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Thread #131552 Message #2969086
Posted By: Q (Frank Staplin)
19-Aug-10 - 10:31 PM
Thread Name: BS: Islamic cultural centre near ground zero
Subject: RE: BS: Islamic cultural centre near ground zero
Be careful to define what you mean by Islamist.
Merriam Webster Collegiate Dictionary-
1. The faith, doctrine or cause of Islam.
[There are many varieties.]
2. A popular reform movement advocating the reordering of government and society in accordance with laws prescribed by Islam. [This includes Sharia law].
Lox, I presume you mean the latter by Islamist. As you imply, Muslims are of all stripes and colors, not all would be happy with sharia law.