the Qur'an and peace

abuayisha wrote: W.S., I'm certainly not up for the task of addressing an entire list, which would require an essay, however I suggest for purposes of focus and clarity, that any "key message" or concerns of "constant denial" are taken one at a time in a thread other than "Quran and peace", and perhaps you'll get a more specific response to your question.  And Allah Knows Best.

It doesn't require an essay, in my opinion. Please have the courage to briefly comment on the most important items of this list. No one will think that you are a heretic. Or do you fear the wrath of fundamentalists?

Rational wrote: Matt, are women and men equal?

Equal in what sense? They both have 46 chromosomes. On one chromosome there are differences.

Or do you mean equal rights? Then the answer is yes.
 

Matt Browne, I've read through this thread, including your list of key messages presented in Irshad Manji's two books, and I agree with them. I recently read her first book and I'm currently reading her second one. It is so very unfortunate that so few Muslims have the courage to speak out, instead of living in this constant denial and/or being silent because of fear.

Abuayisha, thanks for admitting that I'm not xenophobic. I had a feeling that none of my posted sentences ever indicated that. I love and appreciate diversity. I think having different cultures enriches humanity. And I endorse multiculturalism as long as it's based on tolerance and mutual respect.




Edited by Matt Browne - 24 April 2013 at 6:33am