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Turkey in Radical Revision of Islamic Texts


Society & Culture  (tags: Turkey, Islam, Koran, Hadith )

Blue
- 647 days ago - news.bbc.co.uk
Turkey is preparing to publish a document that represents a revolutionary reinterpretation of Islam - and a controversial and radical modernisation of the religion.
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Blue Bunting (855)
Friday February 29, 2008, 4:07 am
I don't really have much to say about this post except to say it should be read. And pondered. I think Col. Lang is largely correct. More here.
 

Thomas Panto (387)
Friday February 29, 2008, 4:09 am

Nations and religions will never write enough words to replace the truth that created all Living Things to be FREE of national borders and religious beliefs.

 

little dirt (85)
Friday February 29, 2008, 8:42 am
Quite interesting Blue. Read & noted. Thanks...
 

Jim Phillips (2588)
Monday March 3, 2008, 12:36 am
One of the women, Hulya Koc, looked out over a sea of headscarves at a town meeting in central Turkey and told the women of the equality, justice and human rights guaranteed by an accurate interpretation of the Koran - one guided and confirmed by the revised Hadith.

She says that, at the moment, Islam is being widely used to justify the violent suppression of women.

"There are honour killings," she explains.

"We hear that some women are being killed when they marry the wrong person or run away with someone they love.

"There's also violence against women within families, including sexual harassment by uncles and others. This does not exist in Islam... we have to explain that to them."

TY, Blue.

 

Past Member (0)
Friday March 14, 2008, 10:45 am
I liked Hulya Koc's words and her confidence.
 
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