A 7 page discussion on simplicity.

I think it is fairly obvious that simple matters can be dealt with in, oh lets say, 1 page.

As goes for religion, in particular Islam, it has been complicated immensely to confuse "Ahmed the Plumber'. Complicating matters will lead to having a select number of people being able to understand the full story, while the majority has no choice but to follow.

The key-element of any religion is 'group behavior', the masses are to follow and listen and not to dispute. Sharia regulates this perfectly, just like the Catholics were masters in getting their flock in line.