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Old 06-19-08, 01:33 PM   #107 (permalink)
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Re: Are Democracy & Islam Compatible?

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Originally Posted by jallman View Post
Seems you can't even read your own sources through your anti-American blinders. Gunny is right; this isn't worth it.
What anti americanism? Where have I even mentioned America?! '

All I am pointing out that conservatism in Islam is the reason that democracy is incompatible. And my links backs my claim up. That you cant accept it, is not my problem.

Conservatism is tradition in civil, religious and political lines and you can not tell me that Iran, Saudi Arabia or any other Islamic state is stuck in traditions founded 1400+ years ago. You cant tell me that the Islamic world is bustling in change in law, social order and what not. The conservative religious fanatics have the power and are fighting any change whatsoever.

The links say it plainly.
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Conservatism is a term used to describe political philosophies that favour tradition, where tradition refers to various religious, cultural, or nationally defined beliefs and customs.
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