Religion
In reply to the discussion: Muslims React To Garland Shooting With Strong Condemnation Of Violence [View all]cbayer
(146,218 posts)So I guess your statement that the statement conflicts with some (but not all) Islamic jurisprudence is technically correct?
I like the topic of religion in a very broad sense. I like the interplay between believers and non-believers, between believers and other believers, between non-believers and other non-believers. I like the interplay between religion and the state. None of this requires me to be a religious scholar. As I have said often and for a long time, I don't' really care what you believe or what religion you embrace or don't' embrace. I care about how you act on it.
BTW, that's not a math question. It's not even a logic question. You have defined religion in a way that is different than my definition in this context, so your "equation" is totally illogical.
Texas muslims should dissociate themselves from the killings. They bear no responsibility. Christians should dissociate themselves from Pamela Geller. They bear no responsibility.
The Vatican is not most of the catholic world. The members of the RCC are and the data confirms that they have deep divisions with the doctrine.
ISIS is not most of the Muslim world. Those who identity as muslim are and the data confirms that they have deep division with the doctrine held by ISIS.
I agree that for those in power, the world is generally not shades of grey. But they aren't most of the world.
They can call the shots all they want, but if people don't embrace it, it's meaningless.