I think to isolate one aspect of anything discussed is very limiting. Christians refer to the 5,000 year old text of Leviticus to condemn homosexuals. Yet, in the same book, there are demands to stone adulterous women; people who wear more than two types of cloth on their bodies, people who eat bacon, etc. etc. Christians have chosen to keep the homosexual "sin" and not enact the others! Most world religion books have words and sayings that are sensible and other words that seem archaic to the 21st century mind. The problem with Islam is not the religion itself, but some of the social customs of the countries where it is practised. Islam's holy book, (The Koran) offers women the right to divorce their husbands and to own property, etc. In modern countries, Islamic women can choose to drive and wear the veil. So, there is equality for women in the Koran. However, husbands, family members and the country that Muslim women live in, can cancel this equality. For example, in Saudi Arabia, women must wear veils and cannot drive. I This has nothing to do with the religion or the Koran. The Koran never mentions a veil. It simply states that Muslim women should be modestly dressed. Men have used the veil to keep women as property - not to be seen by other men. The Holy War (Jiddah) has been badly corrupted in its meaning by Islamic terrorists. Yet, most Muslim interpret Jiddah as an internal holy war against greed, selfishness, etc within themselves. Muslims fast during Ramadam and give the value of the non-eaten food to the poor. The most ironic case of the Jiddah or Holy War was when Iraq and Iran declared it on each other; each saying that God was on their side. Some countries want Muslims to totally conform in all ways to their laws and customs. Others allow freedom of dress and culture. Many will agree that it takes time for immigrants to adjust. By the second or third generations, the children have mostly conformed. In conclusion, we need to UNDERSTAND ISLAM and not generalize or paint every Muslim with the same brush. I'd recommend seeking out a Muslim family and learning and sharing. Be cautious that not every Muslim family practises or interprets Islam the same way. Lastly, we have more in common with a Muslim (as a human being) then we have differences. Think about it.