I can't say that I'm sure what you're talking about...
When the Shit hits the fan, it doesn't discriminate much.
No I don't think anyone should have to wear patches not of their choosing, we both know that is silly. Don't encourage that. I believe in Your Faith, it is Extremism V.S. Reformism. I do not advocate adhering to the mistakes of those on other paths, but I do recommend considering and learning from the positive direction of others. God works in mysterious ways? Yes.
Attempting to reform Islam through the introduction of new religious doctrines and practices is a sin. Islam itself has never changed and never can; the real change needs to occur among those who call themselves Muslims. We need a religious revival and a return to Islam as it was practiced by Muhammad (SAWS) and his followers (RA).
You could take that back to Mecca and hang there a while.
Funny We are taught that God is present here now. We are taught to learn, grow, an act, through Conscience. It's pretty cool. The Prophets of old had a hard time with the stiff necked, who always got more caught up with the ceremony and tradition, abandoning original purpose. You are right, somethings do not change.