"Making Sense of Gaza: A Conversation Between Sam Harris and Andrew Sullivan"http://bit.ly/1ramjTV
@elZindiq I would say it rests on the logical and behavioral consequences of its actual doctrines of martyrdom, apostasy, etc.
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@SamHarrisOrg consequences of a very specific interpretation of those doctrines. -
@elZindiq Do you have an interpretation that suggests apostasy isn't a crime or that martyrdom is a fiction?
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@SamHarrisOrg If you count the personal interpretations of millions of Muslims who tolerate apostates & don't commit martyrdom .. yes -
@elZindiq But there is no tradition that supports their apathy. If I'm wrong, point me to it.
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@SamHarrisOrg I'd like to say Sufism but I know how you're going to respond to that ... -
@elZindiq I love Rumi, but the Sufi's are hardly representative of the faith. They are often considered apostates themselves.
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@SamHarrisOrg Not sure I agree. Until recently, Sufi Islam had considerable influence in South/Central Asia (now Taliban country) -
@elZindiq It didn't work out so well for Al-Hallaj (854-922). On the other side, there have been some very intolerant Sufis.
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