Re: Secularism vs Islam - Something to think about...
Yes, freedom of religion is a matter of degrees in all societies. No one is suggesting religion be taken out of socieity. But the degree to which Muslim societies, culture and government are dominated by religion resembles pre-Reformation/Enlightenment Chrisitian societies. Without separation of state and religion, Muslim sociieties will be left further behind and be on the outside looking in.
BTW, if it's silly to look back at 16th century Anglican documents to determine legality of royal marriage, how silly is it to look at 7th century literature to determine which parts of your body to shave?