Salman Rushdie on multicultural relativism.

From 92nd Street Y interview.
More about multicultural relativism from about 2:50

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[mossfitz]

@TheTollundWoman Islam was positive for a century or two as violently bringing order to a part of the world where utter barbarism reigned during the dark ages after the collapse of the Roman Empire. It´s violent roots, however, soon came back to haunt it and kill off forever (FROM WITHIN) the burgeoning enlightenment emerging from civil society in such centres of learning as Baghdad and Adalusia - thus proving that the basic teaching itself is inimical to human development and intelligence.

[thisismymoniker]

@Stipoon

Nihilist Islam has history of burning itself out, because as violence escalates they become enemies to everyone, muslims included. This happened in algeria and egypt already, before the Egyptian Islamists made their way to Afganistan - & met Osama.

The bigger threat is mainstream fundamentalism which uses intimidation, silencing tactics & propoganda, in order to maximise the construction of Islamic states. Embittered immigrants creativing civil unrest will be the immediate problem.

[tigerhop]

If all cultures are equal, then there is no right and wrong. If there is no right or wrong, there is no good or evil. Without any distinction, there is no reason to have self-restraint. Without self-restraint, a society crumbles.

[shanawazali]

@runswithscissorsalot his argument is relativism, which is preposterous if you believe in a god who created us, therefore you believe god is stupid as there is no structured truth just perception in regards to culture. However islam is not a culture, there is no supreme race or social norms will follow, islam came to break all races and follow the devine law of god, we believe is absolutism and this is logical if there is one god.He is a confused dog and will die confused,islam is the only truth

[shanawazali]

@runswithscissorsalot you continue to miss the point, when u attack the most influential figure in human history(Muhammed peace be upon him), without any facts you are making 1.6billion people very very upset. This dog needs to face the consequences of his actions. He's an indian he could have easily spoke to a muslim and gained some knowledge before writing a book of lies saying the quran is from the devil.

[runswithscissorsalot]

@shanawazali You continue to validate his argument. I suggest you stop now.

[richardellipsis]

warning - Islamic flamers below, quoting the Kooran (sic) and not being very peaceful at all. Get your house in order Muslim peoples, its people like this who let down your religion.

[shanawazali]

@runswithscissorsalot if he swore at my mother or sister, that doesnt deserve death, however whoever writes false information attacking the truth(islam)is a lowlife dog that needs to be put down. His book is an attack on all muslims 1.6bliion people around the world , does he think we are going to greet him with hugs and kisses.

[runswithscissorsalot]

@shanawazali you just validated his whole argument.

[shanawazali]

cant wait to see his head on a stake ameen.

[cashox3]

@deah99 when you got a point, seems like you tend to hammer it home. Other people are also a source of education, maybe you should consider that in YOUR educational endeavour. but thanks for your encouragement. hopefully it was genuine even though somewhat glazed in a thin layer of sarcasm perhaps :P

[deah99]

@cashox3 What can I say, more than that my genuine and heart-felt encouragement for your continued education and the potential for the utilization of the vast possibilities for modern-day research via various channels was only generated by your sincere and unpretentious enquiry as to the relative nature of various religions.