(March 24, 2017 at 11:29 pm)Minimalist Wrote:Quote:Muslims believe he was real (as do the vast majority of historians), so what's wrong with pointing out his horrific words and deeds that we get from their own holy texts?
It's the difference between history and religion, I guess. I don't give a shit about religion. History is a passion.
In that case, it would be best to treat History like Science and respect the consensus of historians while setting aside any personal dislike of religion. So in this case, that consensus is that Muhammad was a real person who founded a religion just like Joseph Smith or L Ron Hubbard did.
If god was real he wouldn't need middle men to explain his wants or do his bidding.