The basic error of Jewish and Muslim fundamentalism is somewhat the converse - the use of the mystical to map out a practical plan of action. ... The conflict arises from a modern tendency to believe that logos is all we need, that mythos cannot be a part of any pragmatic policy. ... Other than that the beliefs of Muslims are the same. Keep in mind that Islam is a religion of practice, that for a Muslim religion is much more a way of life than for the Christian. ... A key event was Napolean's invasion of Egypt in 1798. ...

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