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Originally Posted by bhkad  Here.
I think the most obvious answer is that, without any efforts at modernizing Islam, the way it is written and can correctly be interpreted is that Islam is incompatible with ANY other form of government.
That is what Islamic terrorism is all about. The terrorists are trying to influence people around the world to trade security for liberty.
I.E. if the people choose a radical Islamic government they will have peace.
But they will only have purchased themselves the yoke of religious tyranny.
And that is why we fight the war on terror. |
I agree. I think I must have phrased my post badly.
I was saying that democracy does not, in and of itself, "create" an "America." In other words, a democracy in Iraq, for example, would not mean that in 5 years Muslims will be wearing revealing clothing, eating McDonalds, and electing peaceful leaders. So my point was, if we work off of the false assumption that democracy leads to modern American culture (the culture that Muslims hate), then no, "democracy" is not compatible with Islam.
However, like I said, I think it's a false assumption. An Islamic country could certainly be democratic. But just like Iran, nothing is stopping them from electing tyrants and continuing their culture.
So in sum, my point is, democracy will not change their CULTURE. Would you agree with me on this?