Barring force or fraud, you're absolutely correct.
That's why Islam is not a 1st Amendment religion, however - it refuses to remove its force or fraud.
Interestingly, the Catholic Church has just as bloody a history as Islam. But the RCC is based ont he teaching of Jesus, which overcame its internal corruptiona and forced it (at least nominally) to drop the barbarism. And one of the was Jesus did this is through the rise of Protestantism, to provide a counterforce to challenge church corruption.
But how can such a counter-force arise in Islam, when Mohammed's own life and teachings read like some sort of pornographic chainsaw massacre? There have been genuine Muslim saints throughout history (and of course the beautiful offshoot of Sufism), but they were all put to the sword, driven out and marginalized. Most people can't even believe there were any Muslim saints at all - but why wouldn't God try to save Muslims, too?
I guess I got somewhat off track, LOL. Anyway, the whole idea of a "1st Amendment Religion" needs to be considered very carefully, rather than some undiscriminated idea of religion as "anything." Because the Muslims are infiltrating this country - and look around, ALL countries - under the guise of a religion, but actually as declared enemies of the whole world. And once in, they're getting into the political structure as well. So let's see, Muslim politicians and representatives and bureaucrats - what could possibly go wrong?
False.
the rise of Protestantism
Which also has a bloody history. Oddly enough, you chose to gloss over that fact.
Next time, do more than just a little research.
Interestingly, the Catholic Church has just as bloody a history as Islam. But the RCC is based ont he teaching of Jesus, which overcame its internal corruptiona and forced it (at least nominally) to drop the barbarism.The Catholic Church was bloody in spite of the teachings of Jesus. The Islam religion is bloody because of the teachings of Mohammed.