>>>And again wise words. I like your insights more and more. :)
>>>But hey, one more try: It requires at least some debate - time and again - to find out whether or not something is invasive, esp. according to 'modern' ideas. We criticize muslim multi-generational traditions (here in Europe), but opponents often try to silence those critics with the counter-ciriticism that the christian and jewish traditions also have their 'idiosyncrasies'. And to a certain extend they are right. We expect muslims to rethink some of their ideas. Shouldn't orthodox jews do the same?
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>>AFAIK, the negative reactions against muslim traditions are mostly caused by beheadings, bombings and similar terrorist acts. Naturally, it is wrong to equate all muslim traditions to this inappropriate behavior, and, accordingly, counter-criticism mentioned in your post loses ground; i.e. when christian and/or jewish traditionalists will be engaged in beheadings, bombing and similar terrorist activity then they should be subjected to the same expectations to rethink some of their ideas. More specifically, orthodox jews should do the same (i.e. rethink), when/if they will start doing the same, in this strict order.
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>Well, as an example we are also criticizing orthodox muslims for wearing burkas. Such issues are not so much an issue because of what extremists do, but an issue because they are in conflict with (Dutch or European or western) habits and norms and values.

You should start new thread to discuss 'burka'. I don't think it is the main problem of extremism issue.