You're right that most religions have spread that way, but early Islam actually spread through persuasion more than anything. And early muslim states were the most tolerant of other religions in the middle ages, allowing People of the Book (Jews and Christians among others) to live peacefully among them in exchange…

So... commenters can say how gross it is that a lot of the hatred for Kim/Kanye and their Vogue cover was racially-based, yet when Kim writes an open letter explaining she now understands racism is directed towards her family (and other people), the author of the article and other commenters are going to snark? UGH…

"It is obviously a topic that Kanye is passionate about, but I guess it was easier for me to believe that it was someone else's battle."

I'm pretty sure she was going for stylistic continuity, notice none of the other examples have proper names given.

I think it's difficult for most people to admit their ignorance the way that Kim Kardashian has with regard to racism. I don't understand the instinct to mock someone for this. Thinking that these issues are everyone else's problem is not actually that uncommon, especially for this generation. So good for her for…

"But ultimately, the only way to be ass twins with Jen Selter is to be lucky enough to have Jen Selter's genetic makeup."

The thing is, it shouldn't matter. The photos aren't sexual, and to claim that they are — and worse, blame Willow Smith for them being sexual — is to forcibly sexualize a 13-year-old girl just because she's a 13-year-old girl.

Is it bad that I don't really see a scandal here? From what I've read he's a close family friend, and the photo itself is pretty bland and asexual. It just looks like they were hanging out on a warm day and someone snapped a picture. Of course if it turns out they are dating I'll be grossed out and outraged like…

Is it posed or candid? What if he is a family friend? Was it in a trailer, the type that is on a set?

"Scary skinny" isn't a medical condition.

Uh...nope. It can also be genes. Like mine. I have a genetic disorder that makes it harder for me to gain weight. My sister does not have this disorder, but having high metabolisms run in our family. Do you have a source on thinness only being caused by undereating or "psychological issues?"

Don't worry. Kim took him out for ice cream afterward.

Planned activities are the worst. When I'm travelling all I want to do is walk away from the place I'm staying in a random direction and see where I end up, wander into shops, or find a cute restaurant to hang out in or something. My parents have always been outdoor activity cultists. I think a little tiny bit of it…

This is by a wide margin the most relatable Kayne West has ever been. Seriously, I think this is the first time I have ever been able to look at him and say "yep, this is a perfectly understandable and normal human reaction to his environment."

This is everything. I love how they are wearing matching outfits even though this was not a planned photo op. LOVE IS REAL, GUYS.

I know many white men who have those attitudes as well. I think this article does a great job of showing how the way Asian men are specifically oppressed plays into certain attitudes they may develop towards women, but most Asian men I know personally are progressive, thoughtful people. I know plenty of Asian women as…

She is totally in the right to pose as she sees fit but I actually did a little "my word!" at the down on all fours picture, it's just very...porny.

I have all the feels for this girl, but people need to stop bringing up the police thing. She filed the report months after the fact. Without a rape kit (and even with one) it's very difficult to prosecute these cases. Especially when the victim and accused had previously been involved.

Well, if you think your personal experience is amore reliable test sample than this survey, no matter how flawed their methodology was, you're wrong.

You don't believe it because it didn't happen in your house?