How have religious minorities been treated under the rule of Islamic authorities?
Yousef: In the Middle Ages, Islamic governments were more tolerant of Jews and Christians than Christian governments were of Jews and Muslims. Today, however, many Christians are being persecuted and killed for their faith at the hands of Muslims. George: In some moderate Middle Eastern countries, the government allows churches for Arab Christians. However, many Muslim governments would say they practice religious freedom, but it isn t the kind of freedom we would describe. Remember that “once a Muslim, always a Muslim” is the rule. The Law of Apostasy prevents any Muslim from changing his religion. You can convert and become a Muslim, but you cannot “unconvert” without dire consequences. Tourville: Does the history of Islam reveal growth by the sword? George: Yes. Yousef: During the first 100 years as a religion, Islam was involved in constant fighting. Today, people in Egypt, for example, convert to Islam just to survive. Muslims are given better grades and better jobs. In one countr
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