Editing Gene Simmons (section)

=== Views on Islam ===
In a 2004 interview in [[Melbourne]], Australia, regarding [[Islamic extremism|Islamic extremists]], Simmons described [[Islam]] as a "vile culture", saying that Muslim women had to walk behind their husbands and were not allowed to be educated or to own houses. He said: "They want to come and live right where you live and they think that you're evil." Muslim media personality [[Susan Carland]] argued that Simmons's stereotyping of Muslims was inaccurate.<ref>[http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2004/05/14/1084289868279.html "Outrage as KISS player mouths off on Muslims"]. ''[[The Sydney Morning Herald]]'', May 14, 2004</ref> Simmons later clarified his comments on his website, saying he had been talking specifically about Muslim extremists.<ref>{{cite web |date=May 28, 2004 |title=Gene Simmons clarifies Muslim remarks |url=https://www.today.com/popculture/gene-simmons-clarifies-muslim-remarks-wbna5086233 |access-date=July 21, 2021 |website=Today.com}}</ref>