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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=jsteele]
It is entirely accurate to use a single philosophical brush on groups such as anti-Semites or Islamophobes who are united by a single philosophy. Is that really not obvious to you? Sure, there might be anti-Semites, for instance, that disagree on tax policy. But, they are all still anti-Semites and there is not tax policy in the world that is going to excuse their anti-Semitism.

Islam, Christianity, the Democratic Party, etc. cannot so easily be painted with a single philosophical brush because of the heterogeneity of thought within the groups. Some Muslims may hold unacceptable beliefs, but not all do. Similarly, some Christians -- think Westboro Baptist members -- may hold unacceptable (to me) views. But, that does not mean all Christians should be considered anti-gay hate mongers. Some Democrats may favor raising taxes, but not all do. Painting these groups with a single philosophical brush is, as Ben Carson wrote, absurd.
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We'll just have to disagree with the notion that there are no common philosophies shared by all followers of Islam.  Or if your still mystified by that, break it down to denominations like Sunn? or Shia. Hopefully at least at a denomination level you agree there are universal philosophies.  After all, if there isn't anything in common amongst a group why would they even be considered a group.  I think it's more the case that you're OK with the common philosophies some groups hold and disagree with some groups..  Your picking and choosing which philosophies are acceptable and unacceptable.  Which again is ok, but still just an opinion no matter how common the opinion and the very reason why there is no religious test.[/quote]

The core beliefs of Christianity are not all that extensive.  We have the Apostles Creed and the Ten Commandments.  Islam has the Six Articles of Faith and the Five Pillars.

Beyond that, some Christians believe in just war.  Others are pacifist.  Divorce, abortion, capital punishment are all opposed by Catholics.  Is it a sin to take a photograph of a person?  Ask the amish.    Gambling, dancing, drinking.  Gender equality.  Polygamy.  Not universal.  Go back a a bit and the bible condones slavery. [/quote]

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