Over the past decade I have had the opportunity to speak to thousands of people about Islam across five continents. At question time, the same issues keep coming up. The questions which have stayed in my mind are all about world view assumptions. These are key ideas which control the thinking of Western people when they are engaging with Islam.
.... Consider for example the notion that all religions are the same. This is widely held, but it is easily falsifiable. Different religions project conflicting ethical standards, and produce very different societies. What people believe makes a difference to how they choose to live. Examples abound and are easily identified. India’s caste system is a product of a belief in reincarnation.
Saudi Arabia’s discriminatory treatment of non-Muslims and women is a product of Islamic theology. The United States’ historic commitment to human equality and freedom have been significantly shaped by Christian theology. [markdurie.com blog] Read more
