Religious hooliganism goes for goal by defending mob values

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2015
Religious hooliganism goes for goal by defending mob values

Islam has a problem with criticism and ridicule, and humour - a characteristic of evolved and civilised institutions and societies - is an absolute no-no. However, when the boot is on the other foot many Muslims are happy to hand it out to others, hate sp

Sadly, Islamic institutional leadership is weak or self-serving. Tyrants and bullies fear ridicule. Those not confident in their belief systems fear criticism. Double standards and hypocrisy, denial, lack of awareness and immaturity are all in abundance, but it should be acknowledged that all established religions suffer these acute psychological ailments and leadership issues.
Religions demand one-sided respect, but it is enormously difficult to offer reverence to so much all-inclusive brainwashing nonsense. It really is time for humanity in general to grow up and move on from the current low intelligence and behavioural levels of “football club religion”.
John Shepherd