Trying to put a "positive" spin on Islam.

[Mystic]

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.

The positive spin is that we humans are made so great with high expectation and high standard. God expects a lot from man because he "breathed into him his spirit". The expectation is so high , that is his wrath is so strong when we fail.

The negative is: Lack of compassion, mercy, love, from God to those whom deviate.

Like the Christian "Trying to see the "positive" of Christianity", the "positive" is put in quotations, because it can be "negative" depending on how you look at it.

It's all about perception. We can't be one eyed to people's perception. we got to see through their eyes as well as ours.

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And again... So? Why are you bothering to see Islam in a positive light? Is there a reason that you are posting this? It doesn't really seem like an invitation to engage in discussions so much as you simply expressing yourself to make yourself feel good.

This was similar to the "Trying to see the "positive" in Christianity" thread. People had a good discussion there. I thought this would be similar. Where I put the positive spin, but people can talk about the negative of it. And perhaps Rayaan (awfully quiet) would put his input and thoughts.