(May 1, 2017 at 1:07 pm)Thumpalumpacus Wrote: I've got no problem criticizing Islam. But the fact is that there are many, many bigots who will use that critique.
Doesn't mean the religion shouldn't be criticized, but it does mean that when I read or hear a critique of it, I look to ensure that it is well-informed, or if it's just a smoke-screen for the bigotry of the critic.
I think this is a sensible approach that is often ignored.
If god was real he wouldn't need middle men to explain his wants or do his bidding.
