Muslim Students Criticize Banzhaf’s Legal Action (CUA Crosses Case)

[jwinch2]

Jack Bauer,

My understanding of the manner in which the qur’an is to be interpreted is that the later passages are considered to trump the earlier ones in terms of weight. In addition, most of the violent passages, calls for jihad, etc. are contained in the latter parts of the text. So, while is true that there are may peaceful aspects of Islam and that much of the qu’ran does contain language about peace, etc. it is also accurate that much of that is overruled by passages which were written later and are more violent.

I am open to refutation on this but from the bit of study I have done, I believe the above to be a reasonably accurate rendition.

 

[jwinch2]

A CAtholic convert from Islam told me that non-violent Muslims that do not condone the violent behavior we see in extremists are similar to the cafeteria Christians that pick and choose what they want to believe. Now, I’m no expert, but I do have a degree in Geography and have studied the region for many years. I have a copy of the Koran, but gave the one in Arabic away to a preacher. I should have kept it. I’ve read bits and pieces, but don’t know the entire text, yet. I’ve worked mostly on my own conversion that led me to Catholicism.

Anyone out there know anything about this? It makes me wonder whether we’re wishful thinking instead of facing reality.

My understanding of the manner in which the qur’an is to be interpreted is that the later passages are considered to trump the earlier ones in terms of weight. In addition, most of the violent passages, calls for jihad, etc. are contained in the latter parts of the text. So, while is true that there are may peaceful aspects of Islam and that much of the qu’ran does contain language about peace, etc. it is also accurate that much of that is overruled by passages which were written later and are more violent.

I am open to refutation on this but from the bit of study I have done, I believe the above to be a reasonably accurate rendition.

 

[Jack_Bauer]

My understanding of the manner in which the qur’an is to be interpreted is that the later passages are considered to trump the earlier ones in terms of weight. In addition, most of the violent passages, calls for jihad, etc. are contained in the latter parts of the text. So, while is true that there are may peaceful aspects of Islam and that much of the qu’ran does contain language about peace, etc. it is also accurate that much of that is overruled by passages which were written later and are more violent.

I am open to refutation on this but from the bit of study I have done, I believe the above to be a reasonably accurate rendition.

I’ve read this as well. CAF has interviewed converts that have also explained my statements. I apologize for not remembering the man’s name.

 

[donsnow]

A CAtholic convert from Islam told me that non-violent Muslims that do not condone the violent behavior we see in extremists are similar to the cafeteria Christians that pick and choose what they want to believe. Now, I’m no expert, but I do have a degree in Geography and have studied the region for many years. I have a copy of the Koran, but gave the one in Arabic away to a preacher. I should have kept it. I’ve read bits and pieces, but don’t know the entire text, yet. I’ve worked mostly on my own conversion that led me to Catholicism.

Anyone out there know anything about this? It makes me wonder whether we’re wishful thinking instead of facing reality.

Good afternoon, Jack,

I still have two English translations of the Koran. One’s annotated and one is not. They are on the book shelf in chronological order with an English translation of the Jewish Holy Scriptures, a Catholic Holy Bible, a Protestant Holy Bible and a secular The Bible of the World Maybe I should try reading the annotated Koran. I left off reading at the end of the second sura of the unannotated one because he says God sent Islam to chastise Jews and Christians.
Not only do I believe the Catholic Church’s teachings that the Almighty does not need people, but we need him, but also I look at all of nature. I believe that the Black Death of the Middle Ages scourged and chastised Jews, Christians and Muslims alike. I also am convinced that the 2005 Indonesia tsunami chastised Jews, Christians and Muslims alike in that region and very seriously doubt Osama Bin Laden’s claim that the tsunami did not chastise Islam. (St. Paul writes, “For all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God.”
" …all…" is inclusive of everybody, including Muslims. With that in mind, there are two types of people: unrepentant sinners and repentant sinners.) With all of nature at His command, I believe that the Almighty does not need to start a religion to do His chastising. So, I don’t think He did.
Nevertheless, maybe I will add the annotated Koran to my reading list. At present, I am slowing reading the Catechism of the Catholic Church. I want to finish that and continue my Holy Bible rereading, before I start reading any other religious book.

Oh, dear, I have strayed from answering your question. I started to read the Koran to see if it was true what its detractors said about the violent and hateful verses in it. So, yes, I add the annotated Koran to my reading list. But it will be awhile before I get to it.

So, can’t answer your question. Sorry.

God loves you,
Don