Week 6 Discussion: Religion or Politics or Just good and bad people?No unread replies.No replies.There is much talk about Islam and Islamic Fundamentalism and what it means in the world. But how much of what we hear on the news reflects the religion itself? To address the “elephant in the living room”, does being Muslim equate with being a terrorist? Watch these two videos to better understand the reality of what it means to be Muslim and what the Koran says practicing Islam is all about.https://www.ted.com/talks/mustafa_akyol_faith_versus_tradition_in_islam?utm_campaign=tedspread–b&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=tedcomshare (Links to an external site.)Mustafa Akyol atTEDx Warwick. Faith versus tradition in Islamhttps://www.ted.com/talks/karima_bennoune_the_side_of_terrorism_that_doesn_t_make_headlines (Links to an external site.)When people of Muslim heritage challenge fundamentalism~Karima BennouneAfter watching these videos, do you feel you have a better understanding of Islam? Do you agree or disagree with these speakers? How did these videos make you feel? Do these challenge your previous notions? Do you have a greater interest in understanding what Islam is truly all about? Do you feel that people justly group people based on their religious beliefs?As always, be open and honest with your thoughts and opinions.
