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To: Michael2001
The bottom line:

Jesus told us that we can judge people by their fruits.

Take a look at the Muslim world, and discern what fruits Islam has brought forth:

War, terrorism, hate, slavery, persecution, repression, brutality, misogyny, etc.

On the positive side, I will admit that there were a few impressive cultural achievements at a few urban locations for a few years during the Islamic "golden age" almost a millennium ago. Examples: the Taj Mahal; the 1001 Nights. But these seem to be rather few and inferior compared to what has been ceated by most other great civilizations.

I will also admit that Islam is a relatively clean, non-idolatrous religion, and with the exception of its attitudes and relations toward females and infidels, emphasizes some commendable ethical principles. Again, though, there is nothing particularly unique about this.

I am left to conclude: there is much about Islam that is true and good, and much about Islam that is unique; however, nothing that is true and good in Islam is unique, and everything in Islam that is unique is neither true nor good.

19 posted on 11/30/2002 8:22:52 PM PST by Stefan Stackhouse
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To: Stefan Stackhouse
Actually the Taj Mahal was built by a Hindu Raj, I believe.
20 posted on 11/30/2002 8:25:05 PM PST by Gideon7
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