Reply #57: The treatment of women

[JerseygirlCT]

is more cultural than religious.

But like the other major world religions, it's very hard to generalize -- their are Christians who insist on women's subjugation, there are Jews. And there are plenty for whom that idea makes no sense whatsoever in the context of their faith.

I think that if Islam is used to further peace and understanding and a better relationship with God, then it's a good thing. Where it's used for hate and dissension, it's not. And you could say the exact same thing about any religion you'd like to choose.