btw, @Jimmer , you can save time by bringing the verse you are referring to for discussion. that way you don't get into a bind explaining words you throw out randomly. Words have meanings and when it comes to Islam, it has solid argument for everything it teaches. Nobody won before against it who was intellectually honest. That doesn't mean people who disagreed with something Islamic accepted Islam. But the point remains that when it comes to Islam defending positions it takes on issues of justice, honesty, integrity, modesty, war and peace, generosity, laws etc, It can defend itself pretty good. Islam also has the best argument for God to exist.
Just bring the verse you are referencing and let us bring views and interpretations from Islamic sources. Let us see what trusted Muslims say first. Then argue against their position. That is fair I think and saves time.
Just bring the verse you are referencing and let us bring views and interpretations from Islamic sources. Let us see what trusted Muslims say first. Then argue against their position. That is fair I think and saves time.