Those who support democracy should they welcome the rise of ‪‎Political‬ ‪‎Islam

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   Khawaja Iqbalposted 9 years ago

   Those who support democracy should they welcome the rise of ‪‎Political‬ ‪‎Islam‬???
   
   

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   LoliHeyposted 9 years ago

   Absolutely not, under any circumstances.  Those who do will later regret it.

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      Michaela Osieckiposted 9 years agoin reply to this

      Christianity is highly politicized in the states. How is this any different?

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      LoliHeyposted 9 years agoin reply to this

      You are not forced to become a Christian.  I think Muslims would try to force you to convert, as they want to make a one world caliphate.

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   Ericdierkerposted 9 years ago

   Now if I have this right, "political Islam" is the demand of the religious ultra conservative to impose those beliefs into the secular business of running governments.
   In general a religious component influencing government is pretty much healthy, if the governmental system allows for influence and yet not control. Separation between church and state is a good fundamental concept. But normally we see a religious influence on individuals in public office as a good thing. I don't think the US has ever had a proclaimed atheist in Presidential office. And it is still one of the best ever governments ever run by any people anywhere -- improvements sure could be made but 240 years of peaceful transition and consistency it is unmatched.
   So religion should have influence on folks but not on the government of a democracy. I know the distinction is a fine line but it works so far.
   So I think a rise in any religion can be absorbed by a democracy if it is not violent. Your question does not go to violence merely a movement.
   Another factor is that marginalizing such a group and movement is probably worse than the inclusion which will only reach a small minority.
   Totally different answer for countries without democracy ingrained and a permanent basis of stability within democratic society.

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   bradmasterOCcalposted 9 years ago

   What does a democracy, and we are actually a democratic republic, have in common with Islam, political or otherwise.
   
   It seems to be a contradiction in term, political or religious are two different animals.

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   tamarawilhiteposted 9 years ago

   No, because Political Islam denies Christians, Jews, and women equal rights.
   And it tends to mean one vote, on time, voting in a dictator or group like the Iranian Mullahs who never allow another vote again.

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