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Originally Posted by Umbilical child
Well it seems I have started a bit of an idealogical debate....sorry....well not really...all I wanted to do was show a side that I think is wonderful...no hiding, no denial, just a beautifaul angle to a sorded topic, BTW I am not islamic but rather open to a more progressive approach rather than the one I am a product of....LUV you all UC
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I am Jewish, living in Israel and also read your post with interest.
When one thinks of the context, the time, when the Quran was written, this is really revolutionary. This was written during a time when human rights were non-existant and children without the protection of families were lost. The text might fall short of our modern day standards, but was a serious attempt to protect orphaned children.
It is definitely interesting and worthwhile to read.
I don't see Islam as evil incarnated. As in every faith, it's extremists imposing their fanatical views on others that make things bad for everyone. Combine extremism with ignorance, you have a deadly mixture in any kind of society.