

Can Muslims Survive the Liberal Inquisition? with Imam Tom Facchine
20 snips Jun 23, 2023
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Refusing Pronouns at College
- Imam Tom recounts refusing to give pronouns in a liberal college setting as a form of principled resistance.
- He was prepared to face confrontation yet no one challenged his refusal, illustrating silent tension.
Autonomy Versus Submission Clash
- Liberalism centers on individual autonomy, contrasting fundamentally with Islam's emphasis on submission.
- This autonomy versus submission clash explains many tensions Muslims face in liberal states.
Liberal Neutrality is Illusory
- Liberalism's assumed neutrality is an illusion shaped by secular, materialist definitions of humanity.
- These definitions exclude religious metaphysics that profoundly affect notions of rights and the good life.