Is it normal to think islam needs to modernized?
As an atheist I have no bias towards any religion, but I can't help but seem that since Islam is seemingly shielded from all criticism for fear of being labeled "Islamophobic" that it will never change because it cannot be criticized. Constructive criticism leads to change. If people who criticize Islam are bigots and racists, how will Islamic countries ever be convinced to give women better rights, end cruel punishments within Sharia Law, and destroy all terrorists sects?