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HOLLiS · 09-26-2009, 10:04

A discussion of Islam is a difficult and complex subject. Adding other faiths in the discussion will only complicate and probably make a reasonable discussion impossible.

I have explored and listened to this topic for almost 8 years with other who are very knowledgeable about Islam. I think there are other "religions" out there are that are more way out on a limb in the world of being a negative influence on the world. The benefit is that, the numbers of people who follow those religions are few in comparison.

We have Islam with approximately 850 million to one billion members. They are in many sects and various degrees of observance of the faith. I think the concept of demoting Islam's religious status is a legal issue. From my limited view, this maybe something that can not be legally done. Generally our laws deal with specific people for specific actions. As long as they do not violate the laws of the land, as zany as we think them to be, they are legally GTG.

I think part of the legal issues would be the complexity of defining Islam as a non-religion. One consideration what ever definitions that are developed all other religions would be subject to them too.

I know we have laws that can deal with "outlawish" type groups, such as gang laws. Certain elements must be fulfilled and when they are a gang can be dealt with as a group, rather than dealing with the individual members.

It would a good read to have one of our Legal experts chime in on this topic. As far as my limited understanding of the law, I don't think demoting Islam's religion status is legally possible.

09-26-2009, 10:04	#40
HOLLiS Area Commander Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Pacific NorthWet Posts: 1,495	A discussion of Islam is a difficult and complex subject. Adding other faiths in the discussion will only complicate and probably make a reasonable discussion impossible. I have explored and listened to this topic for almost 8 years with other who are very knowledgeable about Islam. I think there are other "religions" out there are that are more way out on a limb in the world of being a negative influence on the world. The benefit is that, the numbers of people who follow those religions are few in comparison. We have Islam with approximately 850 million to one billion members. They are in many sects and various degrees of observance of the faith. I think the concept of demoting Islam's religious status is a legal issue. From my limited view, this maybe something that can not be legally done. Generally our laws deal with specific people for specific actions. As long as they do not violate the laws of the land, as zany as we think them to be, they are legally GTG. I think part of the legal issues would be the complexity of defining Islam as a non-religion. One consideration what ever definitions that are developed all other religions would be subject to them too. I know we have laws that can deal with "outlawish" type groups, such as gang laws. Certain elements must be fulfilled and when they are a gang can be dealt with as a group, rather than dealing with the individual members. It would a good read to have one of our Legal experts chime in on this topic. As far as my limited understanding of the law, I don't think demoting Islam's religion status is legally possible.
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