Reply To: The barbarism of ISIS

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My 2 cents’ worth reads as follows:Right now it is convenient to demonize Islam. AND, there is no doubt Islam deserves a lot of or all the bad press it has been getting. However, if one looks at a bit of history, a few centuries ago, the Christians were getting the same kind of bad press from Muslims. AND, anyone familiar with the history of Europe is acquainted with the fact that Christianity often enough turned on and destroyed deviant Christians. Also, anyone who is knowledgeable concerning Oriental societies will know about Hindus and Buddhists massacring for the deity.
What is the point here? In my not at all humble opinion, the problem is not with Islam or with Buddhism or Christianity.
All of these systems have led to slaughter and fanatic stupidity. The problem is with religion in general. It makes people batshit crazy. So, while Islam may deserve the billingsgate it has been receiving, the opprobrium is, at least partially, misplaced. It should be laid at the doorstep of organized religion rather than at the door of the mosque.