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I don't think Ted Turner's a good example of a deep thinker either. He is an example of what can happen to people when they think too much in terms of winners and losers.

I agree that radical Islam isn't a way to get what people want or need, and that Christianity and Islam are very different religions.

The thing is, though, that religions, especially Western monotheistic religions, don't focus on getting what you want but on conforming to some divine will.

I think that the "Muslims are losers" argument 1) isn't going to convince anybody who's decided to become a Muslim and 2) may have limited appeal for Christians who aren't focused on worldly success either.

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So you too are saying that Christianity and Islam are the same because they are both religions? You're saying that they both must be equivalent because they offer an externally defined objective moral code? And if that isn't it... maybe you could elaborate for me on what way they are similar to you?

I think I've been pretty clear about my view on the whole thing and I don't think either of your arguments negates it.