I have no issues with people from either Christianity or Islam who follow their religions original decrees of worshiping the god they believe in in private and dedicating their public lives to the service of others. I take equal exception to the fanatical wings of both religions.

I don't believe in or agree with either religion. I also do not think people of either religion should be attacked or murdered. Its that simple.

Not really. Old debate, no mileage left in it. If you are looking to engage with intelligent people look for another issue not frequented discussed. If you are just whinging or trying to stir the pot you will have a lonely visit because members will see the name and pass on.

I don't do it extremism is wrong whoever does it

Actually, I get the sense that most of the people on this site are more troubled by your actual bigotry than they are worried about double standards on religion.

All religions are bad, all religions oppress women, all religions are misogynistic and run by men for the benefit of men. I am not aware that anyone on the “Left” is saying that Islam is less oppressive than Christianity, that would patently be nonsense if they were. The wearing of the burka or the hijab or any other garment is not a requirement in Islam, they are cultural and which one of them is worn, or indeed none, depends on geographical location more than any religious dictat. I really wish people would stop labelling others and using ‘liberal’ and ‘left’ as though they were 1 - Bad and 2 - The Same..... because they are neither. Left and liberal are now used as terms of abuse by those who don’t really understand either term, and bigot and other labels should also be used with extreme caution. It would be better if we all stopped using using such pejorative terms when addressing those with whom we disagree .

No.

I have a feeling this post was directed my way. Firstly as I said many times. I do not believe in god. I do not practice a faith and never have. However I do not nor would I attack the basic tenets of most religions, if followed as they were intended. Jesus (if you accept his existence) was a pretty decent guy. He did not mention anything about gays, except a brief passage about accepting eniuchs (was was probably a word symnominous to gay in ancient times), he did not mention abortion, special people, land ownership or guns. Mohammed was equally a sound man (who definitely existed). His first instruction was that all people should read especially women. He informed it was a father's duty to educate their daughters. Yeah there is mysogny in the bible and the Quran and in terms of 2019 it is not acceptable.
Now we come to the veil in all its forms. The bible and the Quran state that people (men and women) should dress modestly. There are rules about jewellery and covering the legs but they both basically state that women should cover their breasts. The rest is culture and fashion. In times before the Islamic era, women in high society were not expected to work or be viewed by the hoi polloi. The veil was definitely a sign of status. The more impractical, the higher the status. In the same way women in China had their feet bound. This meant that many women in high society were basically confined to sitting.
In some regions of the Islamic world (there actually is no Islamic country) women's rights are rock bottom but one must be clear here. This is very little to do with religion and far more to do with societal control. The exact same issues can be seen in fundamentalist Christian communities and Jewish communities.
Now I live and work in Lancashire with about a 13% Muslim population. I have lived in USA and Asia. I know for some women, they are forced to cover. Saudi, parts of Afghanistan and some areas in Africa. These are the minority. Most Muslim women see wearing the veil as a proud rite to womenhood and marriage. It is their choice. Like I have said often here, in this part of UK, many 10000s of women grew up wearing veils of my grandparents generation.
What annoys me is that you believe a lack of a faith is the same has hating the religious.
I hate hypocrisy
I hate lies
I hate racism
I hate violence
I do not hate anyone of faith if their faith leads them to a better understanding of the human experience.
I think that anyone stating they hate an entire group of human beings is one thing and one thing only...a racist!

by denouncing the entire belief system based on the actions of some followers you are doing the exact same thing that we accuse the christians of doing to blacks, women, the poor, homosexuals et al. religion in general is a tool - just like a hammer or a corporation. it is a tool under which humans can group with people of similar feelings. It is also a powerful tool and one subject to abuse by unscrupulous people. Hate the illicit player, not the game.

We were mostly once xians, or are very aware of xian culture.
I see 99% those who post nasty stuff about Muslims are totally ignorant of actual Muslim culture, they are just spewing crap to foment trouble & strife. How about You?