I actually didn't know percentage of Christians was still that high there. For some reason I had it in my head Islam had made deeper inroads in recent times.
I think the part people miss regarding the Muslim faith is its attractiveness to economically underdeveloped populations. It has a very strong foundation of charity and providing for the poor. It is also a very egalitarian religion, where the Koran teaches there is basically nobody between you and Allah. The fact that some humans use these traits to evil ends doesn't dampen its appeal to the great poor masses of the world.
I am not saying there isn't going to problems with a religion whose most fundamental scriptures were written in medieval times and specifically say it is the word of God and not open for re-interpretation, but I do think broadly equating the religion with the evil that exploit it is a mistake.
Well said. As long as there is extreme poverty in these types of third-world countries, then gangs and terrorist groups are always going to have a healthy batch of followers.
I mean, really.....live in terror and wonder if the rotting banana you ate that morning will keep you and your family alive.....or join a well-connected criminal enterprise and get meals, a sense of security, and respect.
That's really the only options for many of these people. While I don't in any way condone their choice, I also don't blame them for it.
And yes, that country is a very Christian nation. With the exception of Marawi, which seems to be mostly Muslims living alongside Catholics.
