Release of the movie, "The Da Vinci Code", following Dan Brown's book of a similar name, creates many questions by Christians regarding the origins of their religion, how it came about.
Much the same thing has occurred because of Dr. Wafa Sultan's television interviews causing many Muslins to examine Islam. Click:
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,2092-2092167,00.html
to read a report of the good doctor from the London Times.
All these new examinations are a sign of the times. Can others feel it?
A very powerful article. However sincere and brave her beliefs, I can not accept that this represents the Heart of Islam. What she is referring to is rather, ' The Face ' of Islam. At it's core, like all the other Great Traditions, is found both Love and Compassion. Still. I was both touched and impressed by her posture. There is hope !!
Posted by: Eric Cabot Steed | 28 May 2006 at 09:28 AM
True, at base all religions are formed for the same reason: Union. There's much hope as humanity examines what and why they believe.
Posted by: Frank Gaudé | 28 May 2006 at 12:46 PM