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Islam is at war with itself. It needs a reformation similar to what Christianity underwent hundreds of years ago.

I hate to burst your bubble, but that's not possible.

When there have been abuses of the Christian faith, it was because people were corrupting the faith to achieve selfish goals.

If you read the Koran, you'll discover the murderous terrorist agenda is consistent with, and supported by Islam.

When was last time you heard of "moderate" Muslims demonstrate or at least speak out against terrorist tactics? Have you ever wondered why they don't?

Let's also remember that this is a country that sees the Taliban as the legitimate government of Afghanistan, and they believe Israel has no right to exist.

The UAE has all of the trappings of a 21st century nation, but obviously it is not the same as the US or Western Europe.

You got that right.

I hate to burst your bubble, but that's not possible. When there have been abuses of the Christian faith, it was because people were corrupting the faith to achieve selfish goals.

Not necessarily. It had to do more with different interpretations of the Bible and who had the authority to do so than selfish goals. Christianity, Judaism, and Islam are not monoliths. There are distinct divisions between fundamentalism/orthodoxy and the more secular.

If you read the Koran, you'll discover the murderous terrorist agenda is consistent with, and supported by Islam.

I read the Koran a long time ago as part of a comparative religions course. The Koran, like the Old Testament, has some strong language and violent prescriptions concerning what to do with non-believers or sinners. Islam is not a monolith either. There are differences between Sh'ia and Sunnis and fundamentalists and the more secular.

When was last time you heard of "moderate" Muslims demonstrate or at least speak out against terrorist tactics? Have you ever wondered why they don't?

There have been plenty examples of Muslim groups and governments decrying the violence and terrorist tactics. After all, they have been most of the victims of such violence.

Let's also remember that this is a country that sees the Taliban as the legitimate government of Afghanistan, and they believe Israel has no right to exist.

Past tense. The UAE stopped recognition of the Taliban immediately after 9/11. The UAE does not recognize Israel, but it is not the only Muslim country that does not. Are you implying that we should cease all diplomatic relations and other dealings with governments that do not recognize Israel? Why is that relevant to us?

Let's also remember that this is a country that sees the Taliban as the legitimate government of Afghanistan

All three countries cut ties with the Taliban after it sheltered al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden following the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks on the United States.

You're trying to pass off old info as current.