Muslim medical students boycotting lectures on evolution... because it 'clashes with the Koran' (convert, human)
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So was there a Fatwa on Al-Jahiz's head for his herecy?
The idea of fatwas have become a modern misconception. Fatwas have no religious obligation. what a fatwa is supposed to be is an opinion by any person on issues regarding interpretations of Belief. An opinion and nothing more.
The ayatoullahs of Iran have placed themselves in a position of authority and claim their fatwas are commandments. To understand this one must think in terms of the Twelver cult and what they believe. In Islam we are not to follow any religious leaders based on what they say. It is always our responsibility to verify all things. The Twelvers believe the Ayatoullah is the Mehdi and has been alive since the time of Muhammad and has only now made his presence known he just changes his physical appearance, but doesn't die. they believe the ayatoullah speaks directly from god and his words are commandments that must be followed. This is not Islam in any form, it is a teaching of the twelvers, very deviant cultists that are calling themselves Muslim.
Ehh no, I don't need to think about it more, Bubba.
Perhaps you do though..
Not to be rude, but I understood his joke. It is you who are asking what it means...
I already 'repped' him for it the other day....Bubba.
It should be fairly obvious....unlike your childish reply to my post which I never intended as antagonistic or childish. I guess if you don't want to give other people's posts any thought, that's your business - just don't expect others to do your work for you or get pissy with those who suggest furthe investigation.
Originally Posted by Theophane How relevant is evolution to medical science, anyway?
It is vital....
Like all biological systems, both disease-causing organisms and their victims evolve. Understanding evolution can make a big difference in how we treat disease....Studying the evolution of drug resistance can help us slow it. Learning about the evolutionary origins of diseases may provide clues about how to treat them. And considering the basic processes of evolution can help us understand the roots of genetic diseases.
Like all biological systems, both disease-causing organisms and their victims evolve. Understanding evolution can make a big difference in how we treat disease....Studying the evolution of drug resistance can help us slow it. Learning about the evolutionary origins of diseases may provide clues about how to treat them. And considering the basic processes of evolution can help us understand the roots of genetic diseases.
While it could be a much needed criteria for one going into medical research or pathology. Most GP's are organic body repairmen. They need not know the origin of a disorder, they need to know how to identify and treat it. It makes no difference if the body was the result of Creation, divine Intervention, evolution, or a biology experiment gone wild.
An automobile mechanic need not know if the automobile was invented by Dusseldorf, Benz, or any other contender. He just needs to know he is fixing a car and needs to know how to figure out what is wrong with it.
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