Many religions have their sacred books containing an historical account of their particular group passed down orally before being written down many centuries later and translated into many languages. Added to the history is a belief that God has revealed Himself and inspired men to record it all.
Believers today think their own sacred book has the truth and reveals the will of God. Their belief in God is based on the validity of their book, handed down through multiple generations since the beginning of the human race. The written word also reveals a guide to proper behavior. Many believe this guide should be used to make the laws of their land which affect believers and non-believers alike.
Extremists believe only their book is true and their interpretation correct. Easier to see how extremists of "other religions" are not logical and don't make sense for the perpetuation of our advanced civilization. Harder to see how "our religion" may be viewed as illogical and designed for a past culture which accepted patriarchy and slavery, a past society that did not have the benefit of our scientific knowledge.
All religions think they have the truth and a connection to God. Those outside of religion have their own opinions about the validity of the various sacred books.
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