In my article, The Axis of Politics, I explained how politics is often viewed from the axis of power, but that four other axes are implicitly taken into consideration when dealing with any political issue: authority, identity, rights and freedom.
In this article I would like to look at how these axes come into play in politics. (more…)
Whenever Islam is criticized for terrorist attacks, oppression of women, religious intolerance, or any other social or psychological ill, Muslims are quick to direct the blame towards themselves. “Islam isn’t at fault,” they say, “but the problem is with the Muslims.” They usually credit Islam for any accomplishment by a Muslim, or any positive feature within Muslim societies, but blame Muslims for all the problems that plague their societies and their souls.
In this article I wish to point out how misleading this distinction is, and to make the case for why the distinction should not be made between Islam and the Muslims. (more…)
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