Archie Moses
Well-Known Member
It's not that it's politically incorrect just cuz it's offensive-- it's incorrect because it is so, so void of nuance. It's so void of context. It's an argument used by simpletons who generalize, and want to generate reasons for such a complex geopolitical conflict in a sentence or less.
Religion is a tool that can have many uses, just like nationalism, or patriotism. In America, y'all cherish patriotism-- despite the fact that a devotion to nationality has caused THE most terrible war crimes in history. Is nationalism inherently violent? Well no-- it depends on its backdrop, and differs from scenario to scenario.
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It's the same with religion. All of the verses in the Koran clamouring for violence were contextual commands given to God by Mohammed when he was defending himself against the "nonbelievers" (which were the pagan Saudis who were sending armies after the prophet, trying to stop the Islamic movement).
Context is always so important-- in every faith discussion. Unfortunately, discussions surrounding Islam never seem to get this privilege. ISIS has committed most of their crimes against other Muslims, yet it seems so painted as a purely Islamic thing that most Muslims seem to resonate with.
Is Saudi Arabia considered a radical Islamic country/organization like ISIS out of curiosity?