[Illbay]

Well, if they needed an expert opinion on religious BIGOTRY, they sure went to a reputable source in Pat Robertson.

[Monty22]

I thought Robertson was pretty much right on the mark. I'm not a fan of his at all, but it takes a lot of bravery to show just how nasty the koran is, and to tell people it's right there, to read.

That part of what he was was 100%.

[HIDEK6]

Too cute.

[Stultis]

Well, if they needed an expert opinion on religious BIGOTRY, they sure went to a reputable source in Pat Robertson.

Can't disagree with that. But the point is that, in America, criticism of religion, any religion, is protected speech (as is religious advocacy). I might also add that such speech is part of a larger context of critical rationalism which has made both Christianity and Judaism reformist religions, and which has tended moderate and civilize the more extreme elements of these religions.

The wahhabi lobby needs to come to terms with the implications of religious freedom in America. To the extent they attempt to shield Islam from its critics (external and internal, btw) they are at odds with a fundamental American/Western/liberal value.

[Michael2001]

Could you point out where Robertson was wrong?