Gonzo is correct about the status of kaffir and Dhimmi under Islam.
In fact allow me expand what he said.
Under Dhimmitude a Dhimmi must give give up his seat if a Muslim needs it - in a restaurant, on a bus, in a job, and must defer to the Muslim in most, if not all, matters.
Meaning, if you and your wife are at a restaurant, just enjoying the evening, and a Muslim comes in and there is no place to sit - out you go.
If you are working in a Muslim country and the next promotion is open and it's between you and a Muslim, you will probably be on the short end of the stick, regardless of talent.
Housing - same thing - non-muslims will be relegated to the ghettos while only Muslims in good standing will be allowed in the more "posh" living areas.
As a "non-believer" your word against a Muslim in a Sharia court is not valid, unless vouched for by a Muslim or you have (this is from memory, so feel free to correct me) witnessess that can back you up.
You may not build nor repair a non-muslim place of worship - nor prosletyze (?sp) to Muslims, but they can build a church, repair a church, and share their faith with you.
You may not marry a Muslim unless you convert, and they cannot convert to your religion. To do so is to invite at LEAST complete social/business/political/financial ostraciszation - if not beatings, vandalism, and, in some cases, yes, death.
Specifically to Egypt - Christians and used to comprise about 15% of Egypt's population, but due to the methods described above it has dwindled to about 9%. It is not unheard of for their churches to be shut down, and vandalized, and for the police to do NOTHING about it. Also, some Christian girls in Egypt are kidnapped and then turn up weeks later "having converted to Islam" married to a Muslim man - many of these girls are underage.
The list goes on - but Gonzo is spot on.
The "warm and fuzzy" Islam presented to the U.S. is often a sham. They know they cannot force Sharia onto us due to numbers, so they use our own tolerance and views on "fairness" against us - meanwhile, were we to go over to an Islamic country we would receive none of that understanding.
Under Islam a Muslim may lie without penalty to "non-believers" to accomplish his goals, without penalty. This is written into their LAW. Breaking a contract with a non-believer - legal. Stealing from a non-believer - legal.
The precedent was set in the Hadith - or traditions from Muhammed's life. Once a Muslim has tried to convert you, and you have refused, as long as he gave you a chance - then you are in the "unbeliver" catagory.
I know my post is rambling - and I apologize - but I have seen so much about Islam. When I see "warm and fuzzy" descriptions that only present the best parts and the best believers - a consideration Christians certainly never recieve.
What we consider a separation of church and state (that's another topic) is completely alien to them - to them, according to Islam, gov't is an extension of the church - it's there to enforce the Sharia and must defer to it.
Steven
