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Islam: Incompatible with Modernity? No More than Christianity

// Those who argue that Islam is basically incompatible with the secular and humanist values of the west, while Christianity is friendly to them, often focus on two major arguments. First, on a historical basis, they cite the supposedly “peaceful” origins of Christianity relative to the violent origins of Islam. Second, on a theological or [...]

Why Religious Freedom Requires Secularism

// The fundamental source of modern religious freedom is, ironically enough, secularism. From history we know that social and political ideas of religious pluralism or the idea that the state should not interfere in religious practice arose in Europe because of the crippling effect of religious wars, as well as secular rulers’ desire to consolidate [...]

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