people are...

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