Who's show is it?

Submitted by Boris Frenkel (United States), Dec 22, 2002 at 16:11

Thank you very much, Dr. Pipes for precise and weighted analysis of the show.
Once again, your opponent is trying to put words in your mouth. Unbiased reader knows exactly that you are NOT looking ONLY for negative facts about the prophet. And you are absolutely right about issues in relationship between state and religion.

Regardless of the tone of the show, many important questions remain unanswered there. For example, views of what social or religious groups does this show represent? In other words, does the show represent views of the production crew only, just its sponsors, or it is a position of some muslim officials. If it is an official position, then would all official islamic movements support this particular viewpoint?

Why don't we hear the point of view of militant muslims who claim that life of the prophet is almost all about killing infidels rather than bringing peace. Where in the holy scriptures do they find justification for martyrdom and terrorism that we wittness today?

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