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thanks xtreme.

On a somewhat unrelated note. What is the view on sikhism. It appears to me to be completely monotheistic, but more reasonable in its beliefs at time than islam. At other time it does not, and I can appreciate that islam seems to have a more developed theology/philosophy etc.... but islamic culture seems to have committed intellectual suicide (with few exceptions). I think at least part of this stems from living in islamic societies in which politics and religion are so intertwined that they have corrupted each other.

What I am looking for is a way to approach God. My only strongly held belief is that their is only one God, and reason and theology should cooexist. I also believe strongly in freedom of thought and religion, and I have been concerned about islamic thoughts on these matters.

I am interested in islam and sikhism because both of the these groups have presented me with examples of piety and conviction... and of course they both believe in one God. Any discussion would be appreciated.. I am taking the night off.

I also love the extreme monotheism of islam. It is the discouragement of inquiry and free thinking that scares me about Islam.