Probing Islam
Those claiming that the Koran, Hadith and biographies of the Prophet Muhammad justify atrocities such as the Woolwich murder should be able to put their case publicly to more moderate Muslims who can, in turn, explain how they interpret the relevant passages and events differently.
Also, non-Muslims should feel free to challenge both sides of the debate by citing sections from the foundational documents of Islam.
Equally importantly, the veracity of Muhammad’s prophethood should be the subject of vigorous debate.
In other words, Islam should be treated like Christianity.
Richard Lucas
Boromyknowe
Colinton