> To this day many denominations of Islam are still killing each other over the "correct" interpretation. Yet, those denominations you speak of are minorities,

> To this day many denominations of Islam are still killing each other over the "correct" interpretation. Yet, those denominations you speak of are minorities, and some are even supported by factions like the CIA to continue civil unrest, because it's in the interest of the West. > also have a big overlap in having the most militant conflict I'm who's surprised you went there. It's as if the last 100 years of history didn't mean much? The vast majority of those countries have been occupied and colonized by the West, and I'd argue that they continue to be to this day. > Are Islamic countries generally free to criticize themselves so easily? You can look up Islamic history to see to what high degree of responsibility those in charge were held. Read up on Omar ibn AlKhattab for example.