Re: [FairfieldLife] 'Pope's speech on Faith and reason ( Theocracy Vs. Democr...

[MDixon6569]

In a message dated 9/19/06 2:03:07 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: And I have to disagree with the premise, that Islamic > > countries are not ready for Democracy. I think any > > civilized people are ready for it, but may need more > > time and help depending on what their previous > > experiences have been". > > "May need more time and help" = "not ready" I mean that what they have in Islamic culture, is a Theocracy: A government based in 'Supreme religious authority'... Therefore there is no seperation of church and state, which is the corner-stone of our democracy... So, in that situation, you either have a King of a Theocracy. And that is what all of the Arab countries in the middle east have. Either a king or a dictator. Simply incompatible...with free thinking, and equal rights. very fascist really... R.G. Needing more time or needing help doesn't mean a country isn't ready for democracy. Democracy has not always come easily to those that enjoy it now.  __._,_.___ To subscribe, send a message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Or go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FairfieldLife/ and click 'Join This Group!' Your email settings: Individual Email|Traditional Change settings via the Web (Yahoo! ID required) Change settings via email: Switch delivery to Daily Digest | Switch to Fully Featured Visit Your Group | Yahoo! Groups Terms of Use | Unsubscribe __,_._,___