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He says, “How do we define what true Islam or true any religion is? Do we interpret the Koran ourselves, proclaim the interpretation to define Islam and then say any idea outside of that isn’t Islamic? No, that’s how those who think scripture is divinely inspired define Islam.”

I’ve been trying to say that for years, to the people who are doing that. Most atheists I say it to say I come across as if I’m apologizing for religious behavior. I usually have to explain and convince them that I am atheist after saying it. The best I can get to is some sort of “yeah but”, like yeah but, I’m talking about the ones who are fundamentalist, and do cause problems, or do interpret the way I say they do. It pretty much lowers my faith in humanity having those conversations.