In Islam, Criticism Equals Death
From ChersonAndMolsky.com, a piece by Rachel Molschky on how Islam calls for silencing its critics with violence and death. (For example, those who insult Mohammed or Allah -- death sentence. Same with those who commit blasphemy.) An excerpt:

Few dare to criticize the "religion of peace" for fear of a violent retaliation. Ironic? Not really, considering the fact that violence pervades the very essence of this "peaceful" religion.

...The Islamic response to criticism is death. When there is no self-defense, and armed with no logical explanation in order to combat the critics, the only way out is violence. That's why whenever there are "peaceful" protests, the placards Muslims proudly hold high call for our beheadings. If you've never witnessed this firsthand, there are countless photos to prove it. Men, women and children all parade around with signs calling for our savage murders. Why? Because we dared to criticize.

Yet criticism brings about change, which is how we progress as a society. Sometimes we progress a little too far and make excessive changes, but certainly some reform is a good thing.

Criticism and debate, as the post rightly notes, are how we bring about change.

The problem: The Quran is considered the immutable word of Allah. So, there's no reforming Islam. Those who would try to reform it will be slaughtered per Islam.

More from the piece:

Various denominations of Islam exist as well. However, rather than arguing over theology, it seems quicker just to kill each other to see who wins. You see, Muslims not only kill non-Muslim critics but also other Muslims of competing denominations, i.e. Sunni versus Shia.

..."Muhammad laid down severe restrictions on such free speech. He assassinated many who insulted him. In the Quran, he promises death and eternal damnation if anyone deviates in words and action from Allah and his messenger. In the hadith (Muhammad's words and deeds outside of the Quran), we read that he kills dissenters and insulters. Later legal rulings, rooted in the Quran and hadith, follow his lead and decree that hard-hitting speech must be stifled. Indeed, the dissenters must die, if they cross the line."

...The punishment for violent Muslim retaliation against criticism should be harsh enough to be a deterrant, and the over-the-top appeasement to the Muslim demands, which go against our society and our sense of right and wrong, must end.

via thereligionofpeace.com