Irshad Manji, author of The Trouble with Islam Today and Allah, Liberty and Love claims that moderate Muslims are afraid of breaking out of religious orthodoxy and explains why she’s calling for a reformation within Islam.
Can a purpose for religion be deduced?
Religion largely aims to instill the Golden Rule, emphasizing compassion across different traditions, as highlighted on Karen Armstrong’s CharterforCompassion.org. This ethos, promoting altruism, drives human survival and outlines initiatives like the Unitarian Universalist Association’s commitment to transforming the world through liberating love, addressing global ills such as hate, greed, and social inequalities.
April 24, 2024
