Reply To: Are we Islamaphobic?
Should none of the scripture be taken just as it is written? Or just the “good” parts? Or just the “good” parts that don’t specifically call for action?
I understand not throwing the baby out with the bathwater, but in this case the bathwater is a toxic, festering, bubbling, green sludge pool of a bath and the baby is drowning and poisoned beyond any possibility of recovery.
I’ve no idea; as I’m not a Muslim. I suppose a the liberal Muslims might argue that it should be studied in order to understand the Koran correctly. Some of them claim that the Koran is scientific. Now while I don’t accept that claim and regard many Muslims to misunderstand science; this line of thinking for them can influence a more peaceful attitude towards others.
From what I’ve seen with many theists some tend to believe that the stories in their scriptures are basically cautionary tales to be learned from; and not re-inacted. But for them to decide which is symbolic or not symbolic; it is very subjective. At the end of the day; I don’t believe their faith holds water. But if these interpretations influence them to behave more rational, humane and respectful to their fellow humans thats all that matters.
