(May 27, 2018 at 2:24 pm)Edwardo Piet Wrote:(May 27, 2018 at 2:13 pm)Catholic_Lady Wrote: Because their particular brand of Islamism isn't based on a literal interpretation of every sentence in the Koran.
But there's such thing as getting an interpretation wrong. And it's like I said, there isn't a genuine metaphorical way to interpret stuff like "Kill all the unbelievers." Making such things non-literal is exactly the same in practice as just ignoring it. Like I said, moderate religion is only more reasonable because it's less religious.
But if Islam isn't true, then how can you say there is a "correct" and "incorrect" version of it? If Islam is just a made up thing, then Islam is whatever the particular Muslim person deems it to be.... at least to extent of believing in Allah and believing that Mohammed was a prophet.
Plus, based on what Atlas posted from the Koran, looks like there are at least sections of it that say killing is wrong.
"Of course, everyone will claim they respect someone who tries to speak the truth, but in reality, this is a rare quality. Most respect those who speak truths they agree with, and their respect for the speaking only extends as far as their realm of personal agreement. It is less common, almost to the point of becoming a saintly virtue, that someone truly respects and loves the truth seeker, even when their conclusions differ wildly."
-walsh
-walsh
