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In reply to the discussion: I do not need... Eurocentric feminists to dictate to me what I wear or shouldn't wear. [View all]Kurska
(5,739 posts)In America people clearly have the right to pick their religion. Sure people are raised with certain religions, but in the exception of very limited circumstances (Threats from family members for instance) everyone is free to changes religons or abandon religion all together at any time. The debating the idea that religion is a choice is contrary to the very concept of freedom of religion. That doesn't mean it is okay to judge PEOPLE based on the religion they choose (that would be contrary to the principle of freedom of religion aswell), but that most certainly doesn't mean that religious tenets and practices are above criticism. Especially when they contribute to the brutal oppresion of vulnerable minorities the world over.
You're arguing that different interpretations of Islam excuse homophobic or sexist content in the Quran. I'd argue that by definition Islam is defined by the Quran, sure you can interpt the Quran in any many ways. I however fail to see how you can interpert a verse about raining hellfire on people for taking male company as a male as anything besides a rather homophobic attack on homosexuals.