DDB wrote: > So far as I can tell, the islamists and much of the body of > mainstream Islam both recognize this nasty, virulent, form as > valid Islam. The voices saying otherwise are rare and weak. Hmm. The Islamic theologian who came and spoke about the events of 9/11/01 to the adult forum (Sunday School for adults) at my church a few months back was fairly forceful in denouncing them. > Hey, I *like* these deep discussions. Ditto. Casey