And this friend on whom you choose to 'rely', Richard ~~ Did he tell the Imam about his bibulous and amatory habits before requesting conversion to the faith? I cannot feel this likely, as, had he done so, I don't expect he would have been found suitable. ~~ Even Islam is presumably not so resolute in its proselytising as to accept just anyone, even one so obviously intent on persisting in setting some of its dearest principles and beliefs at nought. So you might choose to 'rely' on him, but I should estimate his honesty and integrity to be more than somewhat exiguous. Why am I supposed to accept his assurances, on which you 'rely' so confidently, as any sort of valid argument for anything?

Hmmmm?

~M~