Rule 1: The Quran (Koran) is the eternal, unchanging word of Allah.

Islam generally does not permit borrowing money with interest. This fundamental principle in the Muslim world creates a society with less infrastructure. It's tough to build cities without borrowing money (with interest).

As such, the educational system is more limited to Madrassas (religious schools). This allows for better dissemination of the Quran. Many a youngster learns to memorize the Quran as a mechanism for learning. Imagine what our society would be like if our kids had to memorize the bible.

  • There is no separation of state and church in Islam, as there is in Christianity. Thus, Islam has Sharia law.

  • The Kaaba contains a meteor, a black rock, that muslims believe is a piece of heaven. This is the main focus of their religion. When you pray, you point in the direction of Mecca that contains the Kaaba that contains the meteor.

  • Islam does not even recognize the existence of the book On The Origin of Species by Charles Darwin and it does not not even talk about evolution. They do not deny evolution , they simply refuse to acknowledge its very existence.

  • Women are property of men and generally must wear burqas. To the western world, this represents the must absurd part of Islam.

  • Women cannot drive or be with men other than their husband.

  • The Quran (Koran) contains over 100 statements inciting violence against the unbelievers, including cutting off their fingers, slicing their necks, etc. It is not sufficient that Allah tortures them in hell, they must be sent to hell quickly, in this life.

  • Atheists are more despised than people of the book like jews and christians.

  • Posting pictures of the prophet Mohammed is punishable by death.

  • Criticizing the prophet Mohammed is punishable by death.

  • Burning a Quran is punishable by death.

  • Apostasy in Islam is punishable by death.

  • Blasphemy is punishable by death.

  • We are told that Allah is beneficent and merciful :-)

  • We are told that Islam is the Religion of Peace :-)


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