Yes fundamentalism exists in politics and other ideologies but that's not a reason not to criticize religions. If religions would not exist there would be less oppression and inequality. I guess it's useless to mention war since it's quite obvious.
I suggest you to read the Quran. The main problem with Islam is al-Nasikh wal-Mansoukh which is a major doctrine. Look it up. This doctrine means basically that if there's two verses that are in contradict the newer one overrides the older one. So when Muhammad moved to Medina the older peaceful verses were wiped. Most modern day muslims, at least those who live in western societies don't even know about this doctrine. Usually when they do they are in shock and want to turn away from their faith. But oh well you know what happens to those who do so.
Now you may say that "well that's just fundamentalism and it's the same thing with Christianity". You can criticize Christianity, make jokes about it and no one gives a damn. But if you criticize Islam you will get death threats and people call you a racist. Muslims here in Finland are trying to get a permission to build a mosque. You know what happens if you try to build a church in Saudi Arabia? You will be killed. As mr Salman Rushdie has said "Islamic societies are based on honour & shame and women oppression".
I suggest you to read the Quran. The main problem with Islam is al-Nasikh wal-Mansoukh which is a major doctrine. Look it up. This doctrine means basically that if there's two verses that are in contradict the newer one overrides the older one. So when Muhammad moved to Medina the older peaceful verses were wiped. Most modern day muslims, at least those who live in western societies don't even know about this doctrine. Usually when they do they are in shock and want to turn away from their faith. But oh well you know what happens to those who do so.
Now you may say that "well that's just fundamentalism and it's the same thing with Christianity". You can criticize Christianity, make jokes about it and no one gives a damn. But if you criticize Islam you will get death threats and people call you a racist. Muslims here in Finland are trying to get a permission to build a mosque. You know what happens if you try to build a church in Saudi Arabia? You will be killed. As mr Salman Rushdie has said "Islamic societies are based on honour & shame and women oppression".