Monday, April 21, 2008

When i learned of Khan's topic i was excited to hear what he had prepared for us. I am very interested in the different cultures and religions of other people around the world and have taken several classes including this one to broaden my knowledge on such subjects. However i more enjoy learning the big picture and facts from all sides of the spectrum when trying to understand a different religion, and for some reason Dr. Khan struck me as rather bias and mildly bitter towards his subject matter. I respect every ones point of view especially on their own religion that i may not know a hole lot about, but i do not agree that in this day and age it is an issue or even a question that Judaism and Christianity recognize Islam. Most civil people of all religions realize that not every one around the world has the same beliefs as them and that there are many many personal beliefs that people around the world hold, and that every one is entitled to their own opinions and beliefs even if they are different from their own. His examples of peacefully interpreting the Koran were intriguing to me. Normally when the Koran is brought up the interpretations of it are usually negative and violent. I was also very interested in his use of texts to exemplify the good and bad relations connecting Jews and Islams. His examples of those relationships seemed more like the big picture i enjoy learning about than his acusations of other religions and people not recognizing Islam.

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