runner: secularism with many of its filthy dogmas was never going to dominate for long.

It's not Religion Per Se that is the problem it's the Dogma associated with each of the different Sects within any Religion that is the problem. I'm right & you're wrong, therefore you should die mentality. It's all about Control of the Masses & Wealth. Nothing to do with Religion.

I think that if God wants someone killed because of their particular Dogma then God should be the only one to mete out the punishment, personally. Not some self appointed human.

Like, the human Priest grabs the particular person that has been accused of not having the right Religious Dogma. He puts that person on a Sacrificial Table & says, " Righto God, it's up to you to punish this person." Now if nothing happens in 10 minutes then God has not punished that person & they are free to go with no recriminations for breaking any of Gods Laws.

I think that is a fair system. Humans have no right to judge any person on their Religious Beliefs. However if they disobey a Secular Law then that becomes the Domain of the Judges. Secular Law & Religious Law must not be mixed.

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I think that if God wants someone killed because of their particular Dogma then God should be the only one to mete out the punishment, personally. Not some self appointed human.'

agreed Jayb but tell that to the millions of babies slaughtered in their mother's womb. Oh that's right we don't call them babies. They are like Jews who the Nazis redefined as non human.

I think tat a lot more people should read the Koran.

I think a lot more people should read up on emilys list. Very compatible to Koran.

When I can not pick the Muslim women on the street, the beach, or the swimming pool, I will be ready to start to believe Najla Turk.

Until that time, I won't believe a word of it.

Joe – Thank you for agreeing on my approach. I believe you understood my argument. Australia is our home. A home for all to live together in harmony as best we can regardless of age, orientation, culture, religion etc. I have lived my entire life respecting others for their individuality and working hard to earn respect. I haven’t encountered negative experiences but rather I have grown to enjoy the multicultural richness.

JohnBenetts – You’re right John. I’m not special - far from it. I do feel I am an ordinary Australian Muslim though. I give people a fair go and the intent behind Assalaam Alaykum is genuine. Peace. My apologies if you felt I was speaking down to readers. Trying to articulate a written conversation is more challenging than a 2-way conversation.

Alan B – Yes Saudi Arabia is a country that don’t allow women to drive and by Western standard that’s totally unacceptable. However I feel that’s their backyard and you nor I can judge a country based on our way of life, culture or religious practices. One can debate on this topic for hours but my concern is the country ‘I’ live in. Sounds selfish but I’d rather put my attention into systems, processes and structures that can develop Australia and where I may have power of positive influence. Are there discussion of Sharia Law coming to Australia?

Hi Yuyutsu – Thank you for your beautiful heart. I too pray He shower His blessings upon you and may you always remember Him. Yes many people suffered atrocities because they held steadfast to their religion. May we find the strength to stand strong when tested Yuyutsu. Spirituality is so personal and for many an unspoken connection. I express my love to God in private and I express my love for humanity openly. My closest friends are Christians, Buddhists, Jews, Hindu, Catholic and Atheists and we have found many common elements that unite us. Respect, tolerance for differences and a passion to make a positive difference.