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What does it mean?
Shaw claims Islam is excellent in theory but failed by its adherents.
In plain terms
The religion is good but the people following it are not.
What can you take from it?
Followers define a religion's impact.

Where it applies

  • discussing religions
  • evaluating communities

Putting it to work

  • judge by actions
  • critique adherence

Questions to consider

  • Who defines a faith?
  • Is the system or people worse?

Another view

It generalizes all followers negatively.

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