Shamiri
"So when doe the verse NOT hold? Is the text a subjective thing then? That we have to interpret as we see fit and not take to mean exactly what is written?"
God, as He proclaims He is, has the right to demand belief in Him. Once you do that, you fall within the realm of Islam. Now you reason the things out based on the verses I quoted in a previous post, then you are protected from the verse in question, otherwise God is great, its between you and Him.
As for the interpretation, well, when you are rational you ought to interpret rationally. After all, why not use reason when it matters?
As for the logic that goes into answering your questions, I never attempted to answer them as I don't want to break my head doing so. You are welcome to search yourself. I am just interested in leading a life that doesn't seek to harm myself or others...
Shamiri
"So when doe the verse NOT hold? Is the text a subjective thing then? That we have to interpret as we see fit and not take to mean exactly what is written?"
God, as He proclaims He is, has the right to demand belief in Him. Once you do that, you fall within the realm of Islam. Now you reason the things out based on the verses I quoted in a previous post, then you are protected from the verse in question, otherwise God is great, its between you and Him.
As for the interpretation, well, when you are rational you ought to interpret rationally. After all, why not use reason when it matters?
As for the logic that goes into answering your questions, I never attempted to answer them as I don't want to break my head doing so. You are welcome to search yourself. I am just interested in leading a life that doesn't seek to harm myself or others...