This blog contains the insights, questions, and reflections of college students from various institutions in Atlanta: currently, the members of the Spring 2014 Introduction to Sacred Texts at Spelman College and, previously, the members of the Fall 2012 Introduction to Sacred Texts class at Emory University.
Wednesday, December 5, 2012
Social Differences/Religious Differences
While reading Ramadan's Islam and the Arab Awakening, one paragraph struck me the most; it addressed the idea that in Muslim countries that Islam is not making its way to the common people. Since the "philosophy of Islam" states that "...humans beings can reach their full stature only through intellectual, spiritual, social and professional education", what is the reason for the alarming nature of states of educations in these Arab and Muslim societies?(Ramadan 114). This educational progression is necessary for a "genuine, tangible process of reform"( Ramadan 114). If Islam has been integrated into the political realm, should not the government be responsible to carrying the message of Islam to its citizens? The knowledge of gained through Islam transcends social barriers; one's social status or wealth should not inhibit access to such knowledge. These social boundaries such as poverty, I believe, have the possibility of leading to radical views of a religion. Some people unfortunate social situation's might led to a "false" interpretation of the a sacred text.However, one questions arises with such an idea? How exactly do we stop people from having such views? While a "universal" education might seem ideal what would be the decided perspective of teaching? Is a universal education necessary for societal progression, if not, is there a solution for differing perspectives to come into agreement? Thoughts?
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