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Sunday, January 29, 2006
The holy father on Islam Some more detail is coming out about recent discussions by and with the Pope on the possibility of reform within Islam. This article has links to other articles discussing the debate the Pope's comments have kicked up. In sum my earlier brief note that the Pope seems to believe reform of Islam is not impossible, but nonetheless likely to be exceedingly difficult, (in other words, "don't hold your breath") would seem to hold. Interestingly this later Chiesa report indicates that if reform is to come it is likely to be from areas such as Turkey, Indonesia or from Western Muslims. The labelling of 'so called' Western countries is also interesting, ...is this a tacit acknowledgement that parts of Europe are no longer in the West? Eurabia? Key excerpt: "The Holy Father is well-informed enough to know that there have existed and that there exist today, probably increasingly, other interpretations of the Qur'anic evidence with regard to a theology of revelation. These considered Muslim views and approaches do not (yet?), it would seem, inform the thinking and approach of a sizable Islamic movement or organisation - and we do not know what future problems lie ahead in this regard - but it does exist and is vividly discussed in many places, both in academia and beyond. (For more postings from me, see EDUCATION WATCH, GREENIE WATCH, POLITICAL CORRECTNESS WATCH, GUN WATCH, SOCIALIZED MEDICINE, AUSTRALIAN POLITICS and DISSECTING LEFTISM) Blogger News Network is advertiser-supported, and your visits to our advertisers help BNN to meet its expenses. Help keep us afloat! posted by JR at 9:03 PM |
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2 Comments:
I think it would be better if the Pope focussed on the problems of the Christianity itself. Wouldn't it be better if all the Lutherans, Calvinits and Orthodox churches are brought within the fold of Catholicism or Catholicism is merged in anyother true Christian theology. Then all have a standard version of Bible with all the paradoxes highlighted by higher criticism removed / reconciled. Then there is question of trinity and God knows what!
Well, these comments are far too general to be meaningful. You will probably find these two essays, written by the great British Muslim scholar Tim Winter (of Cambridge), much more informative:
Faith in the Future: Islam after the Enligtenment
http://www.masud.co.uk/ISLAM/ahm/postEnlight.htm
British and Muslim?
http://www.masud.co.uk/ISLAM/ahm/british.htm
The Trinity: A Muslim Perspective
http://www.masud.co.uk/ISLAM/ahm/trinity.htm
Best regards!
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