Well usually a reformation usually allows a true discussion on an opening of new morals in a society. Most reformations bring in new science/logical arguments and end or change a religion forever.

@JimKillam not sure if reformation is the right term. the biggest issue is Wahabbism spreading to other Muslim countries, which is definitely happening now

Yes there needs to be a reformation. Because part of a reformation is the old ways die out and grow stale. The new ideas/ideals take over and become the central doctrine starting point where all new sects travel from to their new forms.

Is some sort of reformation of Islam necessary? With so much depth to the religion, it's easy for ignorant or misinformed people to overlook the different sects

"peaceful Muslims do exist out there who draw beneficial principles, like charity, tolerance, and love from their religion" of course they do. Most people who practice religion do it to better themselves and draw these principles, not to do harm to others

It's definitely a convoluted issue. I would be curious to see how Wahabbism has spread in the last few years in the wake of all of these attacks

Hi @RoamingMillennial Interesting video, thanks!
I disagree with your interpretation of how countries like Iran, Afghanistan, Egypt, Iraq and other Muslim countries looked several decades ago: They weren't westernized as part of their Islamic culture, they were westernized through colonization by western empires (mainly England and France), or influence of western countries.

Pictures of people in swimsuits from Egypt don't represent Islamic culture any more than pictures of women in burkas from France and Germany represent western culture.

In the culture sense - yes, they are more Muslim now.