There isn't a nation in the world that is primarily muslim, yet with a good chunk of Christian, certainly not Jews, or in many cases other religions where persecution based on Islamic belief hasn't been an enormous factor.
The Koran says: [8.39] And fight with them until there is no more persecution and religion should be only for Allah;
What do you suppose that statement, among many, many others, translates to for most muslims that take their Koran seriously?
Call me prejudiced, but to me it says what it says, namely that muslims are to fight non-muslims until everyone's muslim.
I was responding to your statement: "Once there's a free country in the muslim world, and this is entirely key, that allows Christians, Jews, and other religious contingents, to live in peace and with all civil and human rights, a concept that runs entirely counter to the Koran, then I'll be a much bigger believer." Turkey seems to fit the bill. It is a free country in the muslim world.
There isn't a nation in the world that is primarily muslim, yet with a good chunk of Christian, certainly not Jews, or in many cases other religions where persecution based on Islamic belief hasn't been an enormous factor.
Now you are moving the goal posts. The Turkey of today isn't the Turkey of yesterday. I would add Malaysia to the list of Muslim countries that allow the free practice of religion. With a little research, I could find more. Indonesia used to be fairly tolerant until the militant Islamists surfaced.
What do you suppose that statement, among many, many others, translates to for most muslims that take their Koran seriously?
Selective quotes from the Koran or Bible don't carry much weight with me. I prefer the reality on the ground.
Call me prejudiced, but to me it says what it says, namely that muslims are to fight non-muslims until everyone's muslim.
As you wish, you are prejudiced.