Genesis,
Mohammed Arkoun (although recently deceased) is a hope that we might be entering into a new age for Islam, where the religion can finally find its bridge to peacefully coexist with the modern world. I hope more will follow his line of thoughts.
As for Ayaan Hirsi Ali (i did not read her book), she claims to be an ex-muslim. And you know that ex-something are the harshest critics.
I have some friends in France (born from muslim families) who claim the same status (ex-muslim) and when compared with their views on the topic, I can be considerate a very moderate non-follower.
Genesis,
Mohammed Arkoun (although recently deceased) is a hope that we might be entering into a new age for Islam, where the religion can finally find its bridge to peacefully coexist with the modern world. I hope more will follow his line of thoughts.
As for Ayaan Hirsi Ali (i did not read her book), she claims to be an ex-muslim. And you know that ex-something are the harshest critics.
I have some friends in France (born from muslim families) who claim the same status (ex-muslim) and when compared with their views on the topic, I can be considerate a very moderate non-follower.