The great and horrifying tragedy in Paris cannot be laid at the door of Moslems per se, but must be laid at the door of Islam. Why?
The Koran at times reads like a war manual, that is how to deal with those who oppose you, or in Mohammad's eyes god. How god (Muhammad's concept of god) requires you to live your life.
The version of Islam, which has some provenance in the Koran, that underlies these outrages can be found in many countries in Asia and the Near East. There it is normal. Imagine Saudi Arabia conquering Europe and imposing its violent values! Beheadings in the street, misogyny, intolerance and arrogance.
These attacks, directed towards football grounds, clubs, theatres, are against the young and having fun. In this version of Islam, you must not enjoy yourself. The only acceptable form of life is conformity, non-thinking and death!
We must stop making allowances for religion. Parts of the Koran read like Mein Kampf. Parts of the Torah are recipes for fascism, parts of the gospels are silly. Real wisdom is found elsewhere.
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