text: All religions start out closely reflecting the views of their founders, but as time goes by that may change. For any religion that's been around long enough, it's inevitable.
  
  As a Christian, I do not consider religions interchangeable. While I respect the sacred literature of other religions, I consider the Bible the inspired Word of God in a way that I don't believe the others to be. 
  
  But I also acknowledge that my religious tradition has been subject to the same abuses as other religions. Thankfully, we no longer burn people at the stake and engage in holy wars, which I see as evidence of our maturity as a people of faith.
  
  Keep in mind that Islam, as a belief system, is younger than Christianity and prevalent in lands that are less developed. Also keep in mind that there are places on this planet where Muslims, Christians and Jews live side by side in peace, which is -- by far -- what most people on the planet, no matter their religion, desire.