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Originally Posted by bhkad  You don't believe in the author's point of view. But what is your frame of reference? |
Personal experience with Muslims in the United States, for one. A little bit of reading on Islam for another. Certainly not to the degree that Dr. Hammond has, but that doesn't change anything. Why does he believe Islam will be fundamentally changed if it is separate from the state? In addition, has Christianity fundamentally changed since Western nations have begun attempting its removal from state? If not, then what makes the Christian religion different in such a way as to not change the fundamental nature?
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Originally Posted by bhkad How much do you know vs. how much does he know about Islam? |
Irrelevant. My question certainly holds enough weight to be answered and his reply to possibly be rebutted if the answer is logically inconsistent. His superior knowledge of Islam (assuming he has it; after all, I don't know a thing about the man, i'm only assuming he's well-versed here) would hopefully be great enough to answer the question to the point no rebuttal or further questions could be needed.
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Originally Posted by bhkad But the more I read your paragraph the less sure I am about what you are disagreeing with. Please specify. |
The primary thing I disagree with is the assumption that Islam would radically change should it be subject to separation (or attempted separation) from the political state. I've read many articles saying how Islam is a "complete system", yet none have explored the tangent of why Islam would fundamentally change if separated. Because I aint buyin' it.