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I firmly believe that the day will come when Islam as a religion will go through its own version of the Reformation. It is one thing to be devoted and religous, but it is another thing to be absolutely intolerant of what is different from your beliefs. I have always looked at Islam as a religion that has many great ideals, the interpretation of it by some followers however, leave a lot to be desired. I don't live in an Islamic society, but I would like someone who does to tell me this. What does Iran accomplish by hanging women and have them on display in public spaces, does this truly stop immoral behaviors by women. Friedrich Nietzsche once said that "religion is the shackle of the masses, used to control and maintain society." He was of course referring to Europe then, but my is it applicable today in Iran and a lot of the Middle East. Islamic societies will one day find a fair balance between values, human rights and justice, today is not that day however.
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