Growing up as a Muslim I always felt that some of the religion\'s core beliefs were totally opposed to human nature. While many of its rules do have some merit (such as prohibition of drugs), as a whole it seeks to restrict freedom of thought and mans\' natural curiosity for new ideas. As long as open discussion and scrutiny of the interpretations by Muslim \"elders\" is frowned upon, Islam will continue to remain insular and distant from the needs of humanity. I am in favour of exploring new ideas to the problems in the world, and I feel by joining the group I am likely to come into contact with like minded individuals. While I may not agree with the ideas of everyone in the organisation, debate will be possible, something which Islam has failed to provide.