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Those are fair points and I'd agree that outside criticism can contribute to a defensive mindset. However, even knowing that risk, I just can't abide by it. To me it's too important than no religion, culture or political system is sacrosanct.

And I personally don't see another "minority" religion as something that's vulnerable. We're not going to criticize Islam to death here. Just like people haven't criticized Christianity to death.