One has to mention, whatever the reasons for the destruction of the earliest texts, it was a loss for both sides. Devout Muslims could point to these as rock solid proof of the Qu'rans claim to inerrancy, accuracy, and consistency.
Of course, if we can say anything with certainty about apologists, it doesn't matter how badly maimed or soundly refuted their claims may be; Their faith compels them to continue to refine arguments, remove the indefensible, and convince others of the "basic truth" of the concept. If the Qu'ran were shown to be absolute rubbish, cover to cover, there would still be Muslims and Islam.
Of course, if we can say anything with certainty about apologists, it doesn't matter how badly maimed or soundly refuted their claims may be; Their faith compels them to continue to refine arguments, remove the indefensible, and convince others of the "basic truth" of the concept. If the Qu'ran were shown to be absolute rubbish, cover to cover, there would still be Muslims and Islam.
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