re: #11 CuriousLurker

Hmm, I wonder whose sock Gepetto is? He was here within a couple of minutes to neutralize my down-dings.

I’m crushed, absolutely crushed. How will I ever enjoy my weekend now? //

Keep trying, heh…

Unfortunately you were right upthread. People will believe what they choose. But don’t give up. We’ve been here before. Knowledge is Power :) #ShareDiversity lol

Throughout the early centuries, Jews often chose to live in Muslim lands as dhimmis instead of Christian lands because the Muslims were less hostile and allowed Jews to observe their religion. Of course, the treatment of Jews changed from time to time, and from country to country. It wasn’t exactly a rose garden, but there were both harsh Islamic rule and tolerant Islamic rule. Maimonides and his family are of the most famous of those who chose to live in Muslim countries.

Bringing out Godwinisms misses the mark entirely because the Nazis never were tolerant of Jews in any way, shape or form.

It seems to me that the definitions you give for these words have been followed for 1000s of years, both the tolerant and intolerant. With the rise of the Arab Spring, I think it’s entirely possible to see an Islamic democracy. Maybe not in our lifetime (though I would hope), or our childrens. Maybe a few more generations, but there’s hope yet.