[Beckwith]

Muslims have declared the mathematics of Addition a heresy.

The plus sign is clearly a Crusader symbol, the use of which is now punishable by death.

However, Muslim extremists are still killing each other over the multiplication sign.

[El Gato]

However, Muslim extremists are still killing each other over the multiplication sign.

x or *, which does Allah decree? Maybe that's why in algebra, stolen by the Muslims from India, neither is usually used.