However, Islam grew up in the shadow of Byzantine style facism. In fact, the early Moslem leaders hired entire Byzantine armies to conquer North Africa. Converted them too!
The connections are so tight between the authoritarian practices of Byantium that forward looking Moslems actually ask how it was that Islam picked up such things from a Christian state.
Only question left is about your intent in your statement ~ are you going to defend Islam or fascism?
To compare Byzantium with the Muslims is beyond ridiculous and bizarre.
That's all I have to say to you!
I'd like to know what your sources are besides the anti Orthodox ones you have been brainwashed with.