This thread is full of red herring. History is not of prime concern because religious history of all faiths is a dispicable mess. What we need in this world today is some enlightenment in order to relate to each other as equal parts of humanity, and from there find ways to live in harmony. If religious faith is based on truth it can survive the challenge of open and frank discussion. If it is based only on doctrine and dogma then it is best cast aside . Before this determination and judgement can be made we must be able to debate its merits in open forums. In order to do this dogmatic concepts of heresy and insult must give way. Only then can we depart from the dark ages.
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