Honestly, you have every right to think that way, since Islamic governments are not spreading the true image of Islam and most Muslims don't even believe in them being rightful. And the media (doing their job) are consequently presenting the false image as the representation of Islam. please don't confuse the true Islam with the version you see from the countries and the media. Regarding women's rights, Muslims are THE ONLY GROUP who have required actual verbal consent from women before being able to even lay a finger on them; or have treated colored people as equals as others (believing in no difference among humanity in terms of race or gender) for more than 1400 years, where other human beings treated women and the colored as slaves until even the past 100-200 years. Even in these years, they are under various pressures, even in the modern liberal countries. These are the things no one knows about, and you have every right to think that way.

I agree. It is not Islam’s fault since most other religions are exactly the same. The problem is the lack of separation between the state and religion. It is perfectly valid to denounce extremists of any religion (as soon as you don’t focus solely on one).

You're comparing religion to politics here. That's not something that can be done. The issue isn't the religion, the issue is the politicians using the religion to make laws. Ideally the world should be governed independently from religion.

Wrong. Christianity is one of the most intolerant religions. Why do you think it took so long for gay marriage to be legal in the US? Why do Republicans want to challenge Roe v Wade? Why does the US allow "churches" to operate tax free when they are a trillion dollar industry that can fund health care for the poor? Christianity is the most hypocritical religion in my opinion. I suffered through it for 18 years. Never. Again!

I think every religion could be modern and liberal and vice versa. Look at christianity in Poland, Russia and the US. There are some of the craziest fanatics there. Have you ever heard of conversion camps for gays in a Muslim country? I haven't. But I have heard of them in the US. And parents disowning their children because they are gay? USA. Discriminating woman, giving them the fault if they are raped? Still USA. Massive racism against anyone that is not white and especially black? USA. I'm sorry, but being Muslim has nothing to do with not being liberal.

Correct. However many modern muslims are pro lgbt that I know, and not all are awful people. Please just try to appreciate those who are wonderful people and celebrate them. Focus on the good I guess.

Have you ever been in Turkey? All of these things you just listed are just a bunch of nonsense. Our religion is not as bad as you think. Those days are in the past, now women can dress however they want, they can be elected or vote, they can get a driver's license... "Hatun (woman)" means the most valuable treasure. Did you know these?

21st century Catholicism is incompatible with liberalism as well.

Substitute "Christian" for "Muslim" in that post, and tell me if any part of it is any different.

To me, they are a lot like Christians. I don't go with either one because of the fundamentalists.

Literally, you just proved the point of the post: Muslims and Islam are misunderstood and misrepresented by governments of Islamic countries who warped the Kuran to benefit their own interests and suppress its people!! But don’t forget the US is trying to govern over women’s bodies, as is Hungary and a bunch of other very Christian/catholic countries. Just because they don’t make you wear an external sign of oppression, it doesn’t make it less oppressive!!

If you think Muslims are intolerant then you have not lived in the American South. People are pretty much alike regardless of religion and the "Christian" religion has plenty of intolerant and hate-filled people. Just check out some of the politicians elected and the laws passed in the U. S. lately.

as a muslim I would say, you just need to see more muslims to be your friends, and not see muslims or islam through political eye

Okay but how is that different from any of the Abrahamic religions? They're all misogynistic as hell

As a Muslim I'll say this, You're not wrong, but you're just uneducated enough about what Islam really teaches. People from all walks of life and faiths convert/revert to Islam till today. despite all that you said. Islam is still the fastest growing religion in the world. And believe it or not, more women become Muslim than men. What does that tell you? Were they forced to convert? No. Islam is the actual religion that liberated women 1400 years ago when they were sold as slaves and treated like objects. Islam gave women equal rights to men. you just need to educate yourself more on what Islam really teaches VS what the west says about Islam or what some Muslim countries do - which is more politically/culturally driven than Islamic. Prophet Muhammad taught/advised and practiced tolerance to everyone, wether enemy or from different faith. If you study the life of Prophet Muhammad sincerely you'll be amazed by his character, morality, wisdom and mercy he showed to everyone.

Brilliantly stated, Truth Monster! <3

You are mixing up religion, politics and culture. You are proving this post's point. It worries me that so many people upvoted this

And your intolerance towards Muslims isn't ironic in the least.

Have you met Evangelical Christians? Especially in the south in the US? Talk about intolerant.

you have obviously never been around fundamentalist christians or mormons! Do some research about christianity and then cast the first stone. Most organized religions were created as a way to control an ever growing society as well as away to get from money people who don't have any.

“...ONE of the most...”?

Well there have been plenty of Xtian places that treated gay ppl like crap, and a few atheistic places, too! This ain’t just an Islamic thing!

Okay

Go read leviticus and tell me how happy you are with the price you could get for your daughter. You could change the word "islam" with "christianity" in your post and it would ring just as true.

Yes, this.

FWIW, the problems you cite are common throughout the descendants of old Abraham, especially in the varieties describing themselves as conservative.

Just because some people are ignorant and spread the false image of Islam doesn't mean the religion itself is at fault. Just like ignorant people who make comments without doing their research , exactly like you just did. Instead of following the herd and repeating words you heard from someone else, try reading about the subject or talking to people before forming an opinion and publicly stating it, or just keep you're uninformed opinion to yourself. Side note: Islam preserves women's rights better than any modern system, but again of you picked up a book you would know that already.

The true meaning of Christianity is to respect and help others as you do to yourself. Not kill others if they are different. It is the same meaning with all Christians.

Indeed. Modern Evangelicals seem to much prefer Leviticus than the Gospel