Every movement (supporting freedom, civil rights, women's rights etc) has had a strong firebrand leader who could give speeches with passion. This can sometimes be mistaken for narrow-mindedness. Calm philosophers also exist in every movement.
Now tell me: Wasn't your prophet narrow-minded and stereotypical towards unbelievers, in particular Jews?
So you support the Caliphate and you admit that in a Caliphate apostates will be punished (presumably with the death penalty?). Do you really expect people to shut up about it and not speak out against it like Maryam Namazie did?
Considering how many Jews back stabbed Prophet Muhammed (PBUH) on many occasions, broke many peace treaties, attempted to assasinate him on many occasions, loved his message but hated the fact that he was an Arab so plotted against him and his people, no, i wouldn't say his views were stereotypical.
I have no problem discussing with someone who disagrees with me.
Just as you and 'Eliphaz' have come across with no problem discussing with someone who disagrees with you i.e. Me.
But the point about Mariam is that she point blank refused to answer any questions asked by the audience, and turned around talking about hanging in Iran and hands chopped off as a form of punishment.
I dont consider myself a cornerstone example for debating about Religion, but i myself have dabbled in a bit of discussion with atheists, christians and jews in the past. One thing is for sure though, Mariam was not there for a discussion, she was there for a rant. Speaking out is one thing, making stereotypical jibes is another thing.
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Sorry Keenan i aint ignoring you, your posts got mixed up in some of the other posts.
As for your view on South Africa, well, i disagree. Whatever "official" view they had, what they practised was not the case, and was a blatant clamp down on Black majority, aimed at keeping the wealth and power with the White minority.
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