It is up to God to reveal a religion, but up to us to understand and realise it.
Human beings can remain spiritual and religious while enjoying the benefits of rational administration of their affairs.
A realistic view of humanity will stop the proliferation of impossible injunctions.
It is impossible to advance new theories... when you are under the influence of a particular view, or under the pressure of a particular dogma.
After the 9/11 incidents, Islam has become a big question mark among westerners, especially Americans. The mass media constantly raise the issue of relationship between Islam and terrorism.
We no longer claim that a genuinely religious government can be democratic, but that it cannot be otherwise.
Religion forbids us from assuming a God-like character. This is especially true in politics and government, where limiting the power of the state, division of powers, and the doctrine of checks and balances are established in order to prevent accumulation of power that might lead to such Godly claims.
