According to that article:
"In principle, Christianity or Judaism are little better, particularly in the versions embraced by the American right. The world would be a much better place if everyone understood the truths revealed by science, had confidence in human reason and embraced secular humanism."
I disagree with this premise. I find without God soceity tends to tip into a rather sad form of commercialism. So it becomes a consumer- or desire-driven society. Art and human expression actually suffer. Charitable efforts wane. If the churches are taken away, all we have are the merchants. Gangs such as the Hell's Angels don't exist to worship God. They are around to make money by satisfying a commercial demand.
In terms of Muslims, regardless of how they might be portrayed in the media, I regard them as an asset from a social context. Their students are disciplined. They are God-fearing. They believe in self-sacrifice. They follow rules and conventions. I wish some Christians demonstrated as much commitment. And a nation that does not have a religious orientation such as China has all of these people who are so focused and intelligent. I wish some Christians had such qualities.
So quite frankly I throw all of those labels out the window and generally work on myself rather than try to keep changing others.
