Yes I agree Raggytash. I didn't mean Islam is the only oppressive religion. It's just an example from my own experiences in Africa.

Most of the great religions are awfully dogmatic and rigid, and have caused pain and distress, to say the least, over the centuries. I think they thrived on the fact that in times past, people were more biddable and dare I say, ignorant and gullible. They swallowed whole all the dogma out of, maybe, fear and submission. Nowadays (I'm glad to say) people are more informed and can think for themselves.