[combat_boots]

Some of you have received this. Fire when ready. Fire at will.

[RobRoy]

Time to resurrect this:

VIOLENCE IN THE KORAN AND THE BIBLE (very long, but, worthwhile)
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/696408/posts

On a side note, a freerepublic archive search did not find this article. I had to use google.

[jessduntno]

My counter;

“We should invade their countries, kill their leaders and convert them to Christianity. We weren’t punctilious about locating and punishing only Hitler and his top officers. We carpet-bombed German cities; we killed civilians. That’s war. And this is war.” - Ann Coulter

[jessduntno]

“How is Islam not inimical to women’s and gay or libertarian mindsets and values?”

They don’t care ... they want to KEEEEL them ...

[PGR88]

Re: your point #8. I read an interesting article (can’t find it now) that stated that Islam was basically a copy-cat religion, as you state. Muhammed only knew Judaism and Christianity - both as revealed, prophetic religions, and simply created a pirated version of both, albeit acceptable to the mores and culture of Arab Tribes.

where to go for more info on this subject?

[Nosterrex]

I do not read Arabic, so all my readings of the Koran have been in the English translation. I have watched a video series on Islam by someone that does know Arabic and the Koran. He used to be a Muslim. I have learned much about Islam from this guy. What many people do not know is that there are many traditions in Islam that are not explicitly stated in the Koran. My conclusion concerning Islam is that it is a violent and brutal religion that is incompatible with Christianity and Western democracy. If anyone would like to see this series on Islam, it is available via the Internet without cost. I had nothing to do with the series, and I receive no financial benefits from this series on Islam. I say this because I do not want people to think that I am trying to advertise it. I found it helpful in understanding Islam.

[Ronin]

I have a problem with the word “Islamophobia”. A phobia is an irrational fear. Given its history, I believe fear of Islam is anything but irrational.

[Vigilanteman]

[WilliamofCarmichael]

Hundreds of thousands of people have rallied in Istanbul in support of secularism in Turkey

"We want neither Sharia, nor a coup, but a fully democratic Turkey."

Islamophobe!

D'oh! No wait.. Turkey is 99+ percent Muslim -- they (all but a few?) don't want Islamism and Sharia law either.

[Retired Greyhound]

I’m not an Islamophobe. I don’t fear Islam.

I just hate it. I’m a hater.