Critical Muslim 42
Critical Muslim 42 We are often led to believe that liberty is synonymous with freedom--but is that really so? In this issue of Critical Muslim, we explore who defines the liberty we are told we…
Specifikacia Critical Muslim 42
Critical Muslim 42
We are often led to believe that liberty is synonymous with freedom--but is that really so? In this issue of Critical Muslim, we explore who defines the liberty we are told we enjoy, and how our worldviews impact the ways we assert our liberty. And what does it entail?
How do we establish the public good, and which groups among us are asked to curtail their liberty for collective benefit? How can we achieve a balance between individual liberty and social responsibility? Just what is the connection between freedom of speech, rights of minorities, and state security?
Has the notion of liberty been rendered meaningless? If liberty involves freedom for all to do as they wish, what dangers does it raise for the society as a whole? Should faith communities expect to confine their liberty to the law of the land in which they reside, even if this is contrary to their religious values? Our