[griffin]

islam is not a religion. it is a political ideology, not unlike nazism....but actaully quite similar.

How it became a religion is quite interesting. I imagine in a few hundred years if nazism makes a resurgence there could be a possibility that it too can become a religion...then therefore must be 'tolerated'.

[eastforker]

True, if Hitler had contained his attrocities to just Germany for 20 years longer, instead of invading his neighbors, it very well could have turned into a religious movement.

[Earthdweller]

"How it became a religion is quite interesting. I imagine in a few hundred years if nazism makes a resurgence there could be a possibility that it too can become a religion...then therefore must be 'tolerated'. "

Which brings to mind another inconsistency with this Klan/Islamofascist comparison.

The later have had quite a few more years to develop their murderous ways...covered a lot more ground.

[sakic]

Religion is:

Belief in and reverence for a supernatural power or powers regarded as creator and governor of the universe.
A personal or institutionalized system grounded in such belief and worship.
A set of beliefs, values, and practices based on the teachings of a spiritual leader.
A cause, principle, or activity pursued with zeal or conscientious devotion.

Islam qualifies by definition as much as Christianity or Judaism. Perhaps the dictionary needs to be rewritten.