Did Islam take a wrong turn?
http://nation.com.pk/blogs/22-Feb-2016/ibn-rushd-vs-ghazali-did-the-muslim-world-take-a-wrong-turn
Basically, the article discusses the competing philosophers of two influential Muslim philosophers, and how Ibn Rushd's rationalist views were ignored by Al Ghazali's sharia beliefs, and how that effected the secular development of both Islam and Christian Europe. I thought this would be a good article for those wondering why Islam is so dogmatic.
This is a good question. Ignore the haters. I haven't read the article yet but I will. But it also reminded me of this video.
Originally posted by Patient_Leech
Islam is resistant to reform because sharia is so intertwined with politics and the state.
Lies and nonsense. No doubt this upstanding Muslim citizen that beheaded someone a few years ago can be reformed.
Police reveal what Muslim man said after beheading co-worker in Oklahoma
You know what I feel would help him reform? A firing squad.
Originally posted by Afro CheeseAnyone who thinks that Islam is entirely barbaric should research the Golden Age of Islam. Modern medicine, hospitals, mathematics, education, politics, philosophy, architecture; the Golden Age of Islam was an incredibly important and influential part of human history. Sick people got treatment regardless of class, gender or religion, religious freedom was permitted, anyone could attend university so long as they could support themselves through their studies. In fact, the oldest university in the world that still hands out degrees is from the GAoI, in Morocco, I believe (might be wrong there).
This is a good question. Ignore the haters. I haven't read the article yet but I will. But it also reminded me of this video.
Then that ****er Genghis Khan came in, sacked Baghdad, destroyed the complex political systems in place, and from there rose the prevalent form of Islam found in the middle east today, which came from the literalist and fundamentalist side of Islam.
So basically, if you want someone to blame for Islamic terrorism, blame Genghis.
Originally posted by Patient_Leech
^ Shit like that is going to make liberals even more afraid of admitting the connection between behavior like this and Islamic teachings. Because the guy said he thought he was being oppressed.
Which is always strange given that in a lot of muslim countries females are way way more oppressed lol. They mutilate genitals and f*ck them as children. But meh, evil white people.
Originally posted by Scribble
Anyone who thinks that Islam is entirely barbaric should research the Golden Age of Islam. Modern medicine, hospitals, mathematics, education, politics, philosophy, architecture; the Golden Age of Islam was an incredibly important and influential part of human history. Sick people got treatment regardless of class, gender or religion, religious freedom was permitted, anyone could attend university so long as they could support themselves through their studies. In fact, the oldest university in the world that still hands out degrees is from the GAoI, in Morocco, I believe (might be wrong there).Then that ****er Genghis Khan came in, sacked Baghdad, destroyed the complex political systems in place, and from there rose the prevalent form of Islam found in the middle east today, which came from the literalist and fundamentalist side of Islam.
So basically, if you want someone to blame for Islamic terrorism, blame Genghis.
Next time London gets attacked I will be sure to shake my fist in the general direction of Genghis Khans ghost. If you and I both do it...it will send an even stronger message.
Originally posted by SurturWell, I mean this was in the 13th Century, so maybe we can cut Genghis a tiny bit of slack. Maybe. He was a shifty **** though.
Next time London gets attacked I will be sure to shake my fist in the general direction of Genghis Khans ghost. If you and I both do it...it will send an even stronger message.