Islam - whose misconception?

[Dave]

Originally posted by calguard66

NOT because they believe it themselves, but because it gives them power over others who do.

As someone who was raised evangelical protestant (and subsequently converted to something else) I can say this is a perfect description of why the Republican Party has won favor with evangelical protestants here in the US.

[First of Two]

Bleh. You think the Repubs have a monopoly on that kind of behaviour?

[Dave]

never said that. was making the point that it happens everywhere, even here.