[Exsubmariner]

A whole bevy of Scientists, philosophers, politicians, it was a period called the Renaissance. It basically laid the groundwork for the modern world coupled with the Reformation. Have you heard of the third Vatican Counsel? They even say that the Jews are no longer responsible for the murder of Christ. The pope no longer holds the political power the office once did (can't make the Princes of Europe Obey any more because there are no more Princes as people stopped backing Princes who were backed by the Church. Got to Love Henry the VIII. Thank God for the English. I digress.). Trust me, it hasn't gone away, but it's power is certainly a shadow of it's former self.
I think Islam can be changed in a similar way to the degree that the Mullahs no longer have any real power.
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