[frankandjoan]

The passport is a function of the abstract construct that citizens call their country.

Just as in all religions, the followers will believe to a greater or lesser extent. The important distinction is exactly WHAT they believe in. Its the nature of fundamentalism of any religion that the teachings of their holy work are 100% true, and are to be accepted, believed and followed entirely and exactly. Anything less, it the eyes of the fundamentalist, equals unbelief.

In the case of the Koran, there are extensive passages that dictate that conversion by force if necessary is at least acceptable, if not sanctified! The book even gives some explicit instructions as to how the enemies of Islam (which includes all nonbelievers) should be handled. "Smite their necks"

Which is the REAL reason why Muslims who are not as violent as the fundamentalists are silent. They could easily be grouped among st the nonbelievers and treated accordingly.

You sound like a thinking man. Just take my advice and read, please.

[stuartcr]

I have, that is why I say what I do. It is apparent, that my interpretations are different than others.