This site offers ‘the words of Everyman’ as
reported and culled from a variety of sources.
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| Islam, the Pope,
Christianity, Terrorism and Violence |
Confrontation,
Conflict, Religiosity, Separatism and Non-Integration |
Islam, the West, Integration,
Segregation, Coexistence and Interfaith |
| Pope Benedict XVI quoted a Byzantine
ruler who was in a 14th century verbal dispute with
a Muslim/Persian scholar: Somewhat brusquely and
maybe in anger, the Emperor
declaimed: “Show me just what Mohammed brought that
was new, and there you will find things only evil
and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the
sword the faith he preached.” It is said that the so-called Sword Verse above is drawn from content in Chapter 9 of the Koran (Qur’an). Some scholars dispute such interpretation. |
‘Probing-Islam Part 1’ began by saying ‘There is always
the Middle Way – if men’s hearts will open to it?’ It bent over backwards to
keep a balance under specific Chapter headings and in small text bites, in
reporting ‘other people’s views’ on the emotive, even threatening subject of
Islam and the West yesterday, today and tomorrow.
I’m still seeking ‘the middle way’. ‘Probing-Islam Part II’ is hopefully just as balanced. You need to see this author as reporter not commentator (except for a few words, such as these author comments). |
Few in the West can
agree on ‘What is Islam’ today. Authors of books and websites and
broadcasts throughout the West have puzzled since well before 2001
on whether ‘The West’ can understand a rising, resurgent Islam, let
alone coexist with it? How relevant are they as 'vital discussion points' compared with the 'reality' of a situation in flux? Are they truly 'all-encompassing' to the man or (woman!) in the street? who has to 'get on' with life and living, despite prejudice or bombs? |
| Probing Islam 1 | Probing Islam 2 | Probing Islam 3 |
