My intention was not to sound fanatic because I am not (at all) I am, in fact, very very moderate and I often critise extreme movements within the Church. I do not take seriously the Vatican. I live my religion in a very gentle way.
Having said that, do not forget that Aisha started this discussion with a text that clearly attacks Christian faith. The "triying to prove you are wrong and I am right" when it comes to religious faith is offending and upsetting. I would never try to convince a muslim of what I think might wrong.
But Muslims, when trying to persuade masses of their rightfulness of their religion, often open their book and start quoting verses. I have played here just the same game. So it is fair.
I have nothing but admiration for the work of Muhammed. Thanks to him, some sort of moral values where created in this part of the world. But Islam preaches violence in order to extend its doctrine. I cannot come to terms with that.
I love asian religions such as buddist because its doctrines are very similar to the christian doctrine. They carry messages of peace and tolerance.
"There is a major concern growing among liberal Muslims on how to adapt the vast majority of Muslims to modernity"
Genesis, do you realise this is very very difficult. Thát´s because the Quran is not timeless or universal. It is designed for a concrete period and a particular place. So trying to adapt to modernity is a big challenge. Good luck.
My intention was not to sound fanatic because I am not (at all) I am, in fact, very very moderate and I often critise extreme movements within the Church. I do not take seriously the Vatican. I live my religion in a very gentle way.
Having said that, do not forget that Aisha started this discussion with a text that clearly attacks Christian faith. The "triying to prove you are wrong and I am right" when it comes to religious faith is offending and upsetting. I would never try to convince a muslim of what I think might wrong.
But Muslims, when trying to persuade masses of their rightfulness of their religion, often open their book and start quoting verses. I have played here just the same game. So it is fair.
I have nothing but admiration for the work of Muhammed. Thanks to him, some sort of moral values where created in this part of the world. But Islam preaches violence in order to extend its doctrine. I cannot come to terms with that.
I love asian religions such as buddist because its doctrines are very similar to the christian doctrine. They carry messages of peace and tolerance.
"There is a major concern growing among liberal Muslims on how to adapt the vast majority of Muslims to modernity"
Genesis, do you realise this is very very difficult. Thát´s because the Quran is not timeless or universal. It is designed for a concrete period and a particular place. So trying to adapt to modernity is a big challenge. Good luck.