catch22
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It took Christianity 1800 years to refine itself. But since Islamic preachings and rituals are implemented much more systematically and frequently - it is much more effective at suppressing free thought. So how many years will it take to refine ISLAM? - or will it ever?
I'm not sure it can. The typical result seems to be to move beyond it or partially implement it (keep the good, toss the bad). To which there's usually an extremist reaction (ie: look at ISIS situation now). This will pretty much just keep happening every 10-20 years.
Just look at the countries over history that are Islamic. Where are they now? Pretty much in the same spot, socially, economically, politically, technologically... etc.
It's call to war and violence is too open ended. The violence of the OT was specified to individuals or groups, once they were dealt with in their violent manner the call ceased. Islam, on the other hand, would be in a forever perpetual state of warfare.