"What has bothered and angered radical Muslims is that I'm a non-Muslim writing anything at all about Islam. But this is fiction, and I don't think Islam is above criticism or fictionalization any more so than Judaism, Christianity, Mormonism or Hinduism is"
- Brad Thor
About this Quote
This quote by Brad Thor talks to the problem of spiritual criticism and fictionalization. Thor is a non-Muslim author who has discussed Islam, which has caused some extreme Muslims to be bothered and angered. Thor is making the point that Islam must not be exempt from criticism or fictionalization anymore than other faiths such as Judaism, Christianity, Mormonism, or Hinduism. He is suggesting that all religions need to be open to criticism and fictionalization, and that no one religious beliefs need to be given unique treatment. This quote speaks to the importance of freedom of expression and the need to be available to criticism and discussion of all religions. It likewise speaks with the need to appreciate the beliefs of others, even if they differ from our own.
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