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In reply to the discussion: You Won’t Believe What These Muslims Are Protesting About [View all]appal_jack
(3,813 posts)I realize that Islam is a religion that spans many nations, and meshes with diverse geographic and ethnic cultures.
I used "Islamic culture" as a shorthand for the intersections of these factors.
I actually think it's fine and reasonable to criticize both religion & culture wherever they fall short of the ideals of equality, justice, and other human rights. Cultural relativism is an interesting anthropological concept, but it's not the law of my land...
My post was primarily a compliment and affirmation of MellowDem's.
But I stand by my point that many people will choose and/or need to retain some or many of their religious beliefs and practices they have inherited. It's not for me to judge this particular choice, as the fundamental truths of creation and life are still rather up for debate. However, to the extent that they reshape thisreligious/cultural inheritance into something more just and more equitable, it's a good thing.
-app