I do think that the Harris/Affleck exchange pretty muched proved Harris' point. You can't even begin to criticize the beliefs, and behaviours leading from those beliefs, of Islam withiot being shouted down as "racist". The liberal point of view should support an actual discourse regarding any religion. I for one, would like to understand why jihad, martyrdom, paradise, etc. seem to be favoured by the followers of Islam. Perhaps it is right wing misrepresentIon of the religion, but shouldn't it be discussed? Harris will dispute the validity and moral viability of any religion, Islam, Christianity, whatever. All he is saying is that liberals should do the same.
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