I've been exploring Islam as a potential spiritual path, but like the Bible, there are things within the religion that I will not accept. I don't believe that God for example (at least my idea of him/it) would dictate for men to have dominion over women, like is characterized in the Qur'an. Unlike Christianity, where I struggle to believe the Gospels which is vital to calling one's self a Christian, I don't have issues with the core message of Islam, but take issue with how women are viewed.
I will never believe that God is punishing women for what happened in Genesis and I don't believe that men should be striking women who "don't obey" as can be found in the Qur'an. It's not taken out of context, it states that as plain as day.
So, why can't we cherry pick what makes logical and spiritual sense? God gave us a brain to think for ourselves not to become drones obedient to verses that sound like they were designed by men. But sadly, there are verses such as male circumcision that I disagree with too. Why is there always abuse of some sort as part of the Abrahamic faiths?
There is so much beauty in Islam but I can't rationalize some of these verses.
What are your thoughts?
I will never believe that God is punishing women for what happened in Genesis and I don't believe that men should be striking women who "don't obey" as can be found in the Qur'an. It's not taken out of context, it states that as plain as day.
So, why can't we cherry pick what makes logical and spiritual sense? God gave us a brain to think for ourselves not to become drones obedient to verses that sound like they were designed by men. But sadly, there are verses such as male circumcision that I disagree with too. Why is there always abuse of some sort as part of the Abrahamic faiths?
There is so much beauty in Islam but I can't rationalize some of these verses.
What are your thoughts?