From: "Tanj" 

But Islam does not separate church from state for the fundamental reason
that the Prophet was also head of a state, as was his nephew who was also a
key figure in doctrine.  While I am quite partial to Islamic teaching, that
part gives me pause.  For me religion is a personal experience, and
unifying with the state is an oxymoron.

"David N. Barnett"  wrote in message
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> On Sun, 2 Jul 2000 13:57:01 -0700, Randall Parker 
> wrote in message :
>
> | Developmentally I think Islam is today where Catholicism was in the
> | Middle Ages. Its politically dangerous.
>
> I think it depends on the sect.
>
> --dnb

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