From a blogger at ProgressiveIslam.Org (doctrine, muslims)

[GeneCosta]

A very interesting site, by the way.

[M]y opinion is correct but it can be wrong, the opinion of my opponent is wrong but it can be correct.

http://progressiveislam.org/who_am_i

What is your opinion towards this quote? The author later states he/she (I'm not positive) hates relativism. Does this go against the quote or not?

[Tigress]

First of all, I feel the need to establish that relativism is the "philosophical doctrine that all criteria of judgment are relative to the individuals and situations involved," and not "believing that all ideas are equally valid." (See dictionary.reference.com)

Second, I'm not sure that what you've quoted contradicts this persons apparent dislike of relativism. I'm not sure that doubt is an expression of relativism, though I'm certain it can lead there. Please correct me if I am wrong.

In good spirit,
Crystal

[Sunstone]

It seems to me the quote was intended to be sarcasim.

[Sunstone]

Originally Posted by YmirGF

First off, I find the term "Progressive Islam" to be a delicious oxymoron, as Islam can be described in many ways but "progressive" is not one of them. I guess a case could be argued that it is progressive much like a cancerous growth however.

As to the quotation... hmmm... after bouncing it around in my head for a bit, I feel it is a statement that actually says nothing except perhaps that the writer suffers from dualistic thinking.

Did you bother to visit the site before launching your rant to the effect that Muslims cannot be progressive? Isn't it unlike you to shoot from the hip like that?

[Booko]

Originally Posted by GeneCosta

A very interesting site, by the way.



http://progressiveislam.org/who_am_i

What is your opinion towards this quote? The author later states he/she (I'm not positive) hates relativism. Does this go against the quote or not?

I wouldn't suggest that relativism and humility are the same.