tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9082470.post4489021512033139673..comments2024-03-28T22:51:28.222+05:30Comments on The Middle Stage: On Ayaan Hirsi Ali's InfidelChandrahashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07483080477755487202noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9082470.post-70665582038500524112012-03-13T10:01:16.611+05:302012-03-13T10:01:16.611+05:30Infidel is a book that focuses on not hatred or sp...Infidel is a book that focuses on not hatred or spite, but rather the differences that exist and the need for citizens of the world to recognize the role of Islam in modern culture. No other book has ever dared to cross the extremes of the political and religious realms . Ayaan Hirsi Ali defiantly challenges the traditions of Islam and their beliefs towards Western culture. She exposes the harsh realities of female mutilation and numerous other discriminations that preside within the Muslim community. Infidel brought the reader into a world of alienation, civil war, and family values. Ayaan Hirsi Ali manages to survive the death and violence that constantly traps her in Africa through an arranged marriage of which she flees from and seeks refuge in Holland.Portugalhttp://dream8doit.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9082470.post-76479848707197701562008-05-17T23:51:00.000+05:302008-05-17T23:51:00.000+05:30Throughout the ages all women have been stigmatize...Throughout the ages all women have been stigmatized by other women as well as men. It takes a very secure person to review another persons'sex, religion, creed, lifestyle, hurts and pain and title without biased judgement.<BR/>God said we are All created in His Image and Likeness and we are to Act as such Created Agents.<BR/>There is too much smut and anguish (Sin)in this World today.<BR/>It only takes one changed person to help another person who is looking for change and a better life and lifestyle. Look at Christ and how He was chastised for being so radical in His time.<BR/>When we step out for what we believe to be true, we open ourselves up for critisicim.<BR/>Life is Just Not Fair!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9082470.post-80771013481562429512007-06-08T21:01:00.000+05:302007-06-08T21:01:00.000+05:30Thanks for the straight forward review on Ali's bo...Thanks for the straight forward review on Ali's book, I will get a copy. I've seen and heard this woman a few times on various television shows, and find her captivating in her intellect. I suspect I differ from those that feel we must be "experts" in all/most aspects of Islam in order to develop our own opinions about the religion, in general. As well, I feel those that simply play the "you're just generalizing" game, tend to, simply, fool themsleves. One can imagine just how completely impossible it would be to get through a day (perhaps, even a few minutes of a day) without constant generalizations about all that goes on within and around us. Blow up enough people, cut off enough heads, cry "foul" enough times, and one (or a group) is likely to find/make all kinds of enemies.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9082470.post-26276420900025440042007-03-12T20:47:00.000+05:302007-03-12T20:47:00.000+05:30The repression against women is not limited to Isl...The repression against women is not limited to Islam - most religions especially those interpreted at a fundamentalist level are repressive generally and in particular towards women. <BR/><BR/>Taslima Nasrin's view on this:<BR/><BR/>'Humankind is facing an uncertain future. The probability of new kinds of rivalry and conflict looms large. In particular, the conflict is between two different ideas, secularism and fundamentalism. I don't agree with those who think the conflict is between two religions, namely Christianity and Islam, or Judaism and Islam. After all there are fundamentalists in every religious community. I don't agree with those people who think that the crusades of the Middle Ages are going to be repeated soon. Nor do I think that this is a conflict between the East and the West. To me, this conflict is basically between modern, rational, logical thinking and irrational, blind faith. To me, this is a conflict between modernity and anti-modernism. While some strive to go forward, others strive to go backward. It is a conflict between the future and the past, between innovation and tradition, between those who value freedom and those who do not.' - <A HREF="http://taslimanasrin.com/index2.html" REL="nofollow">From her personal pages</A>.Rezwanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02737317666101718664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9082470.post-32140506067245020122007-03-12T20:24:00.000+05:302007-03-12T20:24:00.000+05:30For several days I have been debating wondering [t...For several days I have been debating wondering [trying to divine from various reviews]If Ms.Ali's story is nuanced enough to be an interesting read.<BR/>Thanks to your review, finally, now I know.<BR/>Seems it is..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9082470.post-83409444268328225502007-03-10T13:31:00.000+05:302007-03-10T13:31:00.000+05:30I liked your review and just placed order for the ...I liked your review and just placed order for the book. It was a thought provoking review.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9082470.post-56677279791159814392007-03-10T12:11:00.000+05:302007-03-10T12:11:00.000+05:30The debate at signandsight (which I have been foll...The debate at signandsight (which I have been following for a few weeks now) is really quite interesting. Hirsi Ali makes me very uncomfortable though. She does raise important questions no doubt but I just find her entire approach not just a bit offensive but also eventually pointless. She comes up with such blanket generalisations that you really cant take away much of any use. <BR/>Plus she has a very biased and unidimensional take on Islamic history that is disappointing to say the least.Szerelemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17911190230851186924noreply@blogger.com