what does it give alevi? nothing. >> the legal battle was launched 4 years ago by an alevi religious leader and president of the foundation. he believes the government has to recognize alevi places of worship. >> there's no place for dictators. let's see if he complies or not. >> one -- while important symbolically the recognition of places of worship would require state subsidy like mosques. the muslim community supports a secular state. this will not be met with everyone's approval. >> alevi are muslims like us and they should do as the koran says and pray in a mosque. >> everyone should be able to pray wherever they want. >> alevis don't really pray. >> despite the fact that alevis represent the largest religious minardi in turkey, -- minority in turkey, the women only wear veils in prayer. men and women pray side by side. >> women are superior to men. >> alevis respect other people's rights. god created us all. >> we don't believe in discrimination. we respect the way others worship. we would like to be r