Islam is a Political System

Submitted by Dr Christian Chan (Philippines), Jan 3, 2010 at 18:48

From Asia: Growing up in China I was correctly taught Islam is a Political System not a religion. We were correctly taught without Political Correctness of the West that is in decline!

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Daniel Pipes replies:

Islam definitely is a religion; it can also be a political system.