If the United States were to become a Muslim country
If the United States were to become a Muslim country, it would represent a fundamental shift away from the principles of individualism, reason, and secularism that Ayn Rand upheld as essential for a free and prosperous society. Such a transformation would likely involve the imposition of religious collectivism, which would conflict with the Objectivist principles of individual rights, freedom of thought, and the separation of church and state. Ayn Rand's philosophy emphasizes the primacy of reason and the rejection of mysticism or faith as a means of knowledge. If the U.S. were to adopt a political system governed by Islamic law (Sharia), it would subordinate reason to religious dogma, thereby undermining the foundation of a rational, objective legal system. This would lead to the erosion of individual rights, as laws would be based on religious edicts rather than objective principles derived from reality [1][3]. Furthermore, a Muslim country typically prioritizes collectivism ove...