Mystic Knight Wrote:If you read Quran, you get the notion:
Human is created as exalted creature with spirit from God (Adam - Angels bowing to him, a verse stating we created humanity in the best form)
Life is a test.
Failure/deviation from the path is not an option.
You must walk the path of God which includes accepting the true religion when presented it.
There is a very high expectation of humanity.
If you strive towards God, he will guide you towards his ways.
Hell awaits those astray off the path.
This was not my opinion/my view...I was stating how I understand Islam's portrayal of humanity and their purpose.
Okay, that makes a little more sense, however, I'm still not sure how this is putting a positive spin on Islam.
Even if the open windows of science at first make us shiver after the cozy indoor warmth of traditional humanizing myths, in the end the fresh air brings vigor, and the great spaces have a splendor of their own - Bertrand Russell
