Blashphemy, Blasphe-you..
Isn't it interesting how the Blasphemy Laws that exist in certain Muslim countries bear an uncanny resemblance to similar laws that had, at one time, been enforced in certain Christian countries? Those who say that Islam is discriminatory--particularly Evangelical Christians--might look at their own history to find much of the same. Conversely, Muslims who become enraged at alleged "blasphemers" may want to take a look at the history books and ask themselves--aren't we kinda.... following in the footsteps of the Dark Ages here? Wasn't the golden age of the Islamic world marked by relative religious tolerance? And if someone were to blaspheme God, or desecrate the Qur'an... do ya' really think that's gonna hurt God? Hmph. Anyway, some churches were burned down recently in Pakistan over alleged blasphemy by a Christian man. It turns out the people who accused him of such did so only because they were angry about a GAMBLING DEBT. Umm... isn't gambling prohibited in Islam? BLASPHEMER!!!
posted by purvis at 8:11 AM
3 Comments:
The sort of legislation or social mores that exist in some Muslim countries are either above and beyond anything ever seen in the Christian world or at a level of repression not witnessed in several centuries. It is a relativist argument, and a losing one at that, to try to make this comparison.
Thank you for your comment. You say that these things that exist in Muslim countries are either above and beyond anything ever seen in the Christian world OR at a level of repression not witnessed in several centuries. I'd have to agree with the latter.
My point was not to pit Islam vs Christianity or Muslims vs Christians. These two great religions have much more in common than not. The point is, whatever crimes or horrible acts that have been committed in the name of Christianity do NOT represent the teachings of Jesus and do NOT represent Christianity. The same can be said for what happens in the Muslim world today. These blasphemy laws (and especially how they are enforced) are not consistent with the teachings of Islam.
During the Dark Ages of Europe, the Islamic world was a beacon of knowledge and progress. Now, the Muslim world is experiencing its dark age... God Willing, we can all do better.
brilliantly stated purvis!
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