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Originally Posted by Cheese
Nope, I tend to disagree. I think that people are passionate about this discussion because it does effect our every day lives. (Moreso outside of Canada, but here nonetheless)
The US has a large group of passionate Christians who use their power and money to affect law and order in any way they possibly can.
Canada and Europe have their own issues with a large influx of Muslims starting to push their influence. (moreso Europe, but making inroads here)
No one would care one iota if they kept to themselves, if they practiced what they preached, and did not attempt to force their views on the rest of society.
Unfortunately religions have a job to do, bring more people into its confines, or perish. The Mormons do a great job of this and others work in their own mysterious ways.
None of this is percieved...its out in the open and quite clear.
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Their is a perception that Muslims are taking over Europe and eventually NA. But I don't think that is the case. Every country has rejected the implementation of Islamic law and terrorism has been minimal to non-exsitant. A better statement would be that politicians in the west have used a percieved Muslim threat in order to consolidate votes and increase the power of governments.
As for religions job of recruiting I don't see any issue with that. Mcdonalds advertises, Walmart recruits, Door to Door Salesmen sell security systems, electricity contracts and religion. What is the difference (assuming there is no god) between the religious product that is being sold door to door and a security system. Both are unnecessary, both cost you money and both groups annoy you by trying to sell you something you don't need.
Other than the Gay/Lesbian issues religion just doens't effect people in the first world.