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I don't like this kind of thing. What do you think of this?

Islam abjures the idea of 'free will' and has no Golden Rule. It could be a wonderful faith for those in it, but it is a physical and spiritual danger to all others on the planet.

Ultimately, the planet will win.... And don't give me the 'Christians did it too'--that was a thousand years ago....

It could be a wonderful faith for those in it

Tell that to the converts!
There is nothing wonderful about islam...for those in it or outside it. It shackles physically and spiritually those in it, and many fear for their lives if they even consider leaving it. After all, the rightful Koranic punishment is death.

I don't like this kind of thing, either.

Islam is interpreted in different ways by its followers. Sayyid Qutb, an early Muslim radical, felt that war was necessary to ensure the survival of the message of Islam. He wanted people to know that Islam was an option, but if people did not convert, then he did not want their deaths. According to him, if Islam was suppressed, then battle would restore choice (free will).

I also believe that ultimately the planet will win. However, because I am not religious, we may have different meanings for this phrase.

I don't want to use the excuse "Christians did it, too." As true as the statement is, it was centuries ago and is now out of date.

It is my belief that modern Europe is post-Christian. Only two nations in western Europe - Poland and Ireland - have a majority of people attending weekly prayer service. "Christians did it, too", and they did it too much in times past, and the Europeans finally became disillusioned. It'll happen to the Middle East, it just won't be in our lifetimes.